Beauty Therapy - NVQ Level 3

Is this course for me?
This course is suitable for motivated and dedicated students who
have a good eye for shape and design alongside good presentation
skills and a desire to promote the industry.
What will I study?
You will study a general Level 3 beauty therapy route to ensure
maximum employment opportunities including electrical face and body
treatments, body massage and related subjects, epilation, retailing
and promotion and health and safety. An optional unit will also be
available in aromatherapy with pre-blended oils. Ideally, you
should be employed within the beauty industry, to enable you to
practise the skills and knowledge you have gained from Level 2 and
3.
Subjects:

• Contribute to the financial effectiveness of the business
• Ensure your own actions reduce risks to health &
  safety
• Epilate the hair follicle using diathermy, galvanic and blend
  techniques
• Improve body condition using electro-therapy
• Improve face and skin condition using electro-therapy
• Promote additional products or services to clients
• Provide head and body massage treatments

What can I do next?
This can lead to progression onto a Foundation Degree in
complementary health, care or beauty therapy or employment
opportunities in a range of beauty salons, spas and outlets.
This can lead to employment in:

• Hotels
• Beauty Salons
• Cruise Liners
• Theatre
• Health & Leisure Centers
• Television
• These are optional subjects:
• Provide massage using pre-blended aromatherapy oils

What are the entry requirements?
You will need to have completed your NVQ Level 2 in Beauty
Therapy, attend the College for an interview and you may be asked
to complete a short test. Evidence of an excellent record of
attendance, punctuality and commitment from your school or college
will also be required.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment is by a combination of observation of practical work
and written assessments, projects and assignments. You will have
regular meetings with your personal tutor to discuss your progress
and to help plan your studies. Additional support, help and
guidance is also available from the guidance team or from our Study
Buddies (a network of students offering help to fellow
students).
What will it cost?
If you are under 19 and a home student, in most circumstances,
you don't pay any fees. However, you will need to find this out
when you apply.
Course fee:
£1350Exam
fee:
£175
Please note: For courses of more than one year, the fees
stated apply to the first year only. These costs are for the
academic year 2009-2010. Costs for 2010-2011 will be available in
spring 2010.