# OTHM Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Aesthetics > The OTHM Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Aesthetics is an Ofqual-regulated Level 3 certificate in Principles of Aesthetics worth 36 credits (360 hours of total qualification time), delivered online and flexibly by LSIB, an OTHM approved centre. It is equivalent to A-levels / access to higher education. Most learners complete it in one year, studying part-time around work. - Course page: https://upskilluni.com/courses/othm-level-3-certificate-in-principles-of-aesthetics/75 - Provider: [LSIB Diploma Courses](https://upskilluni.com/providers/lsib-diploma-courses) - Price: £950, buy online - Study method: Online - Duration: 9 months · Self-paced - Level: Beginner - Qualification: Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Aesthetics - Includes: tutor support, certificate, finance options - Subjects: [Aesthetics](https://upskilluni.com/courses/aesthetics), [Aesthetic Practice](https://upskilluni.com/courses/aesthetic-practice) - Last updated: 2026-11-12 ## Description The Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Aesthetics is a beauty therapy qualification aimed at 16+ year-old learners, with or without a formal background in beauty therapy training, who wish to gain access to additional study of advanced therapy treatments at Level 4 and above. Learners will develop knowledge and skills in the areas of client consultation and care, basic health and safety in the workplace and anatomy and physiology for non-medical aesthetic treatments. They will also have the opportunity to develop practice skills required for working within the beauty therapy and non -medical aesthetics sector. Successful completion of this qualification will allow learners to work in a variety of roles within the beauty therapy sector and to progress to further study. ## Curriculum - Consultation and Client Care - Maintain Health and Safety in the Workplace - Anatomy and Physiology - Skin Assessment and Facial Skin Care Treatments ## Who is this course for? This Level 3 certificate suits school leavers, career changers and adult learners who want a regulated route into principles of aesthetics or into Level 4 study without A-levels. Study fully online with tutor support from LSIB, with no fixed timetable. Assessment by assignments, so you can evidence learning from your own workplace. ## Entry requirements The OTHM Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Aesthetics qualification can be offered to learners from age 16. OTHM does not specify entry requirements for these qualifications, but delivery centres are required to ensure that learners admitted to the programme have sufficient capability at the right level to undertake the learning and assessment. OTHM Centre must ensure learners are recruited with integrity onto appropriate qualifications that will: Meet their needs Enable and facilitate learning and achievement Enable progression English requirements: If a learner is not from a majority English-speaking country must provide evidence of English language competency. For more… ## Certificates OTHM Qualifications certificate for the Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Aesthetics (Ofqual qualification number 610/5614/5). Registration and certification fees are included in the course fee. ## Career path As this qualification is approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), many universities acknowledge the ability of learners after studying Level 3 Diploma in Law and consider for direct entry into a range of their Bachelor's degree programmes. For more information visit the OTHM University Progressions webpage. ## Funding Standard mode (9 months): £950. Fast-track mode (6 months): £1,250. Pay monthly or quarterly in instalments, or pay in full and save 5%. A £10 enrolment fee is paid on application.