An ideal course for those that are aged 16-18 years old and have expressed an interest in the Beauty Therapy industry.
- 4 GCSEs at Grade 3
- attend an interview with a course tutor
- satisfactory references
A kit and uniform is a compulsory course requirement. Financial support may be available - see student services. All kits purchased through the college will remain on college premises to support assessments.
Applicants will be accepted after a successful interview and references received.
The content on this course covers a wide range of topics such as Facial Skincare Treatments, Waxing & Pedicure Services and Promotion of Additional Services. Students will also undertake the relevant Function Skills ( English, Maths or IT).
This programme is mainly practical and aims to bring together the various elements of the topics mentioned above that are used within a beauty therapy environment. Students will be exposed to a variety of teaching and learning methods including classroom-based and practical sessions.
A variety of assessment methods are used including assignments and conducting practical work on paying customers.
On successful completion of this course, students can progress to a Level 3 Beauty Therapy programme. Alternatively, students can seek employment in a junior position.
All students are expected to comply with the industry code of practice for salon dress. Students will require to purchase the relevant kit to support their studies - financial support is available; see Student Services for further details.
