Beauty Therapy Level 3

NVQ Level 3 Beauty Therapy - Business Studies - Health & Safety - Supervisory Management - Body and facial electrical and mechanical therapy - Body massage and figure diagnosis - Anatomy and Physiology - Epilation hair removal The qualification is based on continuous assessment and builds on skills learnt at level 2 which is a pre-requisite to commencing this qualification, this will be awarded after practical assessments, written papers and when assignments are achieved. Case studies on clients are incorporated in a realistic working environment in facial and body therapy work over a period of sessions - There is opportunity to attend a 1 week work experience during term time to gain first hand experience in industry. Students must seek a suitable salon environment for the duration but it must be Health and Safety vetted by the College to ensure a full risk assessment has been undertaken. This often leads to offers of employment. - A one week 'guest speaker' industry week occurs mid-year to provide the students with enrichment opportunities in topics that are not covered in their curriculum. - Opportunity to enter national competitions in electrolysis and beauty treatments are at students own discretion.

Level 2 equipment from previous course - must be restocked with consumables for the start of the level 3 course. - Epilation kit - Uniform - tunic and trousers - Shoes - Course related text books Upon completion of the course, successful students may become members of professional awarding body to include professional liability insurance to enable them to work on the paying public. The qualification is recognised to a standard to be employed in Beauty Salons, Health and Leisure Centres, Cruise Liners, Working as a mobile beauty therapist; Working in a well stocked professional Dermalogica retail salon. * Full training in professional product knowledge by Dermalogica - compulsory attendance in Induction week at start of course as the workshops are offered once only in the course. * Additional training in beauty-related treatments offered during industry week plus tasters in new technologies or products and trade show visits. Applicants must be prepared to receive all the treatments on themselves without exception to learn during the practical sessions and raise awareness of a client experience. Client base must be promoted to enable all students to gain assessments in a timely manner. Minimum of 90% attendance required. Outstanding punctuality required INDUSTRY INFORMATION Hours Your working hours would typically be 9am to 5pm, including Saturdays. Some salons offer evening appointments. You could work in a high street salon or beauty clinic, health spa, hotel, or on a cruise ship. You could also be self-employed, either working from home or visiting clients in their own homes. Income Beauty therapists typically earn between £12,000 and £17,000 a year. Salon managers can earn over £20,000 a year. Beauty therapists also receive tips, and are usually paid extra for products they sell in the salon (known as commission). Figures are intended as a guideline only. Skills and knowledge To become a beauty therapist you would need: a friendly and welcoming manner the ability to make clients feel relaxed tact, diplomacy and the ability to listen and communicate well the ability to explain procedures clearly to clients business awareness and the ability to sell products and earn commission a high standard of personal hygiene and care for your appearance the ability to be on your feet for most of the day some knowledge of chemistry, anatomy and human biology a talent for applying nail art and make-up. Key facts: There are 51,500 people working in the health and fitness industry. There are over 3,100 private fitness facilities within the UK with 4,397,200 members. There are just under 2,600 public health and fitness facilities, which have over 2,758,400 members. 38% of the workforce is employed full-time, 42% part-time and 20% self-employed. Around 29% of the health and fitness workforce is aged 16-24 years (compared with 14% across all industries in the UK) South West - There are 53,700 people employed in the active leisure, learning and well-being sector, of which 4,100 are employed in the health and fitness industry. The region offers a range of opportunities for surfing, sailing, surf lifesaving, Tarka Trail, Camel Trail and coastal paths. Industry skills gaps in the region include: sport specific technical skills; communication; management; team-working; planning and preparing work; initiative; project management; and problem solving.

Suitability through interview; & references prior to start of course * Upon completion and achievement of Level 2 NVQ Beauty Therapy and relevant functional skills prior to the start of the course * Motivated, enthusiastic, committed and of a mature disposition. * Outstanding reference from Level 2 Personal Tutor required concentrating on motivation, attitude to learning, attendance and punctuality, * Excellent college record and reference required - 90% attendance target and less than 3% lateness * Normal Gloucestershire College application procedures apply

- Sports Massage - Holistic Therapies (reflexology, aromatherapy and Indian Head, stone Massage) - Make-up specialism - Spa therapies - Nail technician - Foundation Degree in Health and Complementary Therapies - Salon/Health spa / beauty sales / training industry employment

STAFF INDUSTRY EXPERT Jo Wheeler-Smith - Lecturer Jo studied at GC, and then learnt to do aromatherapy, which led to management and later on working on a cruise ship offering beauty treatment. This job enabled her to travel the world, including the Caribbean, Mediterranean and Australia on a cruise ship, which she did for 3 years. Jo then returned to salon management, before completing her VHC and becoming a teacher at GC. “Since studying at Gloucestershire College I have developed my range of skills and, managed beauty salons, travelled round the world on cruise ships and have now been teaching at the college for five years. My experiences working in the beauty industry have been varied and memorable; the highlight being getting paid to travel around the Caribbean, Mediterranean and Australia, using the beaches as my beauty parlour!” “The vast range of opportunities within the beauty industry makes it a very exciting and popular one to be involved in. Here at Gloucestershire College, our staff have a wide variety of experiences from managing health spas to company training, and they are able to use this commercial experience to provide teaching that is relevant to the student hoping to work in the industry.”

Please contact the College on 0845 155 2020 for further details