Beauty Therapy

This programme is aimed at adult learners and those already working in industry at junior level who wish to further their career in the Beauty Therapy industry. 

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

Level 3 is ideal if you already have a Beauty therapy qualification and want to become a Senior Therapist and gain additional spa skills 

To gain your Diploma in Body and Spa Therapy 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 Body and Spa Therapy 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: 

• Working with colleagues within the beauty related industries 
• Monitor and maintain health and safety practice in the salon 
• Client care and communication in beauty related industries 
• Promote and sell products and services to clients 
• Provide body massage 
• Provide massage using pre-blended aromatherapy oils 
• Monitor and maintain spa area 
• Provide spa treatments 
• Provide Indian head massage 
• Apply stone therapy massage 

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 Diploma in Body and Spa Therapy 

These qualifications can prepare you to work in a salon and help you progress to become a senior member of staff. 

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. 

Level 2 Beauty Therapy. Relevant industry experience and qualifications will be considered.