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Start Date: Duration: Level: Study mode: Course Location: Course Type:
September 1 Year Level 1 Full-Time City Campus Full-time Vocational Apply Enquire

What’s it all about?

Beauty therapy is an exciting and evolving industry. Trends and fashion are changing all the time and qualified therapists are needed to deliver professional, high-end treatments to range of clients in various settings.

Join our programme and take the first basic steps into the industry. Learn how to work with others, whilst developing excellent practical skills and professional behaviour.

No formal entry requirements

Study level Cost Additional fees
19+ please enquire You will need to provide your own stationery. You will also be given the opportunity to take part in trips and visits, which may incur a cost.

This course covers the following areas of beauty therapy:

- Introduction to the beauty sector
- Personal presentation
- Basic hand care
- Face painting
- Basic make up

English and Maths are important life skills that will help you to achieve your best in your studies and progress to your dream career. If you have not already achieved grade 9-4 in GCSE Maths and/or English at school, we will support you to improve your skills.

You will be placed on a management rota to help the salons run smoothly. This is done within the college setting.

We have several links to industry and will ensure you gain an outstanding learning experience with us and are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to progress onto the next level.

You be expected to attend college on a full-time basis. This may be between 9am-5pm each day.

Timetables will be issued at the start of the course.

The aim of the course is for students to gain a basic understanding of beauty therapy.

THe course will also help you to improve your social and communication skills, learn to work as part of a team, carry out practical treatments in a commercial setting and build upon your skills and knowledge.

This course covers the following areas of beauty therapy:

- Introduction to the beauty sector
- Personal presentation
- Hand care
- Face painting
- Basic make up application

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What’s next?

You could progress to Level 2 in a beauty related course or gain employment in the beauty sector.

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