K Academy · Level 3
Professional VTCT Level 3 qualification covering massage, anatomy and physiology, consultation and advanced beauty therapy skills.
✦Ofqual-regulated✦VTCT qualification
The VTCT Level 3 Beauty Therapy qualification is designed for learners wishing to progress beyond basic beauty treatments and develop the advanced knowledge, practical skills, and professional standards required within the beauty and aesthetics industry.
Throughout the programme, learners will study advanced consultation techniques, health and safety, anatomy and physiology, facial and body treatments, electrical therapies, massage techniques, skin analysis, contraindications, treatment planning, and client care.
The course combines comprehensive online theory, practical training in a professional clinical environment, portfolio building, and VTCT assessment. Successful completion allows learners to work confidently within beauty salons, aesthetic clinics, wellness centres, or progress onto higher-level qualifications such as VTCT Level 4 Laser & IPL.
Training is delivered by experienced industry professionals using professional salon and clinic equipment within a live treatment environment.
What you’ll learn
- Advanced consultation and client assessment
- Health, safety and infection control procedures
- Professional anatomy and physiology knowledge
- Skin analysis and treatment planning
- Advanced facial treatment techniques
- Electrical facial therapies
- Body massage treatments
- Client care and communication skills
- Identification of contraindications and contra-actions
- Treatment adaptation for individual client needs
- Professional record keeping and documentation
- Salon and clinic professional standards
- Aftercare and homecare recommendations
- Risk assessment and safe working practices
- Preparation for employment within the beauty industry
- Treatment planning and aftercare
- Format
- Blended: online theory & tests + practical + VTCT exam
- Duration
- Online theory + 3 practical days + assessment
- Prerequisites
- Level 2 or relevant experience.
Course fee
£2,480
Spread the cost monthly, or check if you qualify for government or council funding. No payment is taken until your place is confirmed.
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