1 day per week in person
Enhance your skills and become a qualified massage therapist with the VTCT Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy Massage. Over 8 months, you’ll train 1 day a week at one of our academies. Learn body massage, Indian head massage, aromatherapy, and stone therapy, plus essential health & safety and promotional planning. This course confirms your competence and prepares you for spa, salon, or freelance roles.
You’ll gain in-depth knowledge and hands-on skills in professional massage therapy techniques, including full body massage, Indian head massage, aromatherapy using pre-blended oils, and hot stone therapy. You’ll also develop your understanding of anatomy and physiology, health and safety, and how to contribute to promotional activities. This course prepares you for real-world salon, spa, or freelance massage work through both theory and practical training.
Assessment, exams, Knowledge units: Quiz & theory presentations
There are no formal prerequisite qualifications that you must have prior to undertaking this qualification. Your centre will have ensured that you have the required knowledge, understanding and skills to enrol and successfully achieve this qualification.
Study Programme Fees & Funding
Our Study Programmes are fully funded by the UK Government for eligible learners — meaning you don’t pay anything to enrol, train, or achieve your qualifications.
✔ 100% government-funded
✔ No cost to the learner
✔ Includes work experience, English & maths support, and personal development
What’s Included?
- Study Programmes are designed for young people aged 16–19 (or up to 25 with an Education, Health and Care Plan). These full-time programmes combine:
- A vocational qualification (such as Beauty or Hair)
- English and maths (if you haven’t yet achieved grade 4/C at GCSE)
- Work experience or industry placements
- Personal development and career preparation
You’ll be in a supportive learning environment with access to tutors, pastoral care, and career guidance.
Am I Eligible?
To enrol on a fully funded Study Programme, you must:
- Be aged 16 to 19 on 31st August before the academic year starts
- Be living in England and eligible for state education funding
- Not already hold a full Level 3 qualification (depending on the programme)
We also welcome learners with EHCPs (Education, Health and Care Plans) up to age 25.
Deliver a range of treatments including facials, waxing, and body massage. Offer expert consultations while maintaining hygiene and professionalism in salon, spa, or freelance environments.
Provide makeup services for events, weddings, and media. Tailor looks to client needs while demonstrating expert technique, product knowledge, and understanding of facial aesthetics.
Deliver holistic treatments in spa settings, focusing on relaxation and wellbeing. Use a range of techniques and products while maintaining high customer care standards.
Provide in-home beauty treatments tailored to client needs. Manage bookings, hygiene, and transport while delivering high-quality, professional services.
Support senior beauty staff with treatments, cleaning, and customer care. Ideal entry point into the beauty industry with hands-on salon experience.
Teach practical and theoretical skills to aspiring beauty professionals. Prepare lesson plans, deliver training, and assess learners in educational or private settings.
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