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Beauty - Spa Therapy

at North Kent College, Dartford · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma1 yearFull time

What the college says

The VRQ Level 3 Diploma in Beauty and Spa Therapy aims to provide you with a range of essential technical and practical skills and knowledge, which will equip you to seek employment or further training within the Beauty and Spa Industry. As part of your continued training, you will spend a minimum of 3 sessions a week in our well equipped beauty salons which includes one late night until 8.30pm. You will be taught by experienced vocational lecturers who have worked, or are currently working, in the Beauty Therapy Industry and they therefore have a wide and current experience of the industries needs and trends. Students are expected to dedicate time for home study to develop and deepen the core underpinning knowledge, promoting long term memory. You will study the following content: Working with colleagues within the beauty related industries Monitor and maintain health and safety practice in the salon Client care and communication in beauty related industries Promote and sell products and services to clients Provide body massage Provide massage using pre-blended aromatherapy oils Monitor and maintain spa area Provide spa treatments Provide facial electrotherapy treatments Provide body electrotherapy treatments Your initial training is carried out on peers within your group, performing and receiving beauty services before participating in a commercial salon on paying clients to create a realistic working environment. You will be expected to behave in a highly professional mann

What you need to get on

The provider has not listed entry requirements. Ask them directly, and ask what happens if your grades come out lower than expected.

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • North Kent College (Dartford)

    Oakfield Lane, Dartford, DA1 2JT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Dartford

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