Free Level 1 Beauty Therapy Course in Worcester. Classes run at St Dunstan's Worcester, full-time during the day. You'll spend a year building practical skills in skincare, makeup application, manicures, pedicures, and nail art, alongside salon hygiene and client communication. The course covers both theory and hands-on work in an onsite training salon. To enrol, you'll need four GCSEs at grade 2 or above, including maths and English, plus a satisfactory interview. This is a recognised beauty therapy qualification from VTCT.
Who this course is for
Do you enjoy giving your friends manicures and facials? Or can�t wait to try out the latest make-up trends? Do you dream of turning your passion for beauty into a career? If the answer is yes, then this is the course for you. This course balances theory with some great hands-on experience. At one of our onsite salons, you will learn how to provide basic manicures and pedicures, skin care, basic make-up and art of photograph make-up to support you into the beauty therapy industry. Through learnin
Entry requirements
4 GCSE (Graded 2 and above) including maths & English., Entry will be subject to a satisfactory interview.,
What you will learn
You'll practise basic skincare and facial treatments in a salon setting.
You'll apply makeup techniques, including photographic makeup.
You'll carry out basic manicure and pedicure treatments.
You'll create nail art designs.
You'll follow health and safety procedures in a professional salon.
You'll handle salon reception duties and work with clients professionally.
You'll learn how to present a professional image in the hair and beauty sector.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of practical sessions in the training salon and classroom-based theory. Assessment covers both your practical skills and your knowledge of beauty therapy principles. You'll be assessed on treatments you carry out on clients as well as written or knowledge-based tasks. All essential beauty equipment and products are provided for lessons and assessments. You'll need to purchase your own uniform and personal beauty kit; full details are given at interview or induction.
What you will need to bring
St Dunstan's Worcester provides all essential beauty equipment and products for lessons and assessments. You'll need to buy your own uniform and a personal beauty kit. Full details of required items, costs, and suppliers are given at your interview or induction evening.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Beauty therapist assistant: support qualified therapists in a salon.
Nail technician: provide manicure, pedicure, and nail art services.
Salon receptionist: front-of-house and client-facing salon role.
Makeup artist assistant: support on shoots or in retail beauty counters.
Beauty counter advisor: advise customers and demonstrate products in retail.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy: the natural next step, covering a wider range of treatments and preparing you for work as a qualified beauty therapist.
Level 2 Diploma in Nail Technology: a specialist route if you want to focus on nail services.
Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy: advanced treatments and the qualification many salons look for in senior therapists.
