Body and Spa Therapy (Level 3 VRQ Diploma)

This course provides you with a range of specialist practical skills and theory knowledge, which will equip you to seek employment or further training within the beauty and spa industry. It builds on skills acquired during your Level 2 Beauty Therapy studies.

On this course you will:

• Learn a range of Body massage therapies
• Learn how to prepare, monitor and maintain spa equipment and provide a variety of dry spa treatments
• Provide Indian head massage treatments
• Apply semi-permanent classic lash extensions
• Provide Pre-blended Aromatherapy massage treatments
• Develop essential skills for promoting sales and products within a business
• Develop an in depth understanding of anatomy and physiology of the body and be able to apply this knowledge within beauty and spa treatment
• Attend professional workshops and have the opportunity to gain additional qualifications within the industry
• Maintain personal health and wellbeing

We also teach optional units that reflect industry trends.

You will be assessed by creating a portfolio of practical and theoretical evidence. Online examinations and assignments will also contribute to your coursework.

Choose this course if… you are progressing within the beauty therapy industry and want to cover all of the body and spa therapy skills and knowledge needed to work as a beauty, massage or spa therapist.

Progression and careers: Achievement of this qualification demonstrates to an employer that you have the skills and knowledge necessary to be employed as a beauty, massage or spa therapist in a beauty clinic, salon, spa, cruise ship or leisure centre.

• You will need a Level 2 Beauty Therapy qualification
• Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn practical skills and knowledge essential for a career in this challenging and rewarding field.
• Prior workplace experience is beneficial but not essential.
• A good level of written and spoken English, equivalent to at least ESOL Level 2, is required to fully engage with all aspects of the course.

We have fantastic commercial hair salons, beauty clinics, theatrical make-up studios and Spa. You will have the opportunity to train in the faculties brand new showcase salon Zeal @ Exeter College all at the Laurence Building on our Hele Road site. All our students experience a busy commercial environment, H2B professional treatments are available to visitors from all over the southwest.

You will have access to all the College facilities, including a student restaurant, full media suite, gym and a fully equipped Learning Resource Centre (LRC).

You will need to purchase a personal kit and uniform.You are responsible for providing your own working resources.

This further education course is free for all 16-18 year olds who are resident in the UK and the European Economic Area for the last 3 years. (You must be under 19 on 31st August in the calendar year that you start your course). For any fee-related queries or further information, please contact the Advice and Recruitment Team on 01392 400444.