Full Time Beauty Therapy NVQ Level 3

Beauty Therapy NVQ Level 3 Full Time

Course Aims:
To provide a comprehensive study of cosmetic and remedial treatments to the face, body, hands, feet and nails.

Course Content:
Promoting products and services
Anatomy and Physiology
Health and Safety
Employment Standards
Business planning
You will acquire skills in swedish massage, electrical treatments for corrective facial and body work, body massage, figure diagnosis, electrical epilation, massage with aromatic oils.
All Students must study additional Key Skills if they are not already qualified to the required standards in I.T, Maths and English.

Progression:
The course can lead to employment within the world of health and beauty therapy, including health farms, spas, salons, fitness and leisure studios, cruise liners and in-flight therapy.

Awarding Body:
VTCT

Exam:
There is a continuous assessment: written, oral and practical. Externally set tests. Portfolio of evidence required.

Qualification:
NVQ Level 3 Beauty Therapy

Level:
3

Professional Appearance:
Professional appearance is of paramount importance in the salon, to create the right image to attract clientele. Females: white therapy tunic and white trousers. Low heel white court shoe, closed heel and toe. Males: white therapy tunic, black smart trousers, flat black lace-up shoes. A high standard of personal grooming. Hair must be neat and tidy, black/white accessories only. Nails must not extend beyond fingertips and be unpolished. No artificial nails. No jewellery. White cardigans only.

Other Costs:
Kit and uniform lists are available from the Beauty department and will include current costs. All students over 19 years are required to pay exam and registration fees for all qualifications, course fees may also be payable depending on personal circumstance and employment status. Please seek advice from Student Services. Plus, 15 College Enrolment fees for all full-time students.

Duration:
1 Year full time to include Key Skills , 3.5 to 4 days in College.

Please Note:
Courses are offered subject to viability of group size as defined by Southport College. The information in this leaflet is accurate at the date of printing only. Please refer to Southport College for confirmation.