The facial and aesthetics industry is changing rapidly. Clients are more educated about skin health, facial treatments and non-surgical aesthetics; technologies are advancing; and awarding bodies such as VTCT are raising the bar in terms of qualification structure and standards. As a VTCT-approved academy with a long-standing commitment to serious, career-focused education, it is our responsibility to ensure that our facial and aesthetics training remains aligned with these developments and continues to support a clear, professional route into advanced non-medical aesthetics.
With this in mind, we are refining the way we structure our facial and aesthetics pathway. What many of you currently recognise as our Level 2 & Level 3 Facials combined course (Level 2 & 3 Facial Combi) will soon be delivered through a streamlined, VTCT-led Level 3 route that combines VTCT Level 3 Aesthetics with VTCT Level 3 Facial Electrical. In practice, this means your journey is being upgraded into two outstanding qualifications:
What’s Upgrading? From Level 2 & 3 Facials Combined To VTCT Level 3 Aesthetics Bundles
We are upgrading our VTCT Level 2 & 3 Facial & Skincare Combined course to two outstanding qualifications:
✅ VTCT Level 3 Access to Aesthetics
✅ VTCT Level 3 Facial Electrotherapy
These titles reflect VTCT’s move towards clearer, progression-focused Level 3 facial and aesthetics qualifications. Together, they give you a modern, industry-recognised route that aligns directly with VTCT’s recommended pathway into Level 4 and beyond.
What’s In It For You?
1) A Qualification the Industry Respects
The Level 3 Access to Aesthetics is a newly introduced VTCT qualification that has already become one of the most sought-after credentials in the field. It is widely recognised across the industry and crucially meets VTCT’s entry requirements for all Level 4 aesthetics courses, opening even more doors for your career progression. Instead of holding a mixture of older Level 2 and Level 3 facial units, you will hold a focused Level 3 aesthetics qualification that clearly states your competence at the level advanced training providers now expect as a minimum.
2) Master Advanced Electrical Facial Treatments
The Level 3 Facial Electrotherapy qualification trains you to confidently operate professional-grade aesthetic machines, including:
- Galvanic — deep cleansing and enhanced product penetration
- High Frequency — stimulates circulation and promotes collagen production
- Microcurrent — tones and lifts facial muscles for a non-surgical facelift effect
- EMS — firms and sculpts facial contours
- Lymphatic Drainage — reduces puffiness and improves skin radiance
Rather than touching on these modalities as part of a broader combined course, you will gain a dedicated, VTCT-recognised qualification that allows you to focus intensively on electrical facial treatments, understand the science and safety behind each one, and build genuine confidence in working with them in a professional environment.
3) Become a Fully Qualified Facial Aesthetician from Being a Complete Beginner
Together, these two qualifications make you a complete facial aesthetician skilled in skin analysis, manual facial treatments and advanced electrical treatments. From a standing start, you move through a structured Level 3 pathway that leaves you equipped to offer a full, premium menu of services that clients are actively seeking, from results-driven facials through to technology-based treatments. No previous experience or qualifications needed, this course is open to everyone over the age of 18.
4) Your Core Skills Stay Intact
Everything you value: manual facial treatments, anatomy, physiology and electrical facial treatments, remains firmly part of the curriculum. The strong foundation you expect from us is not going anywhere. From the outset, it is important to stress that this evolution is not about reducing content. The core facial units and aesthetics fundamentals remain in place. What changes is the way those units are packaged and titled, to better reflect VTCT’s updated qualification framework and to give you a more official, recognised and future-proof route through facial and aesthetics training.
This update reflects VTCT’s own move towards a more structured, progression-focused framework for facial and aesthetics education, designed to prepare learners more effectively for higher-level qualifications such as VTCT Level 4 Non-Surgical Aesthetic Procedures, which is the recognised route towards advanced non-medical aesthetics including pathways that support training in botulinum toxin and dermal fillers.
Comparing The Units: Facial And Aesthetics Fundamentals Stay The Same
A key question for any prospective or current learner is whether the facial and aesthetics content will remain the same. When you compare the units from the current Level 2 & 3 Facials combined course with those within the VTCT Level 3 Aesthetics and VTCT Level 3 Facial Electrical qualifications, you will see that the fundamental facial and skin units are preserved.
In both structures, you will study:
- Skin anatomy and physiology relevant to facial and aesthetics treatments, ensuring you understand the structure and function of the skin at a professional level.
- Health, safety and hygiene in the facial and aesthetics environment, so that you can deliver treatments safely and in line with best practice
- Client consultation, assessment and treatment planning for facial treatments, focusing on professional communication and accurate skin analysis.
- Manual facial techniques including cleansing, exfoliation, steaming where appropriate, extractions where relevant, facial massage, mask application and finishing products.
- Client care, aftercare and homecare advice to support results-driven facial and aesthetics practice.
