Beauty Therapy Techniques
Course Code: DBTV
Level: 3
Subject area: Complementary Therapies
Awarding body: City & Guilds
Qualification: City & Guilds, Diploma
Course type: Full-time, Part-time
Time of Day: Daytime
Duration: One year
Do you want a career in the beauty industry, focusing on specialist treatments and therapies? This full-time course at City College Plymouth will equip you with the skills you need to take on this challenge and start your career in the beauty therapy sector. You’ll learn the skills needed to carry out advanced treatments in facial and body techniques, such as body electrical, facial electrical, microdermabrasion, body massage and stone therapy.
This qualification covers a wide range of skills and knowledge required for working in the beauty sector, including;
- body massage
- facial electrotherapy treatments
- body electrotherapy treatments
- microdermabrasion
- stone therapy
- self-tanning.
In order to be successful on this course, you should already have a level 2 qualification in Beauty Therapy.
You will be assessed by practical observations in a realistic environment on paying clients and through assignment work, which will include oral and written questions. A portfolio of evidence is required to complete the course and support assessments. There are also some externally set online exams.
On successful completion, you may wish to progress to the following courses at the College;
Fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2020/21 (August 2020 – July 2021). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2021/22.
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.)
Course Code: DBTV
Course Fees
A Full Course Fee: Not applicable to this course
B Reduced Course Fee (for those in receipt of qualifying benefits): Not applicable to this course
C Ancillary course costs (ie books and equipment): Not applicable to this course
D Advanced Learner Loan Fee: £2500
| How old are you? | How much will you pay? |
|---|---|
| 16 - 18 | |
| 19 - 23 | (Note: If you do not have a level 3 qualification, this course may be free). |
| 24+ |
Please note fees are quoted for one year only.