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Beauty Therapy: Level 3 Diploma

Course Summary

This full-time Beauty Therapy course is for those who want to become qualified Beauty Therapists. The main part of your programme consists of underpinning knowledge and understanding alongside the development of practical skills within a salon environment treating paying clients.

Level 2 Diploma in Beauty (either Technical or Merits at VRQ or equivalent) plus English and a satisfactory reference from your tutor. You will also be interviewed in the spring term by a member of the Beauty Team.

With a Level 3 course you will be able to seek employment as a Beauty Therapist in a variety of settings such as a beauty salon, health and leisure centre, hotel or a cruise liner. You will also be able to progress to more advanced courses or training.

  • Level 4 Diploma in Advanced Skincare
  • Level 4 Diploma in Spa and Salon Management
  • Level 4 Certificate in Laser and Light Treatment for Skin Rejuvenation
  • Level 4 Certificate in Laser and Light Treatment for Hair Removal
  • Level 4 Certificate in Radio Frequency
  • Level 4 Certificate in Skin Needling
  • Level 4 Certificate in Ultrasound
  • Level 5 Certificate in Advanced Blemish Removal
  • Level 5 Certificate in Laser Tattoo Removal

There are opportunities for beauty specialists to find employment in a variety of areas:

  1. Beauty Salons
  2. Hotels
  3. Health Clubs
  4. Spas
  5. Cruise Liners
  6. Skin Clinic or Aesthetic practice

Fees for 2023/2024: £3,295

Free for 16-18

Please note:

  • Fees are for 2023/24 and relate to home students
  • Students aged 16 to 18, or those aged 16 to 24 who have a valid EHCP, and are studying Further Education courses are not charged course fees.
  • For more information about financial support, please click here.

Students who are new to Nescot will also have to purchase a kit and uniform, approximately £107. Kit fees are approx. £50 for students who already have a Nescot uniform.

The main aim of the VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Beauty Therapy is to enable learners to gain the necessary practical skills and knowledge in order to provide beauty therapy treatments to the general public and to gain employment in the spa and beauty industry. The qualification is suitable for learners aged 16 and over and is designed to provide occupational competence at level 3. It also provides a sound platform into further learning at levels 4 and 5.

The units are as follows:

  • Provide body massage
  • Provide massage using pre-blended aromatherapy oils
  • Provide spa treatments
  • Provide body and facial electrotherapy treatments
  • Apply stone therapy massage
  • Apply microdermabrasion
  • Monitor and maintain health and safety practice in the salon
  • Client care and communication in beauty-related industries
  • Working in the beauty related industries

This course also requires you to carry out external work experience which is undertaken on days/times when you do not have timetabled classes. You are encouraged to source your own placement with support from the WEX Team and your course tutor.

Disclaimer:

This Nescot College website describes the facilities and courses which the College intends to offer during the academic year commencing Autumn 2024. The web pages are prepared in advance of the academic year to which they relate and every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in these pages is helpful, fair and accurate at the time of printing. However, this information is subject to change over time.

Nescot will take reasonable steps to provide the courses and services as described, however, the College cannot guarantee the provision of any course or facility. Some circumstances, such as staff changes, resource limitations and other factors over which the College has no control, such as industrial action or a change in the law or the level of demand for a particular programme or module (please note that this list is non-exhaustive), may result in the College having to withdraw or change aspects of the programmes, modules and/or student services detailed on the website. This could include, but not necessarily be limited to, programme/module content, staffing, the location where the programme/module is taught or the manner of teaching delivery, and the facilities provided to deliver or support the programme. Where circumstances demand an unavoidable change or where it is necessary for the College to discontinue a programme of study, Nescot will take all reasonable steps to minimise the effect and all proposed changes will be notified to potential applicants who have registered an interest in the relevant programme at the earliest possible opportunity as well as being reflected on the College’s website. In addition, any changes between the website and the proposed course and services will be notified to applicants at the time of making an offer.

All prices quoted may be subject to change and you will be notified of any such change when any offer of a place is made to you by Nescot.

Should you become a student of the College, this notice shall be a term of any contract between you and Nescot. Any offer of a place at the College shall be subject to the student enrolment conditions and the College’s rules and regulations as amended from time to time. A copy of the Nescot’s current terms and conditions can be obtained in writing from Nescot, Quality Office, Reigate Road, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 3DS.

