Beauty Therapy - Level 3 Intensive

• 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.

  You will study:

  • 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 of 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 Costs

  Additional Fees

  £26.48

  Textbook plus replacement items from level 2 beauty kit and optional new tunic £25.30
  (cost subject to change).
  

• Entry Requirements

  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 2000 or email info@west-thames.ac.uk.

• Progression

  Further your career as a beauty therapist and/or study part-time specialist courses.

• Assessment Method

  Assessment is continuous and consists of practical and written assessments throughout the year. You will also complete online tests papers.

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