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Beauty Therapy - Level 3 Full time (FBEA)

Barnsley College

Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 2AX

Other Regulated/Accredited Qualification
Level 3
Health, Public Services and Care

Available start dates

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026
Barnsley College
2 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

Develop your practical beauty therapy skills including face and body electrotherapy and body massage. You'll learn advanced treatments and can offer bespoke services like body massage, classic lashes, and facial and body electricals. You can work in salons, spas, or start your own business. With skills like body treatments, facial electrics, and stone therapy, you'll always be in demand and have a variety-filled career!

Course Details

This qualification provides you with a wide range of skills to meet industry needs, making you employable.

  • Body massage
  • Facial electrical
  • Body electrical
  • Stone therapy
  • Classic lashes
  • Microdermabrasion
  • Health and safety
  • Client care
  • Working with others

How will it be delivered and assessed?

There will be continuous assessment of practical and theory work. Assessment of theory work will be in the form of written tests which are collated along with evidence of practical and oral assessments in a portfolio.

Entry requirements

  • Successful completion of a Level 2 Beauty Diploma (or equivalent).
  • Submit a completed work placement proposal form (provided at interview).
  • Provide contact details for five potential clients.
  • GCSE grade 4 English Language and Maths is desirable.

Equipment required

You will required to purchase an essential kit, uniform, shoes and text books before starting the course which are ordered using the order forms which will be provided at the interview

Your next steps...

On completion of the programme, you may wish to progress to further study on one of our Level 3 Beauty Therapy qualifications in a different route e.g. nail services.

Additional information


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