Beauty Therapy City & Guilds Level 3 VRQ Diploma
at Activate Learning, Oxford · other provider
What the college says
Do you want to start your own beauty business or work in an exclusive salon or spa? Beauty therapists are specialists in discussing and understanding client requirements, analysing, and advising on skincare and beauty regimes, giving treatments, and applying cosmetics. Every year, we successfully train many students in becoming fully-qualified beauty therapists. By choosing a career in this industry, you will have the opportunity to combine creativity with customer care; helping people to look and feel great! On this Level 3 course you will be supported by expert beauty tutors in gaining professional, hands-on training experience with real clients. You will also develop confidence and customer service skills within an industry-standard salon. We will help you develop the skills you need to work in the beauty therapy industry, including: Client care and communication skills, Working as part of a team, Maintaining health and safety and carrying out risk assessments, Promoting products, Maintaining professional standards, Time management, . Upon successful completion, you will be in a position to start work or progress to further studies.. For further information please visit the Actiate Learning Website at https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk
What you need to get on
You need to have a level 2 Beauty Therapy Diploma and four or more GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English. Working towards Grade 4 in maths.. For further information please visit the Actiate Learning Website at https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk
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
Reading College
Kings Road, Reading, RG1 4HJ
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Reading
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