This course will give you the qualifications and experience necessary to enter the field of beauty therapy and go on to work in beauty salons, spas, as a sales representative, on cruise ships, in health centres, or even start your own business.
You will work alongside enthusiastic and experienced staff and use up-to-date facilities and equipment. The department runs a variety of trips throughout the year, for example, an overseas spa trip. Students also have the opportunity to compete in WorldSkills competitions.
This course will develop your customer care, retailing and team working skills. You will learn how to handle money, multi-task and use your initiative.
This course usually takes place over three days.
During the course, you will study units including:
Students will be asked to complete some hours of work placement in a salon.
You will learn in a variety of situations including, theory classes, practical workshops and public salons, which are well equipped to prepare you for the industry.
This range of experience is designed to help you gain confidence, independence and professional awareness.
Assessment will be via:
Beauty Therapy is an assessment-based programme, and although you will have the time on the course for tutor supported learning, you must be prepared to allocate some of your own time for revision and to complete assignments.
All of our learners will be given support with their English and Maths skills where relevant to their main course. Those students who have not yet achieved a Grade 4 (or C) at GCSE in these subjects will continue to work towards these important qualifications at a level suited to them. However, students will still have to achieve the stated Entry Requirements before they start the course.
Beauty Therapy NVQ Level 2 or equivalent, plus you must show interest and motivation with a keenness to learn.
You will be required to purchase a salon uniform (approx. GBP50) and a kit (approx. GBP100) and text book for your personal use within classes. If the cost of these items would be a challenge and you live in a low income household/ or are in financial hardship, please ask Student Services about the financial support available.
Please speak to the course tutor if you require further
Jobs you could do
What you could study next
With a VTCT NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy Massage at Level 3, you could move into specialist qualifications such as a Level 4 Certificate in Laser and Light Treatments or a Level 4 Award in Advanced Aesthetic Treatments. If you're interested in running your own business, a Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in Business Management or Salon Management would complement your therapy skills. Some therapists also go on to study sports massage or remedial therapy at Level 4.
