Body and Spa Therapy

Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body

Diploma

Level

Level Three

What's it all about?

This course will provide a variety of advanced facial and body therapy treatments. It will prepare you for employment by expanding and improving on your salon planning, communication skills and sales techniques alongside health and safety practices.

This versatile qualification covers varying massage techniques, electrotherapy and spa therapy, allowing you to focus or specialise in one area once you are qualified and gain employment.

Progression

On successful completion you may progress to the 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 course you will need one of the following:

four to five GCSEs at grades A*-C (including English and maths)
a BTEC first diploma in a related subject
an NVQ level 2/technical certificate in beauty therapy
prior knowledge of the beauty therapy industry
a 14-19 higher diploma
successful completion of an Apprenticeship programme
equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience.

Duration

One year

Business Benefits

A useful qualification for anyone looking to set-up their own beauty therapy business.

Run On Demand?

Roll On Roll Off?

Are there any exams?

There will be a combination of exams and assignments.

Course Content

What does the course involve?

There are four theory-based units which include:
• health and safety in the salon
• client care and communication
• promotion and sales
• working with colleagues in beauty related industries.

There are six practical-based units which include:
• body massage
• massage using pre-blended aromatherapy oils
• facial electrotherapy treatments
• self-tanning
• the monitoring and maintenance of a spa area
• providing spa treatments.

When can I study?

Three to four days a week

Course Facts

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Start Date:

September

Course Type:

Full-time

Location:

Kings Road Centre

Material Fees:

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

Level:

No level information available

Course Code:

BBT

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.