The facial units that currently appear as part of the Level 2 and Level 3 combined facials journey are reflected in the Level 3 Aesthetics units, which have been carefully designed by VTCT to provide a more official and cohesive entry point into aesthetics.
The more advanced facial electrical content that appears in the upper portion of the combined course is formalised within Level 3 Facial Electrical, giving you a dedicated, VTCT-recognised qualification in electrical facial treatments.
In other words, when you compare the units and learning outcomes side by side, the substance of your facial and aesthetics training remains the same. What changes is that it is housed entirely at Level 3, in line with VTCT’s official streamlined pathway towards Level 4 non-surgical aesthetic procedures and ultimately towards more advanced non-medical aesthetic practice.
Why VTCT Has Introduced Level 3 Aesthetics – And Why It Matters
VTCT’s launch of Level 3 Aesthetics is a significant development for the facial and aesthetics sector. Rather than separating foundational facial skills at Level 2 and then building onto Level 3 in a less structured way, VTCT has created a dedicated Level 3 Aesthetics qualification that brings together core units in skin, facial treatments and client care under a single, clearly defined banner.
This has been designed specifically to provide a more streamlined and official education pathway into:
- VTCT Level 4 Non-Surgical Aesthetic Procedures for Skin Rejuvenation
- Other advanced non-medical aesthetics qualifications that prepare practitioners for treatments such as chemical peels, microneedling and, ultimately, training pathways that support the use of botulinum toxin and dermal fillers within the appropriate regulatory frameworks.
By moving your facial training into this VTCT Level 3 Aesthetics structure, we are aligning your education with VTCT’s endorsed progression route. Instead of holding a combination of Level 2 and Level 3 facial qualifications, you will hold focused Level 3 Aesthetics and Level 3 Facial Electrical awards that clearly state your competence in facial and aesthetics practice at the level most advanced aesthetics providers now expect as a minimum.
This is particularly important if your long-term goal is to progress into VTCT Level 4 Non-Surgical Aesthetic Procedures and to build a career in non-medical aesthetics, including areas that relate to botox and fillers training pathways. VTCT has created Level 3 Aesthetics specifically to ensure that learners arrive at Level 4 with a strong, standardised grounding in facial and aesthetics practice, rather than a patchwork of older facial units at mixed levels.
More Practice, Greater Confidence In Facial and Aesthetic Treatments
One of the most significant benefits of this updated structure is that it provides more focused practical training in both manual facial treatments and electrical facial aesthetics.
Within VTCT Level 3 Aesthetics, you will have dedicated time to consolidate:
- Professional skin analysis and facial assessment
- Core manual facial techniques and treatment routines
- Aesthetics-focused consultation, record-keeping and aftercare
Because these facial units are housed within a Level 3 aesthetics framework, you are encouraged to think beyond a basic beauty facial and towards results-driven facial and aesthetics practice, where treatment planning, skin health and progression into advanced procedures all connect.
When you proceed to VTCT Level 3 Facial Electrical, you are no longer dividing your attention between learning the basics and trying to understand the principles of electrical aesthetics at the same time. Instead, you approach electrical facial treatments with:
- A solid understanding of skin and facial anatomy and physiology
- Established confidence in hands-on facial techniques
- Clear professional behaviour and consultation skills
This structure gives you the opportunity to practise facial electrical treatments intensively, understand the science and safety behind each modality and refine your skills under supervision. The result is not only a VTCT-recognised qualification on paper, but genuine, practical confidence in delivering both manual and electrical facial and aesthetics treatments in a professional setting.
Course Fees: Incredible Value – Save £695
Alongside the structural update, we also want to be clear about pricing and highlight the value of this combined pathway.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Level 3 Access to Aesthetics (individual) | £1,595 |
| Level 3 Facial Electrotherapy (individual) | £1,395 |
| Total if bought separately | £2,990 |
| Combined course price | £2,295 |
| You save | £695 |
Two industry-recognised qualifications. One smart investment.
By enrolling on the combined pathway rather than taking each qualification separately, you benefit from a substantial saving while still gaining the full Level 3 Access to Aesthetics and Level 3 Facial Electrotherapy awards. For serious, career-focused learners, this offers both academic and financial value.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you would like individual guidance on how this refined facial and aesthetics pathway can work for you, we are happy to talk through your options. We can look at your current experience, your timeline and your long-term goals, and help you plan a route from Level 3 Aesthetics through to Level 4 Non-Surgical Aesthetic Procedures in a way that makes sense for your career.
What remains constant throughout is our commitment to high-quality facial and aesthetics education: thorough foundations, plenty of hands-on practice, and clear, VTCT-recognised progression towards the advanced non-medical aesthetics roles you may wish to pursue in the future.
We would love to help you move forward in your aesthetics career. Get in touch with us, we are here to answer any questions you may have about Level 3 Access to Aesthetics, Level 3 Facial Electrotherapy and your progression towards Level 4 non-surgical aesthetics.
