ProQual · Ofqual-regulated · 610/4465/9

Level 3 Aesthetics Course: Pathway to Aesthetic Practice

The starting point of the ProQual route to Level 7. No formal entry requirements, five units of real clinical grounding, and the accelerated way into Level 4.

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No formal entry requirements385 hours TQT190 guided hoursLeads to Level 4

Level 3 Diploma in Pathway to Aesthetic Practice student in London

At a glance

Level 3 key facts

Full title: ProQual Level 3 Diploma in Pathway to Aesthetic Practice
Qualification number: 610/4465/9
Total qualification time: 385 hours
Guided learning: 190 hours
Units: 5 mandatory, all knowledge-based
Entry: No formal requirements; initial assessment
Grading: Pass or fail, portfolio assessed
Next step: ProQual Level 4 qualifications

Why start here

The foundation Level 7 is built on

Everyone wants to get to the practical work quickly, and that is understandable. But rushing the basics tends to catch up with people at Level 6 and 7. This diploma makes sure you understand skin, the body and disease before you put a needle or an acid anywhere near a client.

It suits complete beginners and qualified beauty therapists alike. If you are a Level 2 or Level 3 therapist thinking about medical aesthetics, this is the way in.

Can I do Level 3 while working full time?

Yes. The guided learning is designed to fit around work, and you can study in the evenings and at weekends. We check in with you as you build your portfolio.

Course content

The five Level 3 units

ProQual Level 3 units
Unit	Title	Level	TQT / GLH
J/651/2395	Health and Safety in a Salon Environment	2	10 / 10
L/651/2397	Infection Control and Prevention for Cosmetic, Aesthetic and Needle Related Treatments	2	25 / 20
M/651/2398	Principles of Skin Analysis and Client Consultation	3	110 / 80
R/651/2399	Anatomy and Physiology for Aesthetic Practice	3	120 / 40
F/651/2400	Pathology for Aesthetic Practice	3	120 / 40

Prefer to start with hands-on treatments? Our two-day Pathway to Aesthetics is a CPD course, not a regulated qualification, but it gets you practising quickly. You can do both.

Questions

Level 3 aesthetics FAQs

Can I start Level 3 with no experience?

Yes. The ProQual Level 3 Diploma in Pathway to Aesthetic Practice has no formal entry requirements. We carry out a short initial assessment so the course is pitched right for you.

Is Level 3 practical?

Level 3 is a knowledge qualification. All five units are assessed through written work and professional discussion. Hands-on treatments start at Level 4.

How long is the Level 3 Diploma?

It is based on 385 hours of total qualification time, including 190 guided learning hours. Much of it is self-paced study, so your timeline depends on how much time you can give it each week.

What comes after Level 3?

ProQual describes it as the accelerated route into its Level 4 qualifications, such as the Diploma in Aesthetic Treatments and Skin Science and the Level 4 laser certificate.

I’m already a Level 2 or 3 beauty therapist. Do I still need this?

If you want to move into ProQual aesthetic practice, it is the usual way in. It covers areas that are central to aesthetic practice, such as pathology and needle-related infection control.

Where do I study?

Theory is guided study you can fit around work, with support from our team at City Hair & Beauty Academy.

Next step

Start your route to Level 7 here

Ask us about the next Level 3 start and how the pathway would work around your life.

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