Level 3 Diploma in Complementary Therapies

Further Details
Course Code
LP01560
Location
Yale
Duration
Full Time, This is a 1 year full time course running from September to June

3 to 4 days a week in college 9 am till 4.30
Department
Beauty, Spa & Complementary Therapies
Start Date
04 Sep 2025
End Date
19 Jun 2026
Course Overview
Level 3 Diploma in Complementary Therapy will prepare you for a career as a therapist. The units contained in this qualification cover all the skills and knowledge required for this role. Some examples include:

● Body massage
● Aromatherapy
● Reflexology

Throughout this qualification you will develop your knowledge and understanding of relevant Anatomy and Physiology, Health and Safety and Client care. You will develop a range of technical skills enabling you to provide a variety of advanced treatments.

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 Diploma in Complementary 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
● 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.

Please note that a kit and uniform are required to be able to study this course.
Course work is by continuous assessment

There is an expectation to complete course work and practice techniques in your own time.
Successful completion of Level 2 Beauty Therapy learning area programme.

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
Progression routes for learners will be to HE or to work within the Spa and Beauty Therapy sector.

Learners wishing to progress to HE will require sufficient UCAS points for postgraduate study.

Career opportunities are available through employment in Spas, Clinics, Cruise liners, Hotels and Salons.
Some courses may require kit lists to be purchased. Please see attached kit list for further information.
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