Beauty Therapy (Technical Certificate)

This qualification is based on the national occupational standards for beauty therapy and includes all the required elements to work effectively as a beauty therapist. Learners must achieve all mandatory units which include:
- Health safety and hygiene
- Consultation techniques and client care
- Manicure treatments
- Pedicure treatments
- Waxing services
- Facial treatments
- Skin type analysis
- Eyebrow shaping services
- Eyelash and eyebrow tinting services
- Make-up applications
- Anatomy and physiology for beauty therapists
Throughout this qualification, learners will develop their knowledge and understanding of relevant anatomy and physiology and health and safety. They will also develop the knowledge, understanding and skills to consult with clients whilst providing a range of beauty treatments including facial treatments, skin analysis, manicure, pedicure, waxing, eyelash/eyebrow treatments and make-up applications. In parallel, learners will develop their communication and customer service skills, their awareness of environmental sustainability and their commercial skills, all of which are valued highly by employers. Problem solving, team working, and research skills will also be developed.
You will gain support in choosing the right career choice and building confidence in working within a team and preparing for employment.
English and maths will form part of this programme for 16-18 learners.

Please Click Here to view the specific entry requirements for our 16-18 Study Programmes.

Work Experience is a vital part of the course and you will be supported in finding a work placement relevant to your study.

You will be on a course where assessment of practical observations supports your programme of learning. You will build a portfolio of evidence and assessed through practical assessment, exams and assignments.

Upon successful completion of this qualification, students can advance their Beauty skills by enrolling on one of our level 3 courses.

This course is fully funded, a kit and uniform will need to be purchased at the cost of approx. £200.

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