VTCT Entry Level 3 Beauty Therapy

VTCT Entry Level 3 Beauty Therapy

• Venue:
  George Street Campus, Corby
• Duration:
  One year
• Start At:
  September 2010
• Level of Study:
  Entry Level

VTCT Entry Level 3 Beauty Therapy Entry Requirements
Entry Level 2 English and Maths or equivalent with good evidence of ability to achieve at a higher level. Entry is subject to a successful interview. You will need to buy the salon uniform and equipment.

Content
You will develop your skills in the Define Beauty Salon including introduction to the beauty therapy industry, health, safety and hygiene, reception, basic facial, manicure and make-up treatments on yourself, fellow students and some clients. You will develop competence and confidence in preparation for the workplace. Basic Skills will form part of your final qualifications and will help develop your skills in Maths, English and IT. Study support will help you to achieve your qualifications.

Progression
This course will prepare you for entry into employment or for further study such as NVQ 1 in Beauty Therapy. You must complete this course by June and a further interview will be required, along with a reference from tutor, covering attendance, punctuality, attitude etc.

Additional Information
Students will be required to follow a strict salon dress and behaviour code.

Salon dress Code
When working in the salons, due to hygiene and health and safety reasons, it is essential that you follow the following professional salon dress code:

• Long hair must be tied back with none dangling.
• A discreet amount of make-up must be worn for client sessions
• Jewellery must be restricted to: up to 2 pairs of stud earrings worn in the lobe only; a discreet gold or silver chain;a flat wedding band;a fob watch
• All facial piercings, including tongue studs, must be removed. Watches, bracelets and rings can scratch the client.
• Visible tattoos must be covered by either a plaster or remedial camouflage make-up
• A clean, pressed white salon tunic must be worn with white or flesh coloured underwear.
• Plain black trousers - no turn-ups, pinstripes, combats, jeans, cropped, skinny leg, velvet, corduroy or
• brushed cotton/ black denim
• Black enclosed shoes e.g. low-heeled court shoes, loafers, nurses shoes, 'mary-janes' etc. No trainers, fabric, open-toes, sling-backs sandals, mules, clogs, stilettos, platforms etc.
• Nails must be clean, short and polish free.

Salon Rules

• Mobile phones must be switched off.
• There is no eating or drinking in classrooms.
• Students must arrive punctually for lessons.
• Students must phone in to report any absences as soon as possible so we can organise client sessions effectively.

Additional costs

• White salon tunic (purchased through college supplier approx cost £30) and black salon trousers, black shoes, long, black cardigan etc.
• Beauty therapy kit £60
• Textbooks (see course guide)
• Stationary, files, highlighter pens, plastic wallets etc.