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Course Code
PFFM01833
Level
Level 3
Course Type
Further Education
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start & End
1 September 2026 - 4 June 2027
Location
Magherafelt
Information Session Required
Yes
  • Industrial trips to spas and trade beauty shows may be included both to enhance and compliment the mandatory units and to facilitate industrial requirements
  • Salon experience is desirable but not compulsory
  • Uniform and kit purchase is mandatory.

The summative assessments for the qualifications require the candidates to undertake:

  • Practical tasks
  • Promotional events
  • Knowledge and understanding of tasks/assignments.
  • Online testing
  • Monitor procedures to safely control work operations
  • Contribute to the planning and implementation of promotional activities
  • Provide facial electrical treatments 
  • Provide body massage treatments 
  • Provide Indian head massage
  • Carry out massage using pre-blended aromatherapy oils 
  • Provide stone therapy treatments 

If you are accepted onto this course without a Grade C or above in Maths and/or English you will be required to complete the relevant Essential Skills qualification. This will be a compulsory part of your timetable.

This course is subject to the College’s Fitness to Practise and Study Policy.

After completion of course learners can progress into employment in the Beauty Industry Level 3 Nail Technology or Higher Education related courses.  Over 90% of students who complete this course progress into employment examples include Beauty Salons, Spa's Cruise Ships or self employment.

Applicants must be at least 16 years of age on or before 1 July in the year of proposed entry to the course and have a Level 2 Beauty Therapy Traineeship qualification, NVQ or VRQ Level 2 qualification in Beauty Therapy.

Course Fees

No fees.

For most students, full-time Further Education courses at Level 1-3, including Apprenticeships, have no course fees.  


Level 1-3 Further Education (full-time)

  • Aged 16-18: no tuition fees apply.  
  • Aged 19:24: If you have already achieved a full Level 3 qualification, fees will apply.  
  • Aged 25 or over: Tuition fees will apply unless you are in receipt of a Further Education (FE) grant. Admission to full-time Further Education courses for applicants aged 25+ will be considered on an individual basis at the College’s discretion.

Level 3 Access Courses (full-time)

  • If you are in receipt of a Further Education (FE) grant, no fees apply.
  • If you are aged 19 or over and have already achieved a Level 3 qualification (equivalent to 3 A-Levels), fees will apply.

Fee information is available from any campus reception.

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