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Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy

at North Hertfordshire College, Stevenage · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma36 weeksFull time

What the college says

Our hair, beauty and holistic therapy courses include lots of opportunities for you to get hands-on experience of the world of work, including:work experience with businesses including Champney?s, Bannatyne Spa Fairfield, Aqua-Sana, Center Parcs, Wella and local theatre companiesthe opportunity to help run Hart Salon, working with paying customersvisits to businesses and major events such as Salon International, Pro Hair Live, Baber UK, Victoria & Albert Museum and Professional Beauty Showworkshops including Dermalogica and Wella London, tanning, advanced waxing and stone therapyYou will access inspirational teaching sessions to help you develop exceptional practical skills within the industry. You will develop your managerial skills through supervising in a working salon environment and update your knowledge to comply with the latest industry standards for workplace practices.You will carry out specialised electrical facials, body treatments using electrical technology to assist slimming, firming and body conditioning programmes, manual and mechanical massage techniques for the face, body and scalp, and permanent hair removal techniques using electrical epilation methods.You will complete extensive work experience and access invaluable employment opportunities allowing you to get a real insight into the industry

What you need to get on

Level 2 diploma in beauty therapyThree GCSEs grade C or above in academic subjects, including EnglishA successful interview; demonstrating interest, enthusiasm and committmentThe ability to undertake research and work independently.

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

  • Hitchin Centre

    Cambridge Road, HITCHIN, SG4 0JD

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · HITCHIN

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