Beauty Therapy and Massage (Level 3)

This bundled course consists of two Level 3 courses

The Level 3 Beauty Therapy course is divided into six units:

Unit 1: Body, Face and Scalp Massage and Body Electrical Treatments

• Client consultation
• Body analysis
• Contra-indications
• Preparation of the area for massage and body treatments
• Contra-actions
• Classification of movements
• Types of massage
• Electrical and mechanical body treatments
• Cellulite and lymphatic damage
• Anti-ageing skin treatments
• Muscle treatments

Unit 2: Advanced Skin Analysis and Facial Electrical Treatments

• Consultation and advanced skin analysis
• Equipment and effects
• Facial high frequency
• Facial faradic
• Facial microdermabrasion

Unit 3: Anatomy, Physiology and the Effects of Salon Treatments

• Blood
• The heart
• The lymphatic system
• The nervous system
• The endocrine system
• The skeleton
• The skin

Unit 4: Wet and Dry Heat Treatments

• The spa experience
• Spa reception
• Consultation
• Cleansing and exfoliating the skin
• Application
• Cold or chill therapy
• Static/portable heat treatments
• Skin tests
• Water treatments

Unit 5: Salon Management

• Health and safety at work act (HASAW 1974)
• Methods of communication
• Hygiene
• Sterilisation
• Avoiding cross infection

Unit 6: Salon Operations and Organisation

• The reception area
• Welcoming clients
• Dealing with complaints
• Insurance
• Time management
• Teamwork
• Retailing and promotions
• Targets
• Customer legislation
• Emergency procedures and security
• Personal and professional development

The Level 3 Massage course is divided into six units:

Unit 1: Essential Anatomy and Physiology

• Body systems
• Nervous system
• Muscular system
• Muscle groups
• The skeletal system
• Joints
• Tendons and Ligaments

Unit 2: Understanding Massage

• What is massage?
• Types of massage
• Massage suitability
• How massage works
• Benefits of massage
• Equipment
• Hygiene

Unit 3: Contraindications and Special Populations

• Special populations
• Pregnancy and massage
• Lymphatic drainage
• Contraindications
• Massage modifications

Unit 4: Client Consultation

• Therapist safety
• Client assessment
• Care plan
• Massage environment

Unit 5: Massage Techniques and Components

• Massage tools
• Pressure
• Direction
• Duration
• Speed
• Massage techniques
• Friction
• Petrissage
• Tapotement
• Hacking
• Prayer
• Cupping
• Tapping

Unit 6: Massage Positions

• Prone massages and techniques
• Supine massages and techniques
• Guidance for seated message

Our aim is to provide you with the best deal available, therefore the registration fee, certification fee and full tutor support is included in the course price for you. The enrolment fee for the Beauty Therapy and Massage home study course is £786.25, though for a limited time we are offering you the opportunity to pay only £629 which is a 20% discount if you enrol online and pay in full.

You can also opt for our Easy Payment Plan and enrol online today by paying a deposit of £157.25 and then 4 equal payments of £157.25 per month. The first instalment is paid about a month after you receive your course.