NVQ Level 3 Beauty Therapy

This one year course is your passport to lifelong employment in the Beauty Industry.

It is intended for those who wish to work as a Beauty Therapist and have competency in all facial and body treatments, including electrical treatments.

To enrol on this course you must be qualified to Beauty Therapy NVQ Level 2 standard.

There is a considerable level of theory which includes anatomy and physiology. You are required to commit to at least eleven hours of home study each week. Additional commercial salon sessions are held to ensure you maintain your skills once learned.

Content - core units

• Ensure your own actions reduce the risks to health and safety
• Promote additional products or services to clients
• Contribute to the financial effectiveness of the business
• Epilate the hair follicle using diathermy, galvanic and blend techniques
• Full body massage
• Face and body electrical treatments
• Self tanning treatments

Assessment

The qualification is achieved through continuous assessment in both theory and practical treatments, which are undertaken in the salon using various methods. A portfolio is compiled as part of the evidence for the awarding body, which will contain your projects and evidence of your practical abilities.

Theoretical assessments require written answers, and are mostly completed online.
All learners continue working on clients even after achieving competency to ensure standards are maintained.

Progression Routes

You would now have the qualifications to seek employment.

Employment Opportunity

NVQ Level 3 skills are highly sought after and successful completion of this course will ensure employment as a full-time Beauty Therapist in any organisation. These may include luxury cruise liners, exclusive Spas in the UK and overseas, airlines and airports and opportunities leading to management positions. Many people go on to open their own businesses and after five years of commercial experience you could become a teacher.

If you would like to be considered for a place on one of our courses please complete the application form in your own hand writing and send to:

The Beauty College
Callington Community College
Launceston Road
Callington
Cornwall
PL17 7DR