Last updated - 13/10/2023

Overview

  • Course Code:

    N4357

  • Study type:

    Full Time

  • Award:

    ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Beauty Therapy

  • Awarded by:

    ITEC

  • Course length:

    One year

  • Start date:

    September 2024
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  • Course Code:

    N4357

  • Study type:

    Full Time

  • Award:

    ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Beauty Therapy

  • Awarded by:

    ITEC

  • Course length:

    One year

  • Start date:

    September 2024

Level 2 Diploma in Beauty (either Technical or Merits at VRQ or equivalent) plus English and a satisfactory reference from your tutor. You will also be interviewed in the spring term by a member of the Beauty Team.

With a Level 3 course you will be able to seek employment as a Beauty Therapist in a variety of settings such as a beauty salon, health and leisure centre, hotel or a cruise liner. You will also be able to progress to more advanced courses or training.

  • Level 4 Diploma in Advanced Skincare
  • Level 4 Diploma in Spa and Salon Management
  • Level 4 Certificate in Laser and Light Treatment for Skin Rejuvenation
  • Level 4 Certificate in Laser and Light Treatment for Hair Removal
  • Level 4 Certificate in Radio Frequency
  • Level 4 Certificate in Skin Needling
  • Level 4 Certificate in Ultrasound
  • Level 5 Certificate in Advanced Blemish Removal
  • Level 5 Certificate in Laser Tattoo Removal

There are opportunities for beauty specialists to find employment in a variety of areas:

  1. Beauty Salons
  2. Hotels
  3. Health Clubs
  4. Spas
  5. Cruise Liners
  6. Skin Clinic or Aesthetic practice

Fees for 2023/2024: £3,295

Free for 16-18

Please note:

  • Fees are for 2023/24 and relate to home students
  • Students aged 16 to 18, or those aged 16 to 24 who have a valid EHCP, and are studying Further Education courses are not charged course fees.
  • For more information about financial support, please click here.

Students who are new to Nescot will also have to purchase a kit and uniform, approximately £107. Kit fees are approx. £50 for students who already have a Nescot uniform.

The main aim of the VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Beauty Therapy is to enable learners to gain the necessary practical skills and knowledge in order to provide beauty therapy treatments to the general public and to gain employment in the spa and beauty industry. The qualification is suitable for learners aged 16 and over and is designed to provide occupational competence at level 3. It also provides a sound platform into further learning at levels 4 and 5.

The units are as follows:

  • Provide body massage
  • Provide massage using pre-blended aromatherapy oils
  • Provide spa treatments
  • Provide body and facial electrotherapy treatments
  • Apply stone therapy massage
  • Apply microdermabrasion
  • Monitor and maintain health and safety practice in the salon
  • Client care and communication in beauty-related industries
  • Working in the beauty related industries

This course also requires you to carry out external work experience which is undertaken on days/times when you do not have timetabled classes. You are encouraged to source your own placement with support from the WEX Team and your course tutor.

Disclaimer:

This Nescot College website describes the facilities and courses which the College intends to offer during the academic year commencing Autumn 2024. The web pages are prepared in advance of the academic year to which they relate and every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in these pages is helpful, fair and accurate at the time of printing. However, this information is subject to change over time.

Nescot will take reasonable steps to provide the courses and services as described, however, the College cannot guarantee the provision of any course or facility. Some circumstances, such as staff changes, resource limitations and other factors over which the College has no control, such as industrial action or a change in the law or the level of demand for a particular programme or module (please note that this list is non-exhaustive), may result in the College having to withdraw or change aspects of the programmes, modules and/or student services detailed on the website. This could include, but not necessarily be limited to, programme/module content, staffing, the location where the programme/module is taught or the manner of teaching delivery, and the facilities provided to deliver or support the programme. Where circumstances demand an unavoidable change or where it is necessary for the College to discontinue a programme of study, Nescot will take all reasonable steps to minimise the effect and all proposed changes will be notified to potential applicants who have registered an interest in the relevant programme at the earliest possible opportunity as well as being reflected on the College’s website. In addition, any changes between the website and the proposed course and services will be notified to applicants at the time of making an offer.

All prices quoted may be subject to change and you will be notified of any such change when any offer of a place is made to you by Nescot.

Should you become a student of the College, this notice shall be a term of any contract between you and Nescot. Any offer of a place at the College shall be subject to the student enrolment conditions and the College’s rules and regulations as amended from time to time. A copy of the Nescot’s current terms and conditions can be obtained in writing from Nescot, Quality Office, Reigate Road, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 3DS.

Last updated - 13/10/2023

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