NVQ level 3 units

[HoneyHeart]

I am going to be studying my nvq level 2 in beauty therapy and after that the level 3 massage unit and level 3 electrical . Does anyone know how many Level 3 units i need to do to become level 3 qualified? The college I am going to do not offer a whole level 3 part time so I would need to just do multiple units.

 

[laurakate]

If you want to do an exact match to a full level 3 qualification, go on the vtct website and look up what units make up each level 3 qualification (for example, massage route).

If you're determined to do a full level 3, it may be easier to shop around for somewhere that offers the full level 3 qualification than sourcing separate level 3 units. Having said that, there are so many optional level 3 units for each nvq anyway that you could pick and choose units that best suit what you want to do: lash extensions, intimate waxing, fashion and photographic makeup. There's loads. Definitely look on the vtct website and Google for courses near you.

 

[HoneyHeart]

If you want to do an exact match to a full level 3 qualification, go on the vtct website and look up what units make up each level 3 qualification (for example, massage route).

If you're determined to do a full level 3, it may be easier to shop around for somewhere that offers the full level 3 qualification than sourcing separate level 3 units. Having said that, there are so many optional level 3 units for each nvq anyway that you could pick and choose units that best suit what you want to do: lash extensions, intimate waxing, fashion and photographic makeup. There's loads. Definitely look on the vtct website and Google for courses near you.

Thanks I will have a look are vtct qualifications an nvq?

 

[LauraBxox]

I'm coming towards the end of my NVQ level 3 qualification in beauty. In course I have done it covers manual massage, hot stone massage, face electrics, body electrics and all of the anatomy and physiology behind each unit. After this I am going to go on to do a level 3 nail apprenticeship to learn nail extensions.
Hope this helps .

 

[laurakate]

Vtct is an awarding body who awards nvq and other vocational qualifications. Many colleges use them so they are widely recognised.

Most full level 3 courses will contain compulsory units and then optional ones selected by your college or training provider. This is why some people who are level 3 qualified will have a varying set of skills. For example, some level 3 massage route courses will cover facial electricals as an optional unit and others won't.

As long as you are level 3 qualified for the treatments you want to do in industry you will be absolutely fine whether you have done them all as one level 3 or as separate units because they cover exactly the same thing.

I did my beauty and nail qualifications as a full level 3 but have still done individual units for treatments not covered in those ones so ultimately the learning never stops if you're motivated to keep learning.

 

[AcidPerm]

Laurakate has answered correctly but I thought I might elaborate slightly.

This applies to England, Wales and NI. (Scotland has slightly different levels and awards)

Essentially, you study for either an NVQ or a VRQ and level 2 for both is the basic level to be classed as professionally qualified.

Most students go onto further study and complete level 3 either as a full programme or as individual units. You can still request a certificate upon completion of an individual unit if you're not registered for a full level 3 programme.

Despite the college 'passing' you in your subjects, the official awarding body (who set the standards for the curriculumm) is either VTCT or City & Guilds.

So VTCT awards VRQ's in Beauty Therapy.

 

[HoneyHeart]

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Vtct is an awarding body who awards nvq and other vocational qualifications. Many colleges use them so they are widely recognised.

Most full level 3 courses will contain compulsory units and then optional ones selected by your college or training provider. This is why some people who are level 3 qualified will have a varying set of skills. For example, some level 3 massage route courses will cover facial electricals as an optional unit and others won't.

As long as you are level 3 qualified for the treatments you want to do in industry you will be absolutely fine whether you have done them all as one level 3 or as separate units because they cover exactly the same thing.

I did my beauty and nail qualifications as a full level 3 but have still done individual units for treatments not covered in those ones so ultimately the learning never stops if you're motivated to keep learning.

this has really helped thank you

 

[LysaLyth]

My level 3 (VCTC) Is body massage, swedish massage, hot stone massage, Indian head, tanning and lash extensions. and obviously a and p

 

[squidgernetball]

I am going to be studying my nvq level 2 in beauty therapy and after that the level 3 massage unit and level 3 electrical . Does anyone know how many Level 3 units i need to do to become level 3 qualified? The college I am going to do not offer a whole level 3 part time so I would need to just do multiple units.

I have level 2 and elements of level 3.

I did Swedish massage, aromatherapy and reflexology along with business studies and A and P. I then went to college and did nvq2 beauty. 10 years later I did electrical facials as an accredited course, not an nvq.

To me, it depends why your doing it. If it's for employability, as an employer, I want electrical facials, massage and electrolysis is good! Unfortunately what I get is nail extensions nail extensions and nail extensions [emoji15].

If it's to run your own business look at what you want to do.

Vic x

 

[Gina Ballerina]

My nvq3 was aromatherapy massage, Swedish massage, body electrics, facial electrics, epilation.
A&P an H&S.
I did spray tanning and Indian head as a separate course straight after.
I also did nail ext but the course was dreadful and so was I.
I went to a council run college, I LOVED it and I met my best friend there 10 years ago xz

 

[laurakate]

College is quality part time modular courses are a good way to pace your learning journey too.

I would love to do some more level 3 makeup units but am struggling to source them because it's more common for people to do them as a whole level 3 course. Some places offer modules that are more niche such as Asian bridal makeup (vtct). Would love to do that sometime.