Beauty Therapy Level 1

This course has been specifically designed to introduce you to practical beauty therapy skills and is an ideal progression route for further training. A fantastic stepping stone that will take you towards your chosen career.

This qualification will enable you to perform basic manicure and pedicure techniques, provide relaxing head massage treatments as well as cleansing, toning and moisturising treatments. You will learn how to give advice on skin care and basic day make-up application. To further enhance your skills you will also cover artistic and creative elements on your course such as nail art, themed face painting and photographic make-up.

The purpose of this qualification is to develop your skills in beauty therapy, giving you a good foundation for progression and learners will have their beauty therapy skills assessed in a real or realistic working environment.

Qualification Level 1 Diploma in Beauty Therapy

Duration One year

Course Content A selection of unit titles is shown below. • Introduction to the hair and beauty sector • The Art of Photographic Make-up • Providing Basic Manicure Treatment • Providing Basic Pedicure Treatment • Follow Health & Safety in the Salon • Create a Hair & Beauty Image • Salon Reception Duties • Nail Art Application • Skin Care • Basic Make-up Application • Themed Face Painting

You will be assessed on a continuous basis within a realistic working environment. You will also be required to produce a portfolio of evidence to be certified by your assessors. Theoretical aspects of the programme will mainly be assessed through assignments and internal and external test papers. All full-time students are required to study English and maths at the appropriate level. Please see page 6 for more details. Entry Requirements • GCSEs at grade 2 (grade E) and above in maths and English • Demonstrate a passion for the industry • Subject to a successful interview • Satisfactory reference

Progression Progression routes shown are dependent on successful completion of qualifications and meeting entry criteria.

Study options may include: • Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy • Level 1 or 2 in Hairdressing

Employment options may include: • Junior Beauty Specialist

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Course Costs The costs given below are subject to change.

Aged 16-18 years There are no tuition or examination fees | Materials Fee £190 and you will also be expected to buy your own equipment costing approximately £130

Aged 19 or over (at the start of the course) Tuition Fee £945 | Materials Fee £190 | Registration/Exam Fee £90 and you will also be expected to buy your own equipment costing approximately £130

“I like all of the practical we do because that’s when I feel most confident when learning.”

Taken from Student Voice Survey 2018, Level 1 Diploma in Beauty