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Beauty Therapy (Massage Route)

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Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body 

VRQ Diploma - City & Guilds

Level 

Level Three

What's it all about? 

The world could be your oyster if you decide that beauty therapy is the course for you. You will find beauty therapists working and running salons almost anywhere - on cruise liners, at health farms and at leisure centres. Whatever career route you decide, our course can fast track you to success.

An in-depth knowledge of beauty therapy at level 2 must be achieved before this level can be taken. This course offers a more holistic approach, incorporating a massage route of modules.

Progression 

On successful completion you may progress on to the Level 4 Management Practice and Advanced Techniques in the Hair and Beauty Sector Diploma at the College, or a wide range of careers in the health and beauty industry, including cruise ships, health farms, spas and salons etc.

Entry Requirements 

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

  • four GCSEs at grades A-C (including English and maths)
  • a BTEC foundation diploma in a related subject at year 2
  • an NVQ level 2/technical certificate in a related subject
  • an NVQ level 2/technical certificate in beauty therapy is compulsory.

Duration 

One year

Business Benefits 

This course will give you the knowledge and skills required to work effectively within a salon environment to a professional standard.

Run On Demand? 

No

Roll On Roll Off? 

No

Are there any exams? 

There is continual assessment throughout the course consisting of direct observation, oral questions, written tasks and final multiple choice end tests set by the award body. A portfolio of evidence needs to be completed and maintained throughout the course, this requires time and dedication, but guidance will be given.

Course Content

What does the course involve? 

Salon manager / technician duties as well as health and safety modules. Practical and theory sessions are carried out to gain this qualification. The practice and training enables you to transfer skills into a professional setting. You will be required to complete the following five practical units:

  • Indian head massage
  • body massage
  • aromatherapy massage using pre-mixed oils
  • tanning
  • anatomy and physiology.

In addition to classroom sessions, you should be prepared to commit additional time to home study and practice.

When can I study? 

Mondays and Wednesdays, 6.00pm - 9.00pm
Course Facts

1 August 2012

Part-time

Kings Road Centre

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details.

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details

No level information available

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Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

Click here to request an application form be sent to you through the post or download a printable copy.

Case Studies

Ashleigh Johns

I studied beauty at City College Plymouth, the courses were really thorough, and I learnt so much, that’s why I knew I wanted to come back here to do my A1 Assessor Award in Beauty. It took me a year to do my assessors award, including a work placement which I was able to do at Creative Solutions Beauty Salon, situated at the College. Here I practiced assessing students performing body treatments, facials, waxing and nail enhancements.

Once I had qualified as an assessor I immediately starting looking for a job, during this time I heard about Pure - the College’s new Hair and Day Spa. When I saw how fantastic the facilities were here I knew it would be a great place to work.

It feels like I’ve gone full circle as I’m now the one assessing the students...

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