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Beauty Therapy Services

Submitted by admin on 15 December 2011 - 2.45 am
Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body 

Certificate/Diploma

Level 

Level Two

What's it all about? 

You may already have the basic practical beauty therapy skills and knowledge and now want to develop your working knowledge to progress to the next stage, or maybe you're looking to start your career in the beauty industry.

You'll learn more detail and get more practice in providing facials, manicures, pedicures, waxing, make-up and eye treatments and we'll introduce you to the anatomy and physiology related to each treatment. We'll also teach you more about health and safety in the workplace, employment skills and reception.

The first qualification, the certificate, must be achieved before progression onto the diploma. Excellent attendance and a positive attitude are essential to ensure progression.

You will need good communication skills - you and your fellow students will practice the above treatments (even bikini waxing) on each other before you begin working on clients! In order for you to practice and perform these treatments you will need to purchase a uniform, kit of equipment and products. This will cost approximately £500 and is a mandatory requirement. Full details will be provided at interview.

Progression 

On successful completion you may continue yourstudies and work towards a level 3 qualification in body and spa therapy or nail technology at the College. You can also work in beauty salons, nail studios etc. Alternative career opportunities exist in wholesale, retail and marketing.

Entry Requirements 

In our experience in order to be successful on this level of course you will need one of the following:

  • four GCSEs at grades D-F (including English and maths)
  • a BTEC foundation diploma in a related subject
  • an NVQ level 1/technical certificate in a related subject
  • successful completion of the PLP/Prince’s Trust programme
  • equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience.

Duration 

One year

Business Benefits 

This NVQ provides a framework to ensure your staff are competent in a range of skills, knowledge and understanding of the functions required in their job role.

Are there any exams? 

There are a range of external assessments as well as practical, written and oral assessments to accompany each unit. Projects and portfolios of evidence are also required for some of these units. Functional skills will be assessed.

Course Content

What does the course involve? 

The main subject areas covered include:
• providing facial skincare treatment
• enhancing the appearance of eyebrows and lashes
• carrying out waxing, manicure and pedicure services.

Plus optional units:
• fulfill salon reception duties
• provide make-up services
• tanning
• nail technologies. 

When can I study? 

Three/four days per week

Stone Therapy

Submitted by admin on 2 December 2011 - 11.45 pm
Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body 

City & Guilds

Level 

Level Three

What's it all about? 

Stone therapy is an ancient holistic treatment which uses both hot volcanic and cold marine stones to promote deep relaxation, re-balance energy and stimulate the body's systems. It allows the therapist to work more intensely and with more efficiency than other massages without placing strain on their hands.

Progression 

By developing these skills it will assist you in gaining employment and being able to offer a more varied body therapy treatment.

Entry Requirements 

You will need to have some background knowledge or experience within the beauty or massage industry. Knowledge of anatomy and physiology is also a requirement.

Duration 

One evening a week for ten weeks

Business Benefits 

This course will enable you to develop massage skills and offer a more advanced and up to date, modern body therapy treatment. 

Are there any exams? 

There will be a combination of practical and written assessments.

Course Content

What does the course involve? 

This ten week course will equip you with the practical skills to become a competent stone therapist. It comprises theory, practical and assessment sessions and requires you to undertake a commitment to complete some theory home study. 

Theory subjects include: history, principles and cultural uses of stone therapy, contra-indications and contra-actions to performing a treatment, consultation techniques, effects and benefits to receiving a stone therapy, health and safety aspects, and care of stones and equipment.

Practical sessions involve progression of  working on your peers and clients to complete a full stone therapy treatment.  

When can I study? 

Thursdays, 5.30pm - 9.00pm

Management Practice and Advanced Techniques in the Hair and Beauty Sector (subject to approval)

Submitted by lgreenleaf on 3 October 2011 - 9.13 am
Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body 

Diploma

Level 

Level Four

What's it all about? 

These qualifications can help you set up and run your own hairdressing or beauty business. You’ll get the skills to manage staff and resources, learn how to develop and promote your business, and develop your technical skills and knowledge to enable career progression and opportunity.

Progression 

On successful completion you may progress to a level 4/5 management course at the College.

Entry Requirements 

You will be required to have prior knowledge of the hairdressing and beauty industries and hold a level 3 beauty therapy or hairdressing qualification, or equivalent, before starting this course. All candidates should have access to work experience to complete these qualifications.

Duration 

One year

Are there any exams? 

For each mandatory and optional unit chosen, you will be expected to complete an assignment. The assignments will cover practical tasks and knowledge and understanding.

Course Content

What does the course involve? 

You will study a range of units such as ...

Hairdressing:
• quality management of client care in the hair and beauty sector
• principles of studio photography
• hair colour correction
• manage the creation of a hair style collection
• hair and scalp specialist services
• sales management in the hair and beauty sector
• management of health, safety and security in the salon
• marketing in the hair and beauty sector
• human resource management within the hair and beauty sector.

 

Beauty therapy:
• quality management of client care in the hair and beauty sector
• make and test beauty therapy products
• cultural, social and technological influences on beauty-related industries
• dermatology and microbiology
• advanced epilation techniques
• laser and light treatments for hair removal
• enhance appearance using micro-pigmentation treatment
• physiology of ageing
• sales management in the hair and beauty sector
• public relations in the hair and beauty sector
• management of health, safety and security in the salon.

When can I study? 

Full-time

College Celebrates Students’ Success

Submitted by psmith on 14 January 2011 - 12.29 pm

Staff and students at City College Plymouth are celebrating today after the City’s league tables showed that the College was ranked fourth* out of the fifteen non-selective schools and colleges in the City. The College’s average points score per exam entry is 208.7.

New Year, New Look With City College Plymouth

Submitted by keaster on 4 January 2011 - 2.51 pm

City College Plymouth is offering a range of cut-price hair and beauty treatments to rejuvenate people after the festive season.

The College’s state-of-the-art hairdressing and day spa - Pure is giving a 15% discount on all of its services between Tuesday 4 January and Monday 28 February 2011.

College sets-up exam results helpline

Submitted by keaster on 18 August 2010 - 7.51 am

Exam results time is never easy, which is why City College Plymouth has set-up a helpline for people who didn’t receive the grades they wanted or are still unsure of what they want to do.

Impartial advice and guidance will be available from the College’s Student Services team on 01752 305803 from 8.30am to 5.00pm on weekdays.

Eddie Beech, Careers Co-ordinator at City College Plymouth commented: “The main message for anyone who didn’t receive the results they were hoping for is not to panic as help is at hand.

Me Hairdressing

Submitted by psmith on 17 August 2010 - 2.15 pm

Me Hairdressing LogoMe Hairdressing is proud to be a member of City College Plymouth’s Employer Endorsement Scheme. The salon, which opened in 2008, employs eight members of staff.

“We work closely with City College Plymouth and our apprentices all study at the College. I am a firm believer in training and in encouraging staff to achieve the very best they can.

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