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Level 3 Access To Aesthetics

Fast track your journey to elevate your potential!

Step into the world of skin and aesthetics with the VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Certificate in Access to Aesthetic Therapies and transform your passion into a powerful new career path. Whether you’re new to the industry, currently working in beauty, or a medical professional ready to expand into aesthetics, this government-recognised, OFQUAL-regulated qualification opens the door to exciting new opportunities in advanced skin treatments.

You’ll develop a strong foundation in skin analysis, facial treatments, client consultation, anatomy, and electrical science—equipping you with the knowledge and confidence not just to enter the industry, but to succeed and progress within it.

Created to accelerate your journey and unlock your potential, this course provides the essential groundwork for a confident, future-ready career in aesthetics—where your passion for skincare, science, and real results can truly flourish.

Who is this course for?

This course is specifically designed for individuals with no previous beauty or aesthetics qualifications, providing a clear progression route into advanced certifications such as Level 4 Laser Hair Removal, Chemical Peels, and Skin Needling.

Whether you’re completely new to the industry, a medical professional moving into aesthetics, or looking to broaden your existing skillset, this qualification can transform your career direction. It delivers the essential knowledge, practical skills, and professional confidence required to succeed in one of the fastest-growing sectors in the industry.


What You’ll Study

This qualification combines Level 2 and Level 3 units, giving you the core foundation needed to progress onto higher-level aesthetic training. Key areas include:

Health and Safety in the Salon
Understand and implement essential practices to maintain a safe, hygienic, and professional working environment.

Consultation and Client Care
Develop the ability to carry out in-depth consultations, assess client needs, and create personalised treatment plans with confidence and professionalism.

Skin Analysis and Facial Skincare
Learn how to perform safe and effective facial treatments, using advanced techniques to improve results and enhance client satisfaction.

Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology
Build a strong understanding of the body’s structure and systems to support safe, informed, and results-focused treatments.

Electrical Science
Gain the technical knowledge that underpins advanced aesthetic procedures, preparing you for progression into higher-level treatments.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

This course is open to everyone, regardless of previous experience.


• No prior beauty or aesthetics qualifications are required. The programme has been carefully created to support complete beginners as well as experienced professionals looking to advance their careers.
• Learners must be 18 years or older and have a sufficient level of spoken and written English to fully participate in the course.

A good general education is essential for this demanding course
An excellent level of English is required. You must be able to speak, read, write and understand English fluently. You may be asked to sit an entry test.

DURATION

Blended Study, of Online study and Practical dates to be confirmed.


COST

£1550.00


QUALIFICATIONS AWARDED

The Academy of Beauty Therapy offers industry-recognised qualifications and at the completion of your course and providing that you provided sufficient evidence your will be awarded the following qualifications:

  • Level 3 Access to Aesthetics - Awarded by VTCT Examination Board
  • Level 3 Access to Aesthetics  - Awarded by Focus Awards

 Both of which will enable you to obtain insurance from any recognised Insurance Company.