Beauty Therapy

This programme is aimed at school leavers aged 16-18 and those who wish to start their career working in the beauty industry.  

Learners undertaking this course will need to have a keen interest in learning the foundation beauty therapy skills and developing their communication and customer service skills. 

It provides the necessary skills and knowledge that provide occupational competence as a junior therapist. 

The Certificate/Diploma in Beauty Therapy is designed for learners who work in or wish to pursue a career in Beauty Therapy. It provides the necessary skills and knowledge that provide occupational competence as a junior therapist. 

This course will provide you with a detailed knowledge and understanding of all the Level 1 and 2 treatments  

The Certificate/Diploma in Beauty Therapy covers a range of skills and knowledge such as Manicure, Pedicure, Facial and skin care, Eye treatments, Hair removal and make up as well as health and safety and consulting with clients. The course comprises of mandatory and optional units that are continually assessed via observed work, oral questions, online tests and assignments. 

 On completion of the programme, you will need to show competence in a broad range of beauty therapy skills, be able to demonstrate considerable responsibility for your work and have the ability to work independently. 

You will study practical skills and theory with us and then try out what you have learned in our on-site salons and be taught by helpful and enthusiastic staff, who have a wide range of experience in this industry. 

As part of the programme, you will have the opportunity to take part in additional qualifications and training, for example gel nails, spray tans, ear piercing, catwalk make up and professional beauty exhibitions 

Year 1 – Level 1 Diploma in Hair and Beauty

Year 2 – NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy

It will enable successful students to move into a career in the beauty industry. Upon completion you will be able to make informed choices regarding future employment opportunities such as in spas or salons. You can also move on to the Level 3 Beauty Therapy, Spa Therapy, Media-Makeup, or Nail Services courses.

To gain your Beauty Therapy qualifications, assessment is ongoing throughout your course. 

You will work commercially within a realistic working environment and be continually assessed using a variety of methods, including practical observations, written evidence and oral questioning. You will also complete online multiple-choice questions for each unit to demonstrate the underpinning knowledge.

Your progress will be supported by your tutors and tracked throughout.

3 GCSE grade D/3 or above, ideally to include maths and English. However, if you do not achieve the pre-entry requirements, we have a level 1/2 Beauty course for you to study

This programme is aimed at adult learners and those already working in industry at junior level who wish to further their career in the ever-growing Nails industry. 

Learners undertaking this course will need to already hold a level 2 qualification within hairdressing or Beauty Therapy and hold the basic foundation skills.  

Level 3 is ideal if you already have a hairdressing or Beauty therapy qualification and want to become a Senior Nail Technician. 

The Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Nail Services is a substantial vocational qualification that will confirm your competence as a nail technician. 

To gain your Diploma you will learn within a realistic working environment in our professional and fully equipped commercial salons. By the end of your qualification, you will be demonstrating your skills on paying clients.  

You will be assessed as you learn. For each unit, your assessor will support and observe and asks questions as you perform a task, look at a portfolio of work that you have built as formal evidence of your learning. Then they confirm you have the skills to do the job well. 

The qualification allows you to learn, develop and practise the skills required to provide beauty therapy services at an advanced level.  

The Level 3 Diploma in Nail services is a nationally recognised qualification, which provides a detailed understanding of the industry and covers a range of skills and knowledge within the following units: 

• Enhance and maintain nails using UV gel 
• Enhance and maintain nails using liquid and powder ‘Acrylic’ 
• Plan and create nail art designs 
• Developing a range of creative nail images 
• Prepare and finish nail overlays using electric files ‘E-file’ 
• Contribute to the planning and implementation of promotional activity  

The course comprises of mandatory and optional units that are continually assessed via observed work, oral questions, online tests and assignments. On completion of the programme you will need to show competence in a broad range of Beauty Therapy skills, be able to demonstrate considerable responsibility for your work and have the ability to work independently. 

During the programme you will be able to participate in national competitions, work with a professional photographer and attend trips to further your knowledge.  

You will work in our commercial salon within the campus, working on clients offering you relevant work experience. 

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Nail Services

This qualification is designed for learners aged 19 years or over and will support you to gain employment as a nail technician, as the units contained in this qualification cover all the skills and knowledge required for this role.

This qualification will prepare you for employment as a nail technician. You will also be eligible to join a professional association and gain insurance as a nail technician. Career opportunities as a nail technician exist in a variety of contexts, including:

• Working in commercial nail and beauty
• Working in a retail concession / nail bar
• Working independently/self-employed/mobile/home-based settings.

This is an approved qualification for working as a senior nail technician. It also provides a sound platform for further learning or training. Progression opportunities exist in the form of specialist vocationally related qualifications at Levels 3 and 4.

To gain your Beauty Therapy qualifications, assessment is ongoing throughout your course.

You will work commercially within a realistic working environment and be continually assessed using a variety of methods, including practical observations, written evidence and oral questioning. You will also complete online multiple-choice questions for each unit to demonstrate the underpinning knowledge.

Your progress will be supported by your tutors and tracked throughout.

Entry onto this qualification can be via previous attainment of a Level 2 qualification in beauty therapy and/or a successful skills test and interview