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Beauty Therapy Services

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Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body 

VRQ Certificate/Diploma - City & Guilds

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 VRQ 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
Course Facts

September

Full-time

Kings Road Centre

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.

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

BTV


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.

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