Dip Beauty Therapy Treatments L3
at MidKent College, Gillingham · college
What the college says
The VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Treatments is a substantial vocational qualification that will prepare you for a career as a beauty therapist. This qualification includes all the required elements to work effectively as a beauty therapist including: providing body massage, face and body electrotherapy, health and safety and client care. Individual permanent lashes, self tanning, nail enhancements. The structure of this qualification provides you with the opportunity to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills required for a career as a beauty therapist. You will learn through theory and practical sessions and you will undertake written and practical exams. Working on external clientele to complete your practical assessments. On successful completion of the programme you will gain a Level 3 VTCT Diploma in Beauty Therapy. We expect all students to wear a uniform. Our uniform is a tunic and trousers with closed in black shoes. This is a mandatory requirement and tunics can be obtained from a designated supplier. A list of the kit required for your practical lessons will be given on enrolment which can also be sourced from a designated supplier. As a beauty student you are unable to wear false lashes or nails. All MidKent College students will continue studying English and maths until they are 19, or until they have achieved a Grade C/4. Your study programme will incorporate a work placement of up to 200 hours in a role relevant to your study. All students will
What you need to get on
Full level 2 beauty therapy qualification.
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
Maidstone Campus
Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, ME16 8AQ
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Medway Road, Gillingham, ME7 1FN
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Start dates
- 7 September 2026 · Maidstone
- 7 September 2026 · Gillingham
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