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NVQ Diploma: Beauty Therapy Massage VTCT Level 3

This advanced course, following NVQ Diploma: Beauty Therapy VTCT Level 2, prepares students to work as massage therapists. With practical salon activities, including twilight/evening sessions, students engage in paired activities and bring in clients for assessment and training.

Course information

Level:

SCQF Level 6

Duration:

  • One year full-time. This course is 2 or 2.5 days a week and may include twilight/evening classes
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Who is this course for?

This course, following NVQ Diploma: Beauty Therapy VTCT Level 2, prepares individuals for employment as massage therapists in the beauty industry. With significant practical salon activities, including twilight/evening sessions, participants engage in paired activities and bring in clients for assessment and training.

What skills will I learn?

  • A broad range of beauty practical skills - see section What you Study for more information

What will I study?

  • Body massage
  • Massage using pre-blended aromatherapy oils
  • Facial electrical treatments
  • Indian head massage
  • Stone therapy massage
  • Planning and implementation of promotional activities
  • Monitor procedures to safely control work operations

Application Information

What further study options are available?

  • VTCT Advanced Beauty Therapy with Skin Rejuvenation and Permanent Hair Removal 

What career opportunities are there?

  • Employment within beauty salons
  • Spas
  • Hotels
  • Health clubs/farms
  • Cruise liners