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OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy

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Ofqual-regulated RQF Level 3 | 62 credits | Online with tutor support | No exams | Start any month

Summary

Price
£950
Funding options
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.
Study method
Online
Course format
Online via the LSIB learning platform: unit materials, assignment briefs and tutor support; assessed by assignments (no exams); no fixed timetable.
Duration
9 months · Self-paced
Level
Beginner
Qualification
Regulated qualification - Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy
Additional info
Tutor support Certificate(s) included Finance available

Overview

The OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy is an Ofqual-regulated Level 3 diploma in Beauty Therapy worth 62 credits (620 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 12 months, studying part-time around work.

Certificates

OTHM Qualifications certificate for the Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy (Ofqual qualification number 610/6463/4). Registration and certification fees are included in the course fee.

Curriculum

11 units

Health and safety and legal practice in the salon

Client care and communication

Facial Electrical Treatments

Body Electrical Treatments

Body Massage

Stone Therapy [Optional Units - Select 2 Units]

Dermaplaning Treatments [Optional Units - Select 2 Units]

Indian Head Massage [Optional Units - Select 2 Units]

Aromatherapy Massage [Optional Units - Select 2 Units]

Lash Extension Treatments [Optional Units - Select 2 Units]

Self-Tanning Services [Optional Units - Select 2 Units]

Description

The objective of the OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy qualification is to develop your skills as a beauty therapist to a high level of occupational ability to enable you to provide beauty therapy treatments.

This is a technical level qualification designed to extend your knowledge and develop your practical beauty therapy skills to learn to the NOS standards which have been mapped to the treatment procedures in the beauty industry. Learners will attain the knowledge, skills, and competence to provide treatments safely and appropriately.

The mandatory units cover a range of advanced treatments and essential skills and the legal practice, which include:

  • Health and safety and legal practice in the salon
  • Client care and communication
  • Facial Electrical Treatments
  • Body Electrical Treatments
  • Body Massage

The selection of the optional units cover a range of different areas you will require to work in the Beauty Therapy industry. These include specialist areas such as:

  • Stone Therapy
  • Dermaplaning Treatments
  • Indian Head Massage
  • Aromatherapy Massage
  • Lash Extension Treatments
  • Self-Tanning Services

Who is this course for?

This Level 3 diploma suits school leavers, career changers and adult learners who want a regulated route into beauty therapy 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.

Requirements

The OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy qualification can be offered to learners from age 16. It is recommended that learners hold a Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy or equivalent qualification. OTHM centres must ensure learners are recruited with integrity onto appropriate qualifications and that they possess the required knowledge, understanding and skills to enrol and successfully achieve this qualification. The qualification is offered in English. English requirements: If a learner is not from a majority English-speaking country must provide evidence of English language competency. For more information visit the OTHM English Language Expectations page.

Career path

Successful completion of the OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy provides learners with the opportunity for workplace and academic progressions. Including further OTHM Beauty and complimentary therapy qualifications.

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OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy: FAQs

OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy takes around 9 months to complete and is self-paced, so you can study around work and family.

OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy leads to Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy.

OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy costs £950. Finance is available to spread the cost.

The course price includes your certificate and tutor support. Check with the provider whether any exam or registration fees are charged separately.

The OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy qualification can be offered to learners from age 16. It is recommended that learners hold a Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy or equivalent qualification. OTHM centres must ensure learners are recruited with integrity onto appropriate qualifications and…

This Level 3 diploma suits school leavers, career changers and adult learners who want a regulated route into beauty therapy 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…

Yes. OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy is studied online, so you can learn from anywhere in the UK.

Study method describes how the course is delivered: online/distance learning, in a classroom, or in-company at your workplace. On Demand courses can be started instantly.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points show the number of learning hours a course has been independently assessed to provide.
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