Beauty Therapy Certificate

Course code: FTB048

School of Lifestyle

The Programme

Students will learn Assistant Therapist skills including a range of treatments for the face, hands and feet. You will contribute to salon health and safety, teamwork and positive working relationships. You will have the opportunity to build skills and work experience in our salons by undertaking reception duties, dispensary duties and assisting other therapists. Alongside the beauty therapy training, students will get the chance to improve their personal skills, English, Maths and ICT. The course is divided into three distinct qualifications.
- Beauty Therapy Certificate
Follow health and safety in the salon
Introduction to the hair and beauty Sector
Providing basic manicure treatment
Providing basic Pedicure Treatment
Skin care
Working with others in the hair and beauty sector
Basic make up application
Themed Face Painting
- Personal development covering development of self confidence, personal health and well being, money management and achievement of goals.
- Functional skills to improve and develop skills in English, Maths and ICT to enable progression to higher level courses.
The qualifications are assessed through the building of a portfolio of work from assignments, written tasks, practical assessments and short tests.

The Programme Content

Students will learn Assistant Therapist skills including a range of treatments for the face, hands and feet. You will contribute to salon health and safety, team work and positive working relationships. You will have the opportunity to build skills and work experience in our salons by undertaking reception duties, dispensary duties and assisting other therapists. Alongside the beauty therapy training, students will get the chance to improve their personal skills, English, Maths and ICT.

The course is divided into three distinct qualifications.
- Beauty Therapy Certificate:
Follow health and safety in the salon
Introduction to the hair and beauty Sector
Providing basic manicure treatment
Providing basic Pedicure Treatment
Skin care
Working with others in the hair and beauty sector
Basic make up application
Themed Face Painting
- Personal development covering development of self confidence, personal health and well being, money management and achievement of goals.
- Fun

Entry Requirements

Ideally, you will have a minimum of four GCSEs grade G-D (including Maths, English and Science). Good personal presentation skills and a commitment to learning are also important.

Costs

Salon uniform, personal equipment and books required will cost approximately £300. There may also be additional costs for printing, educational visits, manufacturer diploma short courses and other activities.

Venue

Barnstaple, Main Site

Progression

Excellent progress and performance on this course can lead to entry on to the Level 2 Beauty Therapy Diploma or Level 2 in Hairdressing. Alternatively you may seek employment as an Assistant Beautician or Receptionist.

Length of Study

One year.

Academic Year

This course starts in the 2013 / 2014 academic year.