You need to have a keen interest in Anatomy and Physiology, enjoy analysing the clients skin and body concerns and providing a clear treatment plan. You must enjoy provide excellent customer service and recommending products and services to meet the clients expectation. To develop to high industry standards, you are required to run your own column in our oasis salon, this session runs in the evening until 8.30pm. to reflect industry you are required to work to targets for both retail and services. You will need to carry out at least 5 hours of independent study a week. Full time one year course, over 2-3 days in college, with external assessments/exams on additional days.

The following units are mandatory and must be completed to achieve the full qualification: - Health and safety in the salon - Client care and consultation - Body analysis - Skin analysis - Swedish massage therapy - Body electrical treatments - Facial electrical treatments - Electrical science - Mechanical massage - Anatomy and physiology for the face and body systems

Continual written and practical assessments over the year, to produce a portfolio of evidence to complete the qualification.

Students are required to purchase a Level 3 Kit including text books and Oasis uniform. (approx £250.00) You will need to receive all treatments as well as provide them to external clients in your salon sessions from the beginning of term 1. Clients are provided through the Oasis salon, however, you may find that in order to complete an assessment you may need to provide your own clients. You will need to carry out minimum of 30 hours of work experience within the beauty industry or in a related customer service role. We have strong partnerships with many employers, such as Ragdale Hall, Sopwell House, Hanbury Manor, Gosling, Champneys Day Spa’s, and many more and you are provided the opportunity to explore these different spas and salons through work experience, trips and talks from industry. You will be provided with the opportunity to carry out additional enrichment courses to give you the edge when going for your dream job. Your course is planned over 2-3 days per week. However, timetable are subject to change with notice provide, due to salon timetables. You may be required to attend additional days for final assessment and external exams.

On completion of the Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Treatments students can progress onto one of the following courses: • Level 3 Diploma in Complementary Therapy (TLQ) • Level 3 Diploma in Theatrical and Media Studies (TLQ) • Level 4 Diploma in Advanced Beauty Treatments • NVQ level 2 in Hairdressing as an Apprentice • Employment Where could you work? These skills will enable you to work in a wide variety of salons, spa's, cruise ships, or work abroad in luxury resorts, or, set up as a mobile therapist or your own salon.