In just 6 months you can become fully qualified in the very latest beauty therapy techniques with our in-demand combined beauty qualification
Focus Awards Level 3 Diploma in Combined Beauty Therapy Skills
Two days per week, 29 week programme
📍 Newcastle - 29th January 2026
📍 Leeds - 24th March 2026
Must be 19+ and meet all other eligibility and residency requirements
Full Course Funding AVAILABLE! *subject to conditions
See BELOW YOUR LEARNING JOURNEY
Core Beauty
Fundamentals
Manicure & Pedicure Treatments
Health & Safety Practices in the Salon
Developing and Maintaining Effectiveness at Work
Promoting and Selling Products & Services to Clients
Face & LASH
Treatments
Facial Skincare Treatments
Enhancing Eyelashes & Eyebrows (Tinting, Shaping, Lashes)
Makeup Application
Facial Electrotherapy (Galvanic, Microcurrent, Microdermabrasion, etc.)
WAXING & MASSAGE
TREATMENTS
Waxing Services
Body Massage
Stone Therapy Massage
Indian Head Massage
ASSESSMENT
& QUALIFICATION
Unit Exams & Practical Assessments
Classroom Theory & Salon Practical Sessions (29 weeks, 2 days/week)
Level 3 Diploma in Combined Beauty Therapy Skills
You will learn the following Beauty qualification
The Focus Awards Level 3 Diploma in Combined Beauty Therapy Skills is a combination of both level 2 and level 3 qualifications in the beauty therapy industry.The qualification is aimed at those learners who wish to gain knowledge and skills relating to beauty therapy allowing them to complete the qualification without required prior knowledge. The level 3 Diploma in Combined Beauty Therapy skills’ objective is to develop learners’ knowledge and skills and confirm their competence as beauty therapists and will enable learners to expand their scope of technical skills for employment as a beauty therapist. Learners will learn how to plan prepare and deliver beauty treatments safely and correctly in accordance with health and safety regulations and legislation.
Focus Awards Level 3 Diploma in Combined Beauty Therapy Skills
Two days per week, 29 week programme
📍 Newcastle - 29th January 2026
📍 Leeds - 24th March 2026
Full Course Funding AVAILABLE! *subject to conditions
WORLD
CLASS
ABOUT DIRECT SKILLS GROUP: WORLD CLASS TRAINING FOR BEAUTY, HAIR & FITNESS INDUSTRIES
Formerly known as Yorkshire College of Beauty, our rapidly growing training provider has rebranded to Direct Skills Group to build our ability to recruit and train for the health and well-being sector including beauty therapy.
We are one of the leading training providers of Beauty & Hairdressing Apprenticeships in the UK.
Over the last 40 years, we have trained thousands of students who have gone on to pursue exciting and rewarding careers in the beauty & hairdressing industry. So why not join them?
Attending a course with us ensures that you will be one step ahead of the competition. We focus on a hands-on approach to teaching which involves using state of the art equipment throughout our courses. Our long-standing strong relationships with hundreds of salons, 5 star spas, Gyms, Leisure clubs and Cruise liners allows us to provide you with essential experience.
SEE WHAT OTHERS SAY
★★★★★
The course was incredible! The hands-on training and detailed instruction gave me the confidence to start my own beauty business. The instructor was very knowledgeable and patient - Jane P
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Direct Skills Group
Unit 5, Regency House, Kirk Lane, Yeadon Leeds, LS19 7EP
Direct Skills Group
Unit 5, Regency House, Kirk Lane, Yeadon Leeds, LS19 7EP
About Direct Skills Group
We are the largest training provider of Beauty Apprenticeships in the North of the UK.
Over the last 40 years we have trained thousands of students who have gone on to pursue exciting and rewarding careers in the beauty industry. So why not join them?
We are the largest training provider of Beauty Apprenticeships in the North of the UK.
Over the last 40 years we have trained thousands of students who have gone on to pursue exciting and rewarding careers in the beauty industry. So why not join them?
©Direct Skills Group