Beauty Therapy (Level 3) Course

Course Structure

The Level 3 award in Beauty Therpay is divided into six comprehensive modules:

Unit 1: Body, Face and Scalp Massage and Body Electrical Treatments

• Client consultation
• Body analysis
• Contra-indications
• Preparation of the area for massage and body treatments
• Contra-actions
• Classification of movements
• Types of massage
• Electrical and mechanical body treatments
• Cellulite and lymphatic damage
• Anti-ageing skin treatments
• Muscle treatments

Unit 2: Advanced Skin Analysis and Facial Electrical Treatments

• Consultation and advanced skin analysis
• Equipment and effects
• Facial high frequency
• Facial faradic
• Facial microdermabrasion

Unit 3: Anatomy, Physiology and the Effects of Salon Treatments

• Blood
• The heart
• The lymphatic system
• The nervous system
• The endocrine system
• The skeleton
• The skin

Unit 4: Wet and Dry Heat Treatments

• The spa experience
• Spa reception
• Consultation
• Cleansing and exfoliating the skin
• Application
• Cold or chill therapy
• Static/portable heat treatments
• Skin tests
• Water treatments

Unit 5: Salon Management

• Health and safety at work act (HASAW 1974)
• Methods of communication
• Hygiene
• Sterilisation
• Avoiding cross infection

Unit 6: Salon Operations and Organisation

• The reception area
• Welcoming clients
• Dealing with complaints
• Insurance
• Time management
• Teamwork
• Retailing and promotions
• Targets
• Customer legislation
• Emergency procedures and security
• Personal and professional development

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