Beauty Therapy

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 beauth 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’ve 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, cat walk make up and professional beauty exhibitions.

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.

There is a strong student centred approach to the course where all students are encouraged to develop confidence to learn independently.

The course comprises of 10 units that are continually assessed via practical client sessions and online exams or formal written/ practical exams.

3/4 GCSE grade D/3 or above including English and Maths.

However, if you do not achieve the pre-entry requirements we have a level1/2  beauty course for you to study.

The Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Nail Services is a substantial vocational qualification that will confirm your competence as a nail technician. This qualification includes all the required elements to work effectively as a nail technician including:

• 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 activities

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Nail Services

This qualification is designed for learners aged 16 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.

These courses are assessed and quality assured by centre staff. Work will be set to improve your practical skills, knowledge and understanding. For practical elements, you will be observed by your assessor. All your work will be collected in a portfolio of evidence.

Externally assessed question papers, completed electronically, will be set and marked by the awarding body.

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