This course is suitable for complete beginners. No prior knowledge or experience required.
Open to anyone aged 16 years or over.
Suited to those who want an OFQUAL regulated, internationally recognised qualification that is accepted by local councils for special treatment licensing where opening a salon or for salon employment. Highly sought by employers, this qualification sets you ahead.
Perfect for anyone who wants to make a full time career in beauty, with options to progress into higher level training or beauty teaching.
You must hold a GCSE level pass in English to be successful on this course (or equivalent) due to written coursework & exams.
You will also need basic IT skills, plus a desktop pc (Windows, Chromebook or Mac required) with camera, microphone, speakers and stable high speed internet connection to complete the coursework and written exams.
Following the 2 consecutive practical training days included in this package, you’ll achieve The Beauty Academy Diploma which is accredited by Associated Beauty Therapists (ABT) allowing you to immediately gain insurance & begin offering treatments to clients, while still working towards your VTCT qualification.
Upon completion of training days, coursework (written & practical work), online written exams & practical assessment days; you’ll achieve a VTCT Qualification. VTCT qualifications are OFQUAL regulated, internationally recognised & widely accepted for licensing & insurance.
You will have up to 12 months to complete this qualification in full.
The course is completed on a flexible, fast track basis. Most of the study is completed from home, when convenient for you.
You’ll access extensive learning resources including step by step treatment videos & e-manuals online via our portal.
Attend for 2 consecutive days of practical training at our centre (you choose the training start date when booking).
Month 1-3:ย complete written coursework online, from home flexibly guided by a comprehensive e-textbook provided on our portal with up to 3 months to complete this.
Month 1-6: Complete practical coursework on friends/family at home, with up to 6 months to complete this. You will need around 12 models at home to practice upon (e.g. friends / family / colleagues) and massage mediums e.g. oils and treatment bed for your use at home.
Month 7-9: Complete your multiple-choice written exams online from home via the VTCT exam website. Usually booked 2-6 weeks ahead.
Month 8-12: Complete your 1 day of practical assessment at our centre, bringing along female models (3 models required in total). You will also require basic products/tools for each day. Practical assessments are only available at our Clapham Junction, Birmingham & Manchester centres. Dates run quarterly at our centres only, subject to availability, allowing you to complete within your 12 month enrolment period.
Units covered within this qualification are:
- UV30491 – Monitor and maintain health and safety practice in the salon
- UV30468 – Client care and communication in beauty related industries
- UBT460 – Provide body massage
- Get qualified on a flexible basis with much of the learning completed when convenient for you, online from home.
- 12-month enrolment period provided allowing you to plan your study around other commitments.
- Internationally recognised, OFQUAL regulated qualification that is highly sought by employers in the beauty industry.
- Unlocks the door to progress to further training such as Level 4 and/or teaching in beauty.
- All career options open to you including working from home, opening your own salon, working internationally or gaining employment in a salon, spa or skin clinic.
- Training since 1990 with 9 permanent training centre locations & in-house support team.
For training days, you will need to bring cold food (salad / sandwich for lunch).
You will need to bring 2 large, clean towels to the Spa Body Massage Course for your personal use during treatments.
No products / tools are required for training days as everything is provided for your use at the centre.
No models are required for training days as you’ll work in pairs with another student to give & receive treatments.
At home, you will need access to products / tools to practice your treatment to develop confidence in your skills before assessment & complete practical coursework (case studies). You will need around 12 models at home to practice upon (e.g. friends / family / colleagues). Guidance will be given on training days about kits / suppliers so no need to buy these before attending your training days.
This course is available across all 9 of our training centre locations across the UK including London Clapham Junction, London Bridge, London Euston, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle, Reading, Milton Keynes & Newmarket. Book whichever is most convenient for you.
Practical assessments are only available at our Clapham Junction, Birmingham & Manchester centres.
Upon completion of this course you can:
- Start your own business offering your nail treatments from home or mobile.
- Gain employment in a salon, spa or even on a cruise liner.
- Take further beauty courses to learn additional beauty treatments.
- Complete the VTCT Level 3 Award in Education & Training to work as a beauty educator.
VTCT Skills Level 3 Certificate in Swedish Massage (610/3242/6)
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Fast Track, Flexible VTCT Training
VTCT Skills Level 3 Certificate in Swedish Massage (BT3C2 - 610/3242/6) carries 16 credits.
This qualification is perfect for anyone seeking a career as a Massage Therapist, working either in a salon, spa, on board a cruise ship or from home and/or mobile. It can be completed as a standalone beauty qualification to work within the beauty industry or as an entry into more advanced beauty training. This course can be completed flexibly around other commitments. Learn the knowledge and skills to confidently deliver body massage treatments to a professional standard.
