Beauty Therapy - NVQ Level 3 (19+)

Beauty Therapy - NVQ Level 3 (19+)

Course ID:
PC18210

Academy:
Hair, Beauty & Related Therapies

Introduction:
This NVQ not only provides essential skills for employment in the beauty therapy industry, but also offers students the opportunity to enter national competitions, and gain additional specialist certificates. Additional beauty certificates are available in St Tropez, Microdermabrasion, Dermalogica, and Clarins. In the past, students have also spent a week at Center Parcs Health Spa and visited a Health Spa and Resort in Geneva (Switzerland).

Study Mode & Location:
This one year Full-Time course (14 hours per week) will be held at Preston College, Fulwood Campus, St Vincent`s Road, Preston, PR2 8UR.

Course Content:
You will cover the following practical skills and underpinning knowledge, building a relevant portfolio of evidence:

• Ensure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety (G1).
• Promote additional products or service to clients (G6).
• Contribute to the financial effectiveness of the business (G11).
• Epilate the hair follicle using diathermy galvanic and blend techniques (BT16).
• Provide head and body massage treatments (BT17).
• Improve body condition using electro-therapy (BT18).
• Improve face and skin condition using electro-therapy (BT19).
• Provide massage using pre-blended aromatherapy oils (BT21)

Assessment:
Assessment is carried out by an assessor observing your practical work and questioning you about the work you are doing. Some aspects of your work will be covered by simulated tasks, oral questions and assignments, as units also have seven mandatory written papers. As the assessment becomes more familiar, you will be able to take control in the planning of your own assessments together with the development of your portfolio (which will contain evidence of your work). You will be supported and guided by your personal tutor at each stage of the course. The assessor will watch you working and assess your performance against national standards. You will be asked to undertake particular activities in a work-related environment (ie the College`s own beauty salon) and may be asked to provide some clients for assessment purposes.

Careers & Progression Opportunities:
Successful completion of this course will allow you to continue your studies in related areas such as reflexology, advanced massage or sports therapy. You may also seek employment as a Beauty Therapist at a health farm/beauty clinic; become self-employed; work as a massage therapist on cruise liners; or specialise in epilation for the NHS.

Additional Costs:
There will be a cost involved for this course (which will be substantially reduced if you are on income-based benefits). You will also need the following equipment/materials.(Please note - costs are approximate and will be confirmed at induction).

• Uniform £35.
• Epilation Kit £45.
• Level 3 Text Book £22.
• Advanced Face Kit £15.
• Portfolio £10.
• Pre blended oils £45 (approx).
• Stationery £10.
• A&P Workbook £15.

How To Apply
You will need to have an informal interview with an Adult Admissions Adviser.
Many courses have limited places so please enquire as soon as possible. Following interview, the earliest you may enrol is mid-June.

Money Matters
Depending upon your circumstances, you may be able to study at a reduced price.

Help, Advice & Further Information
If you know of someone who would like to study a course at Preston College but their first language is not English, please contact the Advice Centre on their behalf to discuss the options available.

Opening Hours:
Mon-Thur 9am-7.30pm (9am-5pm during College holidays)
Fri 9.30am-4.30pm

The information contained in this leaflet was correct at the time of production. Preston College however, reserves the right to alter or amend the details contained in this leaflet. This course will run subject to sufficient student numbers.