Beauty Therapy NVQ Level 1

BEAUTY THERAPY (NVQ Level 1)

Why should I come to Pendleton College?
Pendleton College offers excellent resources in a purpose-built Beauty Therapy Suite and tuition by enthusiastic experts.

What will I study?
This one year course covers the following areas:

• Assist with Nail Treatments
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Assist with Facial Treatments
• Working with Others
• Reception Duties
• Health and Safety
• Prepare and Maintain Work Areas
• Basic Skills (communication, numeracy and IT)

What will I achieve?
After completing the NVQ Level 1 students can progress to the NVQ Level 2. After completing Level 2, previous students have gained employment in Health Farms, Commercial Salons, Health Spas and Cruise Ships. After some industrial experience, students could also go on to teaching

How is the course assessed?
Your progress will be individually measured by:

• Continual Assessment
• Internal Tests
• Oral Questions
• Portfolio Building
• Assignments
• Work Experience

What else will I do?
Work experience is a vital and integral part of the course and students will be assessed. You will also assist Level 2 and 3 Beauty Therapy students in the salon to gain further experience. Every year students will attend Professional Beauty North West which is an annual event held at the Manchester Central Convention Centre. At Pendleton we also have a wide variety of guest speakers and you will be given the opportunity to visit studios to see demonstrations using different products. Key skills in either communication or IT is a mandatory part of this course.