VTCT Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy

Further Details
Course Code
LP00134
Location
Yale
Duration
Full Time, This is a 1 year full-time course.
3 days a week in college, 9 am till 4.30
Learners will need to attend evenings- dates will be given out.
Timetables will be shared with the students in Induction.

Department
Beauty, Spa & Complementary Therapies
Start Date
04 Sep 2025
End Date
19 Jun 2026

Course Overview

Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy at Yale offers you the opportunity to specialise in your chosen career route of General Beauty or Spa.

An example of some of the units that you will study consist of:

Anatomy and physiology
Body massage
Indian Head massage
Hot stone massage
Facial Electrical Treatments
Awareness of Skin Cancer for non-healthcare Professionals


(Please note these units are subject to change)

Learners will be completing regular work experience sessions in our state-of-the-art Beauty salon and Spa whilst studying their qualifications. Developing Employability skills is a fundamental aspect of this course

There is a strong expectation that students should study independently between the timetabled sessions.

In addition to the Level 3 Beauty Therapy qualification, the learning area programme consists of the following compulsory elements to the course:

● Essential Skills Wales training and assessments
● Development of Welsh language skills
● Development of Literacy and Numeracy skills
● All learners must complete a Work Placement

Please note that your timetable will include some evening sessions. Dates will be provided by your tutor on Induction.
Successful completion of Level 2 Beauty Therapy learning area program and a pass or above in Essential Skills/ GCSE qualifications

At Coleg Cambria we would encourage you to do the very best that you can in your exams. The better your grades the more options you will have, and may result in you gaining entry onto a higher level course


Coursework is by continuous assessment
Multiple choice exams
Practical assessment

Progression routes for learners could be:
L3 Theatrical and Special Effects
Employment – Spas, Clinics, Cruise ships , self employed and many more

Some courses may require kit/uniform to be purchased. Please see attached kit list for further information.
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Kit List

Ready to begin your journey?

Our Open Days

Our Open Days are your chance to explore the College and find out about the range of courses we offer.

Bersham Road – Wheels Event
21/06/2025

10:00

Join us at Coleg Cambria site Bersham Road on Saturday 21st June

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