Beauty Therapy Multi Skills (NQ) @ SCQF Level 5
Introduction
This course gives you a great introduction to beauty therapy, you’ll also be encouraged to gain valuable work experience through helping with community and college events.
When we look good, we feel good and as we know, our personal well-being is vital to good health.
Beauty Therapy professionals play an important role in this by helping us to look and feel our best.
They also get to be part of a diverse and ever evolving industry, which is both rewarding and challenging to work in.
When we look good, we feel good and as we know, our personal well-being is vital to good health.
Beauty Therapy professionals play an important role in this by helping us to look and feel our best.
They also get to be part of a diverse and ever evolving industry, which is both rewarding and challenging to work in.
Course code
JSBTM
Location:
Stranraer
Duration
Full-Time.
Attendance 2 or 3 days per week. 1 year (36 weeks)
Please note this may be subject to change.
Additional hours for work experience attendance may be required.
Attendance 2 or 3 days per week. 1 year (36 weeks)
Please note this may be subject to change.
Additional hours for work experience attendance may be required.
Entry Requirements
2 National 4 qualifications including English; OR
NPA Cosmetology;OR
Other equivalent qualifications or experience.
You are required to be 16 years of age by August 2023 to undertake this course.
Information and Interview Session Requirements
Once we have received your application you may be asked to attend an informal information and interview session.
Learners will be required to attend a face-to-face interview or an interview on Teams video to further discuss your application. You'll be invited for a group and/or individual interview where you can find out more about the course and tell us why you're interested in this subject area.
This is a key aspect of the application process. You must confirm your attendance should you be offered an appointment.
During the information and interview session, we will ensure the entry requirements and your aspirations and career plan are appropriate for the course and the level of course you have applied for. It is therefore important that you prepare well for this.
Learners will be required to attend a face-to-face interview or an interview on Teams video to further discuss your application. You'll be invited for a group and/or individual interview where you can find out more about the course and tell us why you're interested in this subject area.
This is a key aspect of the application process. You must confirm your attendance should you be offered an appointment.
During the information and interview session, we will ensure the entry requirements and your aspirations and career plan are appropriate for the course and the level of course you have applied for. It is therefore important that you prepare well for this.
Course Content
What you will study:
Facial Skincare
Beauty Practical Skills
Make Up Artistry Practical Skills
Prepare and Assist in a Workplace Environment
Massage Techniques
Salon Skills: The Essentials
The units you study may be subject to change.
The course is a blend of both theory and practical subjects. Committed to helping you achieve your full potential, the teaching team employ a wide range of blended teaching methods to ensure that you are engaged at all levels of study and are supported in every aspect of your educational experience.
Facial Skincare
Beauty Practical Skills
Make Up Artistry Practical Skills
Prepare and Assist in a Workplace Environment
Massage Techniques
Salon Skills: The Essentials
The units you study may be subject to change.
The course is a blend of both theory and practical subjects. Committed to helping you achieve your full potential, the teaching team employ a wide range of blended teaching methods to ensure that you are engaged at all levels of study and are supported in every aspect of your educational experience.
Assessments
Assessments are ongoing and cover both theory and practical elements of the course.
Progression
This qualification could lead to employment within the Hairdressing and Beauty sector but is seen as progression to further training within the chosen subject area.
Explore your future career options. With additional qualifications this could include Salon Beauty Therapist Spa Therapist Self-employed Beauty Therapist/Salon Owner, Beauty Therapist on board a cruise ship, Beauty Therapist Trainer/Educator or Nail Technician
Career Prospects
With further study and/or training there may be a range of self-employment opportunities and career options within the sector, for example:
Beauty Therapist
Lecturer in Further Education
Trainer in Private Centre
Beauty Therapist on cruise ships
Beauty Therapist within large hotel groups
Beauty Therapist within a Beauty Salon
Beauty Therapist
Lecturer in Further Education
Trainer in Private Centre
Beauty Therapist on cruise ships
Beauty Therapist within large hotel groups
Beauty Therapist within a Beauty Salon
Additional funding information
You may be eligible for Bursary or EMA (Education Maintenance Allowance) funding for this course. Please contact a member of the funding team for details.
Selling Points
The department has strong links with industry, and you will be encouraged to take up salon work during your course to gain industry insight and knowledge.