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Course Overview

Do you hold relevant level two beauty therapy qualification? Would you like to up skills your qualification to a level three studying on a part time basis? Are you able to commit to one day a week and complete additional independent study to develop your skills and knowledge? The primary outcome of the VTCT Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Beauty Therapy Massage (QCF) is to confirm your competence in the job role of beauty massage therapist. All the units in this qualification relate directly to the specific job role of a beauty massage therapist.

This qualification is based on the beauty therapy National Occupational Standards (NOS) and is recognised by the UK's leading professional association, the British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (BABTAC) as being fit for purpose to confirm your competence as a beauty massage therapist. Holders of this qualification are eligible to become a professional member of BABTAC.

This course is designed for learners aged 19+ years and will support you to gain employment as a beauty massage therapist, as the units contained in this qualification cover all the skills and knowledge required for this role. This is a vocational qualification and includes all the required elements to work effectively as a beauty massage therapist including, mandatory units covering the following: body massage, Indian head massage, and massage with pre-blended oils, stone therapy, monitoring procedures in the salon and contributing to the planning of a promotional event.  


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Tunic and basic equipment provided

Course Information

Entry onto this qualification is via attainment of a Level 2 qualification in beauty therapy and a successful interview.

Entry onto this qualification is via attainment of a Level 2 qualification in beauty therapy and a successful interview.

At the end of the qualification you can further develop your knowledge and skills by undertaking level 4 qualifications or progress into a career as a newly qualified beauty massage therapist in various contexts such as commercial salons, day spas, cruise ships and  independent/self-employed/mobile/home-based.

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Travel

The below travel map highlights the campuses where you can study this course.

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FREE SHUTTLE BUS | between Bromsgrove and Redditch campuses | the freedom to travel at any point of your college day.

Redditch

Redditch has many links to surrounding towns with a circular around Redditch itself including Bromsgrove, Kidderminster, Kings Heath, Evesham, Droitwich, Solihull, Worcester, and Birmingham. The train and bus stations are in close proximity to one another and are a short walk to Peakman Campus and a slightly longer walk to Alliance House.

Redditch Train Station

  • Redditch station
    Bromsgrove Road
    Redditch
    Worcestershire
    B97 4RB
  • A 7-minute walk to Peakman Campus
  • A 15-minute walk to Alliance House

Redditch Bus Station

  • Redditch Bus Station
    Unit 6
    Evesham Street
    Redditch
    B97 4EX
  • An 8-minute walk to Peakman Campus
  • A 17-minute walk to Alliance House

Worcester

Worcester is accessible by bus and train with numerous links from all over the county and further. The bus and train stations are a short walk to all of our campuses with The Duckworth Centre of Engineering being a little further.

Worcester Train Station

  • Worcester Foregate Street Station
    Foregate Street
    Worcester
    Worcestershire
    WR1 1DB
  • An 8-minute walk to All Saints Building
  • A 9-minute walk to Cathedral Building
  • A 9-minute walk to St Andrews Building
  • A 9-minute walk to St Wulstan’s Building
  • A 5-minute walk to St Dunstan’s Building
  • A 23-minute walk to The Duckworth Centre of Engineering

Worcester Bus Station

  • Worcester Crowngate
    Worcester
    WR1 3LE
  • A 6-minute walk to All Saints Building
  • A 7-minute walk to Cathedral Building
  • A 7-minute walk to St Andrews Building
  • A 7-minute walk to St Wulstan’s Building
  • A 4-minute walk to St Dunstan’s Building
  • A 24-minute walk to The Duckworth Centre of Engineering