Beauty Therapy
West Thames College Beauty Therapy courses are taught by teachers who have the professional industry experience to make you confident, qualified and job ready.
On our Beauty Therapist courses you'll train in our professional salons and take part in industry visits and exhibitions. Achieving beautician qualifications will give you the skills and confidence to build your career in beauty therapy.
Key Facts:
- Our beauty salons are open to the public and have an excellent reputation.
- Students take part in (and often win) national competitions
- Links with Dermalogica ensure that students use the best products
Beauty Therapy Courses
| Full time | |
| Foundation Beauty Therapy - VTCT NVQ Level 1 | Level 1 |
| Beauty Therapy - VTCT Level 2 Diploma | Level 2 |
| Beauty Therapy with English Support - VTCT Level 2 Diploma | Level 2 |
| Advanced Beauty Specialist - VTCT Diploma | Level 2-3 |
| Beauty Therapy - VTCT Level 3 Diploma | Level 3 |
| Part time & others | |
| Destination Hair and Beauty (with ESOL Support) | Level 1 |
| Indian Bridal Hair Makeup and Mehndi | Level 1 |
| Beauty Specialist Techniques - VTCT Level 2 Diploma (evening) | Level 2 |
| Swedish Massage - VTCT Certificate | Level 2 |
| Beauty Therapy Treatments - VTCT Level 3 Diploma (evening) | Level 3 |
Soundbite
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Makiba Licorish
Beauty Therapy Level 3 Diploma
“The beauty therapy course appealed to me as I wanted to build a career that would provide for me and my family. The lecturers here are so supportive and the training facilities are amazing. I’ve learned all about waxing, makeup, manicures and facials and I’m gaining the confidence needed to make a living in beauty and makeup. I honestly wouldn’t want to be at any other college as West Thames has been perfect.”
Subject list
- A Levels
- Access and Return to Study
- Accounting
- Apprenticeships
- Art & Design
- Beauty Therapy
- Business and Administration
- Catering
- Childcare
- Computing and ICT
- Construction
- Counselling
- Engineering
- English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
- Hairdressing
- Health and Care
- Makeup
- Management
- Media and Music
- Motor Vehicle
- Performing Arts
- Science
- Short Courses for Business
- Sport
- Supported Learning
- Teacher Training
- Trade Union Courses
- Travel and Tourism
- Uniformed Public Services
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Katrin Lehman
“The beauty salons are fitted with the latest equipment including spray tanning and crystal micro-dermabrasion. This ensures our students are fully trained when they leave West Thames College and have the confidence to begin their careers in the industry.”
RECENT NEWS
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Creative Arts Festival 2013
19 June 2013
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Specialist Makeup Extravaganza
06 June 2013
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Success for Makeup Students
12 April 2013
