Beauty Therapy

Course overview

This course would enable you to gain the first step on the ladder in the beauty industry. Level 1 is aimed at those learners who do not achieve a grade 4 or above in Maths and English , and want to pursue a career in this industry.

This course will equip you with the skills and knowledge required to provide facial, makeup and manicure treatments, at a beginner level. You will gain an insight into working with others in the hair and beauty sector, and knowledge of health, safety and hygiene requirements.

• Entry Requirements

  A learner needs to show passion and interest in the industry.

  If you do not have a grade 4 or above, you will take Maths and English classes as part of your timetabled classes.

• Benefits/Skills
  • This course will enable you to go onto gain a career in the beauty industry
  • You will be able to provide practical treatments
  • To be able to work in a real life salon environment whilst completing your training
• Who is this course for?
  Somebody who is interested in pursuing a career in beauty therapy, this course would lead onto further studies.
• Units/Modules
  • Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector
  • Presenting a professional image in a salon
  • Skin Care
  • Provide basic manicure treatment
  • Basic makeup application
  • Create a hair and beauty image
• Careers/Progression
  Level 2 Beauty Therapy full time or an apprenticeship or to gain work in the industry connected to beauty therapy
• Assessment Types
  Continual assessment - practically assessed