This part-time body and spa therapy course will give you the specialist skills you need to carry out advanced treatments for beauty therapy, spa therapy, massage therapy and facial electrical treatments. The body and spa therapy route includes electrical facial treatments, body massage, aroma massage, spa treatments and lashes. This course will provide you with all the skills needed for employment in the beauty industry, from mobile therapists to working on cruise liners, salons or spas.
Body and Spa Therapy
- Level: 3
- Qualification: Diploma
- Awarding body: City & Guilds (C&G)
- Duration: One year
- Course type: Part-time
- Time of day: Daytime, Evening
- When you'll study: Mondays, 9.00am - 1.00pm, Tuesdays, 9.00am - 12.30pm, Wednesdays 9.00am - 3.00pm
What's it all about?
Course information
Before attending this course, you will need to have completed a facial course to a level 2 standard. If you have completed Level 2 Beauty Therapy, this subject will have been included and the College offers a stand-alone facial course.
You will also need to:
- have a good knowledge of biology and the body systems
- be confident in your communication skills.
On successful completion you may be able to progress to a range of beauty therapy courses at the College.
Future careers
What you could earn:
Hairdressing and Beauty Salon Managers and Proprietors
Potential salary
Entry level salary
Average salary
Annual openings in Plymouth
What you could earn:
Beauticians and Related Occupations
Potential salary
Entry level salary
Average salary
Annual openings in Plymouth
What you could earn:
Hairdressers and Barbers
Potential salary
Entry level salary
Average salary
Annual openings in Plymouth
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