City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy

General information

This qualification is made up from mandatory and optional units. This is suitable for those who already hold a level 2 qualification. Learners are required to build a portfolio of evidence to prove their skills, understanding and knowledge of the subject. Training is provided through salon sessions, and classroom teaching. On successful completion of this programme, learners will be classified as fully skilled L3 Beauty Therapist.

Course content

Learners will work toward a Level 3 in Beauty. Course units include:

• Monitor and maintain health and safety practice in the salon
• Client care and communication in beauty related industries
• Working with colleagues within the beauty related industries
• Promote and sell products and services to clients
• Provide body massage
• Provide body electro therapy treatments
• Provide facial electro therapy treatments
• Provide Indian head massage
• Provide stone therapy massage

Teaching and assessment

Students will be assessed by a combination of the following:

• Practical exams
• On line testing
• Tasks and assignments

For successful completion of the course, student will be required to achieve a minimum pass grade in all practical exams and on line tests.

Classroom based sessions are for the delivery of the anatomy and physiology and theory areas of the qualification. Salon based sessions involve training and practice on other students within the group, moving on to clients working in a realistic commercial environment. Home study will be required to enable students to achieve on this course (approx 6 hours a week).

Entry requirements

• Level 2 qualification in Beauty Therapy • Minimum of Level 1 in Literacy and Numeracy • Successful interview

Additional course costs

• Awarding body registration and Assessment Book & Certificates: £110.00 (under 19's free)
• Kit (Including textbook): £43.00
• Course materials & Portfolio: £140.00
• Uniform & shoes: £55.90

All costs are approximate and are subject to change.

Progression

Employment in the beauty therapy industry, beauty salons, health spa, cruise liners, airlines.

Dates and times

Course starts in September 2012 and will run for three days per week for one year.