Level 4 Diploma in Advanced Beauty Therapy Techniques

LEVEL 4 DIPLOMA IN ADVANCED BEAUTY THERAPY TECHNIQUES

Course summary

This qualification is ideal for experienced and qualified beauty professionals who work unsupervised and have a high level of relevant knowledge and skills. You’ll get the skills to manage staff and resources, learn how to develop and promote your business and also develop your technical skills. It will also help you progress in a wide range of roles within the beauty sector including Salon Owner/ Manager or even becoming a trainer in the industry. Whilst studying this qualification you are required to either work in the industry or to have a suitable work placement to enable you to continue to develop your skills.

LORRAINE DALE

Course: Level 4 Advanced Beauty Therapy Techniques Post Studies: Self-employed beauty therapist

"It was great to learn from knowledgeable tutors who were more than happy to share their knowledge. They really encouraged us!"

Course content

You will study the following units: • Quality management of client care in the hair and beauty sector • 2 units will be delivered off site at a laser clinic by an industry specialist. This ensures you are trained in the latest and most up to date techniques used in the industry. • Enhance appearance using micropigmentation treatment - this unit is delivered by a well known and much respected industry specialist who judged in the 2018 micropigmentation UK awards. She has over 15 years of experience to share with you. • Salon Management • Each unit will consist of an assignment and practical tasks.

Location: Rochdale

Duration:

1 year full-time

Start date;

September 2023

Fees:

£3345 per year

Entry requirements:

Level 3 in Beauty Therapy which must include the facial electrical unit. All learners should also be in work or have access to work experience which could be in Riverside, the college’s commercial salon.

Assessment:

Each unit has an assignment to complete to check your knowledge and understanding and the three technical units also have practical assessments. These are carried out in the college on clients which you are partly responsible for sourcing.

Delivery:

Lectures, practical workshops, tutorials, work experience and independent study.

Apply to

www.hopwood.ac.uk

Career prospects

You can progress onto Level 4/5 management qualifications or continue to work in the industry as a salon manager/supervisor. You may also want to take the next steps to become an assessor or trainer in the beauty industry.

Employment opportunities

250,000 are currently employed within the Hair & Beauty industry, which is worth over £7.5 billion. Typical job roles include: Salon Owner/Manager, Trainer/Assessor, Micropigmentation Specialist, Laser Specialist, Senior Beauty Therapist.