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Professional Beauty Therapy - Level 3 Technical Diploma

at Riverside College Halton, Widnes · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma1 yearFull time

What the college says

Aimed at school leavers. This is a natural progression route for students who have already completed the Level 2 beauty therapy qualification. On the course you will organise events and learn how to sell products and services. The units studied include advanced treatments such as; facial and body electrical treatments, microdermabrasion, body massage and stone therapy massage. You will also complete a work placement to improve your employability skills. Why choose this course? 100percent success rates 100percent of our students gain employment within the industry Access to specialist industry workshops including microdermabrasion and spa body wraps Excellent employment opportunities with major beauty manufacturers One of the top ten Colleges in the country to reach the UK World Skills finals On this course you will study advanced level treatments including body and spa massage, hot stone therapies, Facial electrotherapy treatments, Body electrotherapy treatments, Microdermabrasion and Anatomy & Physiology As part of this course, you will be also required to work on English and Maths and complete an industry placement, as this will increase your job opportunities or progression on to higher education

What you need to get on

Specific course entry criteria alongside your GCSE results will determine the level you start at. Specific grades are required in certain subjects. Find out about the individual entry requirements and level in the course information on the college website or at your interview.

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

  • Riverside College Kingsway Campus

    RIVERSIDE COLLEGE. Kingsway Campus Kingsway, WIDNES, WA8 7QQ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · WIDNES

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