Program Overview

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Beauty Therapy

Level 2, Level 3

Course Level

Level 2, Level 3

Duration

1 year full-time per level

Placement

Included in course

Entry

September

Fees

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Department

Department of Creative Industries

Overview

Beauty therapy is a glamorous and booming business, and our Beauty Therapy college course will equip you with the skills you need to launch a thriving career in the industry. Available over two levels, this course will give you the practical grounding you need to enter a career in the sector or move on to further study.

Why choose this college course?

• WORK PLACEMENT – Our excellent links with the beauty therapy sector provide you with a wide range of opportunities to boost your CV with vital industry experience
• PRACTICAL APPLICATION – 'Learn by doing' with hands-on training in our on-campus salons, enabling you to master your technical skills working with real-life customers
• MOVE UP TO UNIVERSITY – Want to continue your learning journey after college? Progress your training to degree level on one of our university courses

Facilities

University College Birmingham's state-of-the-art salons are open to the general public and all treatments are carried out by our students, providing you with the essential skills to gain future employment.

Course Breakdown

Level 2

• Provide facial skincare
• Remove hair using waxing techniques
• Provide eyelash and brow treatments
• Client care and communication in beauty-related industries
• Provide manicure treatments
• Provide pedicure treatments
• Follow health and safety practice in the salon
• Apply make-up
• Display stock to promote sales in a salon

Level 3

• Electrical science
• Facial electrical treatments
• Body electrical treatments
• Client care and communication
• Body analysis
• Skin analysis
• Anatomy and physiology for the face and body systems
• Swedish massage therapy
• Mechanical massage
• Health and safety in the salon

Maths and English

To help you secure your dream career, you will also continue developing your maths and English skills alongside your full-time course. If you haven’t achieved GCSE grade 4/C in English and maths at age 16, you will continue to study these through resits or taking Functional Skills at an appropriate level.

How maths will support your career

• Ratio is very important when mixing hair dye etc.
• Basic addition and subtraction are important in calculating the costs of equipment and products and managing the stock
• Percentages are key in working out customer discounts
• Area and perimeter are important when designing and arranging a salon space

How English will support your career

• Accurate spelling and a wide and specialist vocabulary are key in the presentation of hair and beauty products and services
• Good quality speaking and listening skills are needed when communicating with colleagues
• Customer service requires good English skills in speaking and written communication
• Accurate reading is a vital skill when following instructions in hair/beauty products and treatments
• Secure English is important when preparing a CV or a business proposal, or when advertising/marketing your business

Entry Requirements

Our beauty lecturers are looking for students who are committed, enthusiastic and have a desire to succeed in the beauty industry, so please contact Admissions if you do not have the specific requirements outlined below.

Beauty Therapy Level 2

• Academic requirements: 4 GCSEs at grade 3 (grade D) or above, or equivalent.
• Supporting documents required: School applicants will be required to provide a good school report, which must include attendance.

Beauty Therapy Level 3

• Academic requirements: A relevant Level 2 qualification in Beauty or Beauty Therapy.
• Work experience admissions pathway: 2 years’ relevant beauty industry experience.
• Supporting documents required: School applicants will be required to provide a good school report, which must include attendance.

Key Information

Teaching and Assessment

You are assessed by a variety of methods, including:

• Practical observations in our realistic working environment
• Verbal questioning
• Written modular tests
• Production of a portfolio of evidence

Uniform and Kit Costs

This course requires a uniform and kit costing approximately £110 for Level 2 or £95 for Level 3, depending on the items you purchase.

Work Placements

Work placements offer a wealth of benefits alongside your studies, helping you put your learning into practice, develop your skills and understanding of the workplace, boost your CV for your chosen career or enhance your UCAS application for higher education.

Career Opportunities

• Beauty therapist
• Nail technician
• Receptionist
• Salon manager
• Area manager (retail)
• Sales associate

Meet Your Tutors

• Kirsty Warren
• Coral Brown-Taylor
• Elise Phillips
• Michelle Lambert
• Sarah Wood
• Skevi Paraskeva

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