Entry Requirements

You must have completed the Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy or an equivalent qualification. You will be required to complete a trade test.

How You Will Be Assessed

The course is assessed practically by means of pre-observations and final assessments in each unit. All assessments include customer care, consultation and aftercare as well as the technical skills. Theory is assessed by on-line tests for each unit.

Please note that personal appearance is an extremely important part of this course as we are preparing students for a very demanding industry. Students must be in full uniform for all practical lessons, this includes wearing tights, full make-up, and hair in a tight bun, with short, unvarnished nails. Nail extensions and visible piercings/ jewellery are not allowed. Students are also advised that visible tattoos will severely restrict their job opportunities in the beauty industry.

Course Progression

After Level 3 we would strongly recommend that you go out into the industry to gain experience and use the skills you have learnt.

Where Your Course Can Take You

In 2013/14 86% of the students on the Level 3 Beauty course successfully secured employment in the beauty industry.

The hair and beauty industry is a vibrant, dynamic and creative sector offering fantastic employment and training opportunities. This sector alone employs nearly a quarter of a million people and is worth over £6 billion to the UK economy.

There are a wide variety of jobs for qualified beauticians, including salon and spa work both in the UK and abroad. Beauticians also work in hotels, on cruise liners, in hospitals and health clubs. With further experience, you can also become salon owners or follow careers in photography and fashion, teaching and training and work for manufacturers of beauty products as a technical advisor. You could also look for an Apprenticeship for further training or set up as self employed.

For further information check:
National Careers Service - Beauty therapist
Hairdressing and Beauty Industry Authority (HABIA)

Fees

This is a full cost course which means there are no reductions in tuition fees if you are unemployed or in receipt of benefits. We operate a strict no refund policy and you will be liable for the entire fee, even if you withdraw from the course. Please refer to our Rules & Regulations for more information.

There will be additional costs for uniform and textbooks.

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