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Beauty Therapy
Home VTCT Diploma Massage Therapy (Level 3)

VTCT Diploma Massage Therapy (Level 3)

Overview

The VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Massage Therapy is your ticket to an exciting career as a beauty massage therapist!

Designed for learners aged 16+, this hands-on qualification gives you all the skills and knowledge you need to kick-start your career and work in the beauty industry.

Am I Ready?

Entry onto this qualification can be via previous attainment of a Level 2 qualification in beauty therapy and/or a successful skills test and interview.

Course Details

This vocational qualification covers everything you need to become a skilled beauty massage therapist, with mandatory units including:

  • body massage
  • pre-blended aromatherapy 
  • client care
  • stone therapy
  • health and safety
  • and Indian head massage.

You’ll dive deep into anatomy and physiology, health and safety, and the best products for massage treatments. As you progress, you’ll build technical skills to offer a variety of relaxing massages using different techniques, while also honing your interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with clients. Get ready to master the art of massage therapy!

Assessment

Assessment for this course is a mix of practical assessments, exams, and written assignments.

Fees & Funding

Sixteen / Eighteen

Full Time Further Education courses are free to school leavers and those who are under 19 on 31 August of the year they start their course. Exam resit fees may apply as applicable.

Grantham College reserves the right to offer a substitute course if the qualification advertised is not funded by the government.

Adult Learning Loan

Advanced Learning Loan to help with college fees on applicable course. Students won’t have to pay anything back until the end of their course and are earning £27,295 per year. Household income isn’t taken into account and there’s no credit check. Eligibility is dependent on course, nationality, and age to meet the ESFA funding eligibility criteria.

* Courses listed as free under the course details are free (material costs may apply as shown in the additional information section).

Additional Information

As part of the course, you’ll also have the opportunity to go on exciting trips and take part in a variety of enrichment activities at Grantham College.

A beauty uniform must be purchased from our preferred supplier.

You’ll also have to complete 30 hours of work experience— building valuable skills and a strong portfolio.

Your Next Steps

This qualification is built on the Beauty Therapy National Occupational Standards (NOS) and is recognised by the UK's leading professional association, BABTAC, ensuring you’re fully prepared for a career as a beauty massage therapist.

Upon completion, you’ll be eligible to join a professional association and gain insurance, setting you up for success in the industry.

Career opportunities for beauty massage therapists are diverse, including:

  • Working in commercial beauty salons, destination spas, and day spas
  • Operating independently, self-employed, or in mobile/home-based settings

Step into the world of massage therapy and open up endless career possibilities!

 

 

Course Details
Code: FGB40131 Type: Full Time Dates: 3 September 2026
Costs: See “Fees & Funding” Entry Requirements: See “Am I Ready?”
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