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Beauty Therapy Level 3
Training you in the very latest skills of professional beauty therapy including face and body electrotherapy and body massage.
This course is designed to develop your practical beauty therapy skills in the College’s superb commercial training salons and clinic. Previous students have progressed to a range of exciting careers including running their own successful salons and providing treatments on cruise ships across the globe. You will have the opportunity to expand your knowledge through studying units such as individual permanent lashes, intimate waxing, spray tan and applying self-tan products. You can also learn about IT, data handling and contributing to the effective running of a beauty therapy business. You will develop a sound knowledge of health and safety, client care and communication. For the Level 3 Diploma in Massage Therapy see page 75.
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Qualification Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy
Duration One year
Course Content You will cover a diverse range of topics throughout your course. A selection of unit titles is shown below. • Health & Safety • Client Care & Consultation • Electrical Science • Provide Head & Body Massage Treatments • Improve Body/Face/Skin Condition Using Electrotherapy • Anatomy & Physiology
You will be assessed on a continuous basis within a realistic working environment and by an assessed portfolio of evidence, assignments, test papers and documented evidence of case studies. All full-time students are required to study maths and English at the appropriate level. Please see page 6 for more details. Entry Requirements • Five GCSEs at grade 4 (grade C) or above (to include maths, a science subject and English) or successful completion of a suitable and relevant Level 2 qualification at Merit grade • Successful interview and initial assessment in literacy and numeracy • Applicants will be expected to demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to the chosen subject area
Progression Progression routes shown are dependent on successful completion of qualifications and meeting entry criteria.
Study options may include: • Level 4 Beauty (at another institution) • University-level courses in Management (www.hlcollege.ac.uk for university-level courses)
Employment opportunities are varied and are not just limited to the UK, these include: • Salon, Health Spa/Hotel, Cruise Ship • Sales & Distribution • Manager or Supervisor
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Course Costs Please note that all workshops and supplementary certificates are at an additional cost and are not part of the formal Level 3 Diploma. The costs given below are subject to change.
Aged 16-18 years There are no tuition or examination fees | Materials Fee £100 and you will also be expected to buy your own equipment totalling approximately £250.
Aged 19 or over (at the start of the course) Different fees apply depending on your individual circumstances and prior qualifications. Please refer to page 18 for more detail or telephone 0800 032 1986 to speak to somebody who will be able to help.