Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy Massage

This course includes:

An advanced understanding of VTCT Level 3 Beauty Therapy

Use of all equipment and products whilst in class

Unit Achievement Certificates for each specific full module completed

Diploma enrichment course opportunities to compliment your qualification (certification fee and case studies may apply)

A Qualification Log Book, Personal Folder, bespoke Learner Workbooks for all modules and an individual email account

An Advice and Guidance Session/Induction prior to commencement

A detailed timetable of study and learning

Functional skills Maths and English embedded throughout the qualification, GCSE resits or Functional Skills qualifications included (if applicable)

Work experience opportunities to gain salon working experience for your CV

Careers and course progression advice

Knowledge based workshops in Health & Safety, Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity, PREVENT, Fundamental British Values, E-Safety & Self-Motivation

Arrange your own work experience at a local salon. (approximately 30 hours to be completed over the course programme)

Study an additional Level 3 course in a different area in beauty or progress onto an advanced Level 4 course (such as Salon Management)

Progress into a work based apprenticeship studying a further level 3 qualification

Potential self-employment as a beauty therapist

Potential employment within a salon as a Senior Therapist or Manager

Employment as a beauty therapist on a cruise liner, health spa or leisure centre

Employment as a Beauty Assessor (Tutor)

What you’ll learn

Contra-indications and contra-actions
Keeping records
Benefits of products, disposal of waste products
Observation of hygiene and safety practices
Anatomy and Physiology of the body
Swedish Massage Routine
Pre-treatment and aftercare advice, client consultation
Organisational and legal requirements

This Debut NVQ course is designed for people wanting to progress within the professional beautician industry. The qualification will provide advanced knowledge and skills for candidates to work at a senior level in a salon. Debut’s Diploma Body massage course is designed for anyone wishing to begin their career as a massage therapist.

Massage is used in a number of treatments such as manicure, pedicure, and in facials and is very popular in salons. Body massage allows you to relax your client, it can reduce tension and fatigue, and can be good for circulation and skin tone.

This condensed course provides the learner with the advantage of qualifying within a short period, gaining employment in the marketplace, and earning sooner. This part-time course offers flexible study whilst achieving a worldwide recognised qualification. We employ Assessors who are also working therapists and have years of experience and knowledge in this field.

A uniform must be worn at all times during this course, which can be purchased from us new, a pre-used item, or loan item. Uniform includes black tailored trousers, closed in black pumps. Long hair secured back or up in a bun, bare nails (no acrylics or varnish), minimum jewellery, and make-up.

Whilst in the training room, all equipment and products are provided by Debut. Some products and equipment will be required when students are required to practice their treatments at home as part of home study or case studies. Please see our beauty kit link on the home page for more information.

Course content

understanding the skills involved in providing head and body massage treatments, covering manual massage of the head and body as well as mechanical body massage.

understanding the skills involved in providing hot and cold stone therapy treatments, covering both the massage and the placing of stones on the head, face, and body.

understanding the ability to adapt massage techniques to suit individual client needs, performing indian head massages with or without oils.

understanding the ability to adapt the use of pre-blended oils and massage techniques to suit individual client needs, including preparation of client before treatment takes place.

This unit is about improving face and skin conditionsusing; direct high frequency, galvanic, EMS, micro-current,lymphatic drainage and micro-dermabrasion equipment.

Keeping pace with new developments and encouraging clients to take an interest in them. Having the ability to competently present information and interact with the public whilst demonstrating skills. Making clients aware of what is available and helping a salon to survive and thrive in a competitive marketplace

taking responsibility for improving your own performance at work and working well with your colleagues, making a positive contribution to the overall effectiveness of your salon.

This module is only offered if a learner already has B25 or B15 prior. It is also essential that the learner has completed B6 waxing under level 2 beauty.

Identifying hazards, evaluating, reporting, reducing risks and how to deal with them, extending beyond salon staff to those entering the business, clients, suppliers, contract cleaners etc. Ensuring statutory and workplace instructions are carried out.

Level 4 Tutor & IQA Kailea Walsh

Kailea started her beauty career when she left school at the age of 16, she attended college and completed her level 2 and 3...