Adv Apprenticeship in Beauty Therapy

Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy

Adv Apprenticeship in Beauty Therapy (V1036E)

What are the Course Details?
Apprenticeships are employment led programmes designed for young people aged 16 - 24. You will have a job where you will earn real wages and combine this with learning technical skills. You will also come to College for off the job training to develop your practical skills and to learn underpinning knowledge. College attendance is generally one day per week.

The Advanced Apprenticeship in Beauty Therapy framework is made up of the following components; you must achieve all components to achieve the Advanced Apprenticeship.

 NVQ Level 3 Beauty Therapy (Massage)
 Key Skill Application of Number Level 2
 Key Skill Communication Level 2


Is the Course for Me?
You will have already achieved an NVQ 2 in Beauty Therapy or Apprenticeship in Beauty Therapy and will want to combine developing your skills and knowledge at level 3 with working within a relevant beauty therapy role. This course will enhance your technical skills in beauty therapies, customer service and health and safety. You will need to be able to stand for long periods of time while completing treatments. You need to be employed by an employer who is willing to support you in undertaking the Advanced Apprenticeship programme. You will need to be prepared to work hard both within the workplace and at College so that you get the best out of the opportunities to learn.


What are the Entry Requirements?
Employment in a beauty therapy role.

NVQ 2 in Beauty Therapy or equivalent.


What will I Learn?
The Advanced Apprenticeship in Beauty Therapy is made up of the following components; you must achieve all components to receive an Advanced Apprenticeship Award.

 NVQ Level 3 Beauty Therapy (Massage)

Units include:
Ensure your own Actions Reduce Risks to Health and Safety
Promote Additional Products or Services to Clients
Contribute to the Financial Effectiveness of the Business
Provide Head and Body Massage Treatments
Provide Indian Head Massage Treatments
Provide Massage Using Pre-Blended Aromatherapy Oils
Key Skill Application of Number Level 2
Key Skill Communication Level 2


How will I Learn?
You will normally attend College one day per week to develop your practical skills and to learn the underpinning knowledge required for your framework components. Your practical skills will also be developed in the workplace with the support of your employer.


How will I be Assessed?
Your NVQ will primarily be assessed by observation, oral questioning, written tests and assignments. As well as completing assessments at College, your assessor from will visit you in the workplace on a regular basis to carry out assessments for your NVQ award. Key skills are assessed by a portfolio of evidence plus an externally assessed test.

It is brought to your attention that although North Lindsey College will endeavour to obtain clients throughout the course, it is the learners' own responsibility to ensure they have enough models to obtain their qualification.

Your progress on the programme will be reviewed a minimum of every 10 - 12 weeks. This is normally done in your workplace. Targets will be set that reflect your individual needs.


What Enrichments are Available?
N/a


Are there any Trips or Visits?
N/a


Is there any Work Experience?
You will be employed in a relevant job within the beauty therapy industry.


What can I Progress to?
On completion of an Advanced Apprenticeship your career prospects will have significantly improved and you can progress to supervisory or management positions in the industry. You might also choose to progress to further study with a HND or Foundation Degree.


Equipment Required:
Uniform, shoes and equipment. Total cost approximately £150


Please Note:
Acceptance onto courses may be subject to a satisfactory interview and references. For some courses learners may also be required to pay for a CRB disclosure.


Course Code
V1036E


Award Level
Level 3


AwardBody

Duration
1 years