Beauty Therapy

Level 3

Cheltenham Gloucester

Course Overview

Full Time
Certificate

Ideal if: You love beauty therapy and want to learn more about holistic natural therapies and current industry trends.

You’ll learn: massage using pre blend aromatherapy oils, hot stone therapy, single eyelash extension treatments and more

Expect: To practise on clients replicating industry standards

You’ll love: Master classes delivered by industry experts

The Level 3 Beauty Therapy with Massage is an ideal programme to undertake if you wish to pursue a career as a beauty therapist and want to expand on your skillset.

Subjects covered in this qualification include:

Provide body massage
Provide single eyelash extension treatments (Glos campus only)
Apply micro-dermabrasion (Cheltenham campus only)
Carry out massage using pre blended aromatherapy oils
Provide stone therapy massage
Indian head massage
Promote and sell products and services to clients
Monitor and maintain health and safety in the salon

This course focuses on the skills that you need to deliver beneficial therapies to future clients. Additional enrichment sessions will take place on current trends such as bamboo massage and pregnancy massage

There are both practical and theory elements of the course, this includes the opportunity to work in our own salon where you will practice your skills on your peers and clients.

Graduations at all of our Gloucestershire College campuses, offers learners the chance to train in facilities which are industry standard and will enable you to develop your skills in client consultation, customer service and current treatment techniques. This will support your confidence to give pre and after treatment/service advice using a variety of professional ranges.

Throughout your training programme you will be required to carry out treatments on your peers to develop your skills and take paying clients to gain the widest possible range of experiences and employability skills.

How will I be assessed?

Assessments which are undertaken on paying clients
A Portfolio of Evidence/Service Log to demonstrate progress
written assignments, tests and projects

As in a professional salon, students will be expected to give our clients the highest possible customer care and portray a professional image; you'll be required to wear a salon uniform whilst in the salons.

There are supplementary costs for material, books, course trips and visits. Financial assistance may be available. Please enquire at Student Services.

Applicants will need to demonstrate good interpersonal skills, enthusiasm, commitment and an ability to communicate effectively.

Typical Entry Criteria
- A full level 2 qualification in the relevant subject must be completed
  - Any relevant Level 2 qualification must be translatable to the current qualification structure delivered and verified by the College
Gloucestershire College welcome any other/combinations of relevant qualifications that are comparable and/or equivalent to the typical course entry requirements.
Applicants that do not have recognised qualifications may still meet course entry requirements through alternative methods of assessment at the College’s discretion.
All queries regarding course entry criteria including the equivalency of qualifications and exceptional extenuating circumstances should be directed by email to the Admissions Department through applications@gloscol.ac.uk.
This 1 year course will provide you with openings to take employment as a beauty therapist or you wish to progress on to higher education studying beauty and spa management.

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If you want to work in a vibrant, ever-changing industry, a career in hairdressing, beauty and spas could be the right choice for you.

Employment prospects in this industry are diverse and exciting, with opportunities to work in high street salons, hotels and spas, or perhaps on cruise ships travelling the world. You may even like to set up your own business.

As a student, you’ll have the chance to use industry-standard facilities in our on-site salons at the Cheltenham, Gloucester and Forest of Dean campuses.

Throughout your training programme you will carry out treatments for your peers as well as for paying clients, giving you the chance to develop your skills and gain the widest possible range of experiences.

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Student Stories

My aunty owns her own spa and really sparked my interest in the beauty industry. My dream is to become a Beauty Therapist and my course has taught me all of the skills needed, as well as how to be professional and confident. If you want to study a hands-on course, I would definitely recommend GC for its wide range of courses and facilities."

Georgina Wilson

Level 2 – Beauty Therapy – Cheltenham Campus

I was originally doing A Levels and was going to work in engineering! Doing hair has always been something I enjoyed. College is very different to school. I like how everyone respects each other, and it’s friendly here. I went in not knowing anyone and they’re now my closest friends. At first I wasn’t very confident but the more I did it the easier it got. When I started talking to our clients more, I felt way more comfortable asking for help. 100% I’m more confident now!

Kasey Tyler

Level 2 - Hairdressing - Forest of Dean Campus

I chose my course because I really enjoy hairdressing – I like styling people’s hair and making them feel happy after I’ve finished with their look. I like learning new things, learning different colours and how to do different cuts. I find the processes really interesting. I work at a salon currently and would like to stay on there. Getting that experience of a salon, seeing how stylists do different things in different ways is really good to see.

Cornelia Smith

Level 3 - Hairdressing - Cheltenham

I like doing colour because it’s more creative and you can do a lot more with it. It's really satisfying with the before and after photos. Finding clients but it is a really good way to learn and do the assessments. My lecturers are really good, they’re always there to help. I wasn’t very confident with cuts but the more practice I’ve had, the more confident I felt doing haircuts. It’s really lovely getting the client feedback afterwards.

Lucie Scammell

Level 3 - Hairdressing - Cheltenham Campus

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