This is an internationally recognised and regulated, RQF Qualification.
This qualification can be completed at your own pace. You have up to 12 months to fully complete the course.
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This course is suitable for complete beginners. No prior knowledge or experience required.
Open to anyone aged 16 years or over.
Suited to those who want an OFQUAL regulated, internationally recognised qualification that is accepted by local councils for special treatment licensing where opening a salon or for salon employment. Highly sought by employers, this qualification sets you ahead.
Perfect for anyone who wants to make a full time career in beauty, with options to progress into higher level training or beauty teaching.
You must hold a GCSE level pass in English to be successful on this course (or equivalent) due to written coursework & exams.
You will also need basic IT skills, plus a desktop pc (Windows, Chromebook or Mac required) with camera, microphone, speakers and stable high speed internet connection to complete the coursework and written exams.
Following the 2 consecutive practical training days included in this package, you’ll achieve The Beauty Academy Diploma which is accredited by Associated Beauty Therapists (ABT) allowing you to immediately gain insurance & begin offering treatments to clients, while still working towards your VTCT qualification.
Upon completion of training days, coursework (written & practical work), online written exams & practical assessment days; you’ll achieve a VTCT Qualification. VTCT qualifications are OFQUAL regulated, internationally recognised & widely accepted for licensing & insurance.
You will have up to 12 months to complete this qualification in full.
The course is completed on a flexible, fast track basis. Most of the study is completed from home, when convenient for you.
You’ll access extensive learning resources including step by step treatment videos & e-manuals online via our portal.
Attend for 2 consecutive days of practical training at our centre (you choose the training start date when booking).
Month 1-3:ย complete written coursework online, from home flexibly guided by a comprehensive e-textbook provided on our portal with up to 3 months to complete this.
Month 1-6: Complete practical coursework on friends/family at home, with up to 6 months to complete this. You will need around 12 models at home to practice upon (e.g. friends / family / colleagues) and massage mediums e.g. oils and treatment bed for your use at home.
Month 7-9: Complete your multiple-choice written exams online from home via the VTCT exam website. Usually booked 2-6 weeks ahead.
Month 8-12: Complete your 1 day of practical assessment at our centre, bringing along female models (3 models required in total). You will also require basic products/tools for each day. Practical assessments are only available at our Clapham Junction, Birmingham & Manchester centres. Dates run quarterly at our centres only, subject to availability, allowing you to complete within your 12 month enrolment period.
Units covered within this qualification are:
- UV30491 – Monitor and maintain health and safety practice in the salon
- UV30468 – Client care and communication in beauty related industries
- UBT460 – Provide body massage
- Get qualified on a flexible basis with much of the learning completed when convenient for you, online from home.
- 12-month enrolment period provided allowing you to plan your study around other commitments.
- Internationally recognised, OFQUAL regulated qualification that is highly sought by employers in the beauty industry.
- Unlocks the door to progress to further training such as Level 4 and/or teaching in beauty.
- All career options open to you including working from home, opening your own salon, working internationally or gaining employment in a salon, spa or skin clinic.
- Training since 1990 with 9 permanent training centre locations & in-house support team.
For training days, you will need to bring cold food (salad / sandwich for lunch).
You will need to bring 2 large, clean towels to the Spa Body Massage Course for your personal use during treatments.
No products / tools are required for training days as everything is provided for your use at the centre.
No models are required for training days as you’ll work in pairs with another student to give & receive treatments.
At home, you will need access to products / tools to practice your treatment to develop confidence in your skills before assessment & complete practical coursework (case studies). You will need around 12 models at home to practice upon (e.g. friends / family / colleagues). Guidance will be given on training days about kits / suppliers so no need to buy these before attending your training days.
This course is available across all 9 of our training centre locations across the UK including London Clapham Junction, London Bridge, London Euston, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle, Reading, Milton Keynes & Newmarket. Book whichever is most convenient for you.
Practical assessments are only available at our Clapham Junction, Birmingham & Manchester centres.
Upon completion of this course you can:
- Start your own business offering your nail treatments from home or mobile.
- Gain employment in a salon, spa or even on a cruise liner.
- Take further beauty courses to learn additional beauty treatments.
- Complete the VTCT Level 3 Award in Education & Training to work as a beauty educator.



















































