Summary

This course is a fast-paced part-time course, ideal for adult learners looking to enter the beauty industry or pursuing a career change. The course runs one day a week for 30 weeks with an additional evening for the first term. Throughout the course you will be taught a range of beauty techniques and the underpinning knowledge required to become a professional beauty therapist. 

Units include:

• Manicure & Pedicure
• Waxing
• Facial
• Apply Make-up
• Eye treatments
• Salon Reception
• Health and Safety
• Client care and communication

How will I learn?

Throughout the course you will be required to practice on and receive services from peers in your group, before carrying out services on paying clients to maximise your employability skills.

This course is based at our Stroud campus in the centre of Gloucestershire, surrounded by the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The campus is moments away from Stroud train station and easily accessible by bus.

You will continually be assessed using a variety of methods including:

• Written assignments and projects
• Online tests
• Practical assessments which are undertaken on paying clients
• Oral questioning
• Portfolio of evidence

Entry Requirements

This course is designed for Adults aged 19 and over with a mature and focused approach to learning and good interpersonal skills.

Ideally you will have three grade 3 (d) GCSEs including English Language, or be able to demonstrate that you are able to work at the required Level.

You will need to be able to commit to 4 hours per week for independent study and practicing your practical skills at home. You will be required to purchase a kit and uniform before your first day. Acceptance on the course will be subject to attendance at an adult information/interview day with the tutor.

Progression routes

Additional Information

DEPARTMENT CONTACT
For more information about this course please email [email protected].

COURSE FEES
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ONLINE ENROLMENT
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