Spa Therapy VTCT Level 3
at Herefordshire, Ludlow, and North Shropshire College, Hereford · college
What the college says
Training is undertaken in a realistic professional salon environment. This will combine with relevant theory and practical learning. This Level 3 course will prepare you for a career in beauty therapy, which offers many opportunities within the industry, such as a mobile therapist, on a cruise liner or working as a salon owner. This qualification is the equivalent of up to 112 UCAS Points.
What you need to get on
Successful completion of a relevant Level 2 qualification at merit grade and good progress with English and maths, ideally GCSE grade 4 or equivalent.
How you are assessed
Two-year technical qualification with a 45-day industry placement. Equivalent to three A levels.
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 Shropshire College
Oswestry Campus Shrewsbury Road, Oswestry, SY11 4QB
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Oswestry
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