Based at our Iselworth salons, you will study both the practical and theoretical aspects of beauty therapy including: anatomy and phsiology, electrical facial and body treatments, indian head massage, body massage and the removal of facial and body hair with short diathermy, galvanic and blend electrology. You will also learn about salon management and administration and health and safety.

Factsheet

Who is This Course For?

Those employed in the beauty industry who hold qualifications equivalent to NVQ Level 2, or those who wish to progress from their NVQ 2 course who have achieved a high standard and have an excellent punctuality and attendance record.

Entry Requirements

You should be over 17 and have an NVQ Level 2 with a good general education, and possess patience, tolerance, creativity and a desire to succeed. International students must have the equivalent qualification to NVQ Level 2 in Beauty Therapy - please check your qualification on the NARIC website: www.naric.org.uk.

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.

About the course

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.

Subjects studied include: 

• Electrical facial and body treatments
• Indian head massage
• Body massage
• Removal of facial and body hair with short wave diathermy, galvanic and blend electrology
• Salon management/ administration and health and safety
• Reception duties and 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.

Additional Opportunities

You may have the opportunity to visit a major health and beauty exhibition.

How will I be assessed?

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.

Where next?

After successfully completing Level 3, you can enrol for further qualifications in complementary therapies, hairdressing, or other part-time courses.

How to apply?

We are no longer accepting online applications for courses starting in September 2010. A limited number of places may still be available on courses starting this September. Places will be offered on a first come first served basis. See our Enrolment Information page or call 020 8326 2020 to see if places are still available on the course you wish to study.