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Somerset College

VRQ Level 2 Beauty Therapy


  • Hair & Beauty
  • FE
  • 2
  • 1 Year (FT)
  • City and Guilds
  • Somerset College
  • FT
  • College-based
  • September 2012

Description

This course is ideal if you enjoy making people feel better about themselves and would like to work with the public. You will become a fully qualified beautician and be able work within this popular industry.

Practical Skills will include:
• Make-up consultation and application
• Wax depilation - temporary removal of body hair
• Skin analysis, facial massage and facial treatments
• Nail analysis and treatment - manicure and pedicure
• Eyelash, brow colour and shaping
  
Other aspects of this course include:
• Background theory related to practical skills
• Anatomy and physiology
• Promoting products and services
• Health and safety
• Reception duties and client care and communication skills

Teaching and Assessment

You will be taught mainly through practical lessons working on each other and clients in a professional salon environment. You will be continuously assessed through multiple choice online questions and practical assessments. Supporting theory lessons, tutorials and educational visits are also part of the course.

All our beauty students train with the internationally recognised Dermalogica premier skin care range.

Career Opportunities

To develop your skills and knowledge further, you could progress onto the VRQ Level 3 in Beauty Therapy, alternatively, you could seek employment in a beauty clinic or cosmetic retail house.

Entry Requirements

4 GCSEs at grade A* to C, including English and a Science, together with a satisfactory school report and show a desire to work in the beauty industry at interview.

Costs

Professional salon uniform & kit, price on application

Contact

For further guidance and advice contact the Careers team on 01823 331