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Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy (Massage)

NSCG Newcastle College

Knutton Lane, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 2GB

Other Regulated/Accredited Qualification
Level 3
Retail and Commercial Enterprise

Available start dates

Available start dates

Thursday, 01 October 2026
NSCG Newcastle College
1 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

If you have a passion for making people feel their best, this nationally recognised professional qualification will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to work within the beauty and holistic therapy industry.

Course Details

The programme involve study consisting of specialist units including Body Massage, �Specialised Facial and Body Treatments, Indian Head and Hot Stones and Nail enhancements/You will also develop a sound knowledge of how to monitor and maintain health and safety practices in a salon environment, how to promote client care and communications in beauty related industries, how to maintain personal health and wellbeing as well as exploring the origins of massage and the principles of complementary and alternative medicine.This qualification would enhance and compliment techniques required by individuals seeking employment in this profession. You will also incorporate an industry placement and a range of work related activities to ensure that you have the breadth of skills required to progress to further/higher education, employment or an apprenticeship.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

You are continually assessed throughout the course by building your portfolio of work, which contains evidence of your competence in each of the practical and related skills. You will also be required to pass external online tests.

Entry requirements

You will need a minimum of four or more high grades at GCSE in subjects relevant to the course you�d like to study, including maths and/or English Language at grade 4 or above. Alternatively, you�ll need a Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy. The entry requirements will be discussed with you at interview.

Your next steps...

Upon completion, learners can progress to a higher level apprenticeship, further education or employment within the beauty & spa industry. Some of our students have progressed to University to study Aesthetics.

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