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Level 3 NVQ Beauty Therapy Diploma
Perfect your massage skills from deep tissue to aromatherapy and Indian Head massage


What will the course involve?
- Client consultation and care
- Health and Safety practice in the salon
- Provide body massage
- Massage using aromatherapy oils
- Stone therapy massage
- Indian Head massage
- False tanning services
- Promotion of products and services
Entry requirements
- Level 2 Beauty Therapy
- A keen interest in hairdressing and want to work with people.
- You must meet deadlines and be committed to your course.
- GCSE maths and English grade 4+/C grade is preferred. If you do not hold a grade 4 or C in English and/or maths you will be required to study Functional Skills as part of the course.
- You will attend a work experience placement; you will take part in enrichment activities including competitions and additional courses.
Equipment
You will need a kit and uniform which we will explain at interview.
Assessment
- Practical assessment on clients and online tests.
- You will complete some assignments and may need to sit online exams for Functional Skills.
General comments
You must have professional values and behaviours and have excellent attendance.
What will the course lead to?
You may develop your skills more with an Apprenticeship or you could study barbering or hairdressing. Another option is to work in a health spa, on cruise liners or further qualifications could lead to teaching/assessing and onto a degree or self-employment.
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Beauty Therapy Case Study
Maxine Smart
Studied Level 2 Beauty Therapy including nails at The Academy. She studied a range of courses and now has her own business in Scarborough. Nails is her specialism, she does amazing personal designs and detailed nail art. Maxine enjoyed her time at The Academy, she feels the courses gave her the skills to be successful. It takes time and practice but she absolutely loves her job and taking care of all her clients.
