Qualification: VTCT (VRQ) Level 3 Diploma

Level: Level 3

Mode: Full-time

Timetable: This is a full time programme of study of under 16 hours per week. You will receive your timetable when you enrol.

Start Date: September 2013

NVQ or VTCT (VRQ) Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy and a good general education. You should also possess patience, tolerance, creativity and a desire to succeed. You will need to fill in an application form and attend an interview, which will give you the opportunity to ask detailed questions about the course. References will be requested and entry criteria projects may be set. If you need advice before you apply, please call 020 8326 2020 or email ciag@west-thames.ac.uk.

You will learn through theory and practical classes, assignments, role plays, case studies, work experience, competitions, and reception duties. You will practise all treatments on students in the class prior to working on clients. The clients who visit our salons require a wide range of treatments and will provide you with the opportunity to demonstrate your practical skills, as all portfolio evidence and assessments must be performed on external paying clients.

You will study units such as: 

• Electrical facial treatments
• Electrical body treatments
• Indian head massage
• Hot stones massage
• Body massage
• Microdermabrasion for face and body
• Salon management/administration and health and safety
• Retail
• Essential knowledge – anatomy and physiology
• Key skills and skills development.

For each unit you will perform practical skills, submit course work and sit end of unit tests.

Assessment is continuous and consists of practical assessment, oral questions and written tests/homework. You will provide evidence to determine whether you have reached a level of competence. Written assessment papers will provide further evidence of your knowledge and understanding of the subject. The collation of the assessments will be contained in a portfolio which will contain all document feedback sheets, written assessment/projects/assignments.

You will collate all evidence in a portfolio, consisting of:

1. Performance evidence: This takes place in the practical class or workplace.

2. Oral questioning: The questions must relate to the practical performance.

3. Written questions: Written questions will form part of the supplementary evidence.

4. Working diary: Showing the range of treatments you have performed.