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BEAUTY THERAPY COURSE
- Provider
- Distance Learning Centre
- Summary
- Are you interested in the latest fashion trends? Do you enjoy working with people? Are you creative and artistic? Then why not think about becoming a Beauty Therapist!
Work in the beauty industry is both interesting and varied. Job satisfaction is high.
As a Beauty Therapist, you would usually work in a salon with other beauticians, hairdressers etc. Or you can, if you wish, decide to be your own boss and run a ‘mobile’ business, visiting your clients in their own homes. Whatever path you choose, it’s a job you’ll love doing, and you’ll make new friends too
About the Course
- Target
- Entry requirements
- There are no particular entry requirements.
- Outcome
- The award is gained from your successfully completed coursework so there is no exam to complete
- Qualifications
- On successful completion of this course students will be awarded a Beauty Therapy Level 2 Award.
This award has been independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 2 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) and is comparable to working at GCSE or NVQ Level 2. - Content
- The Course Includes the Following 8 Units:-
Unit 1 - Health and Safety at Work – Safety in the Salon
The following topics are covered: Chemicals; Over-exposure to chemicals; Ventilation; Eye protection; Cumulative trauma disorders; Carpel tunnel syndrome; Matter and energy; Element, atom, compound & molecule; Adhesion; Monomers and polymers; and Light and energy.
Unit 2 – Salon Etiquette
The following topics are covered: Salon conduct; Professional ethics; and Professional appearance.
Unit 3 – Anatomy and Basic Skin Care
The following topics are covered: Function; Structure; Epidermis; Dermis; Body temperature; Nourishment; Nerves; Glands; Skin conditions and disorders; Muscular system; Skeletal system; Blood; and Skin.
Unit 4 – Skin Care & Facials
The following topics are covered: Cleansing the Skin; Make-up removers; Toning the skin; Moisturising the skin; Deep cleansing; Facials; Skin analysis; Massage technique; Exfoliate; and Face masks.
Unit 5 - Enhance Facial Appearance Using Make-Up
The following topics are covered: Face; Eyes; Eyebrows; Lips; Treatment room; Client record card; Reactions; and Application.
Unit 6 – Improving the Appearance & Condition of the Nails
The following topics are covered: Manicure and pedicure; Anatomy; Disorders; Infections; Bacteria; Client consultation; Varnish; Paraffin wax treatment; Hand massage; Pedicure; & Foot massage.
Unit 7 – Remove & Lighten Hair
The following topics are covered: Structure of the hair; Hair removal; Reactions; and Home care advice.
Unit 8 – Improving the Appearance of Eyebrows & Lashes
The following topics are covered: Shaping; Tinting; Perming; False eyelashes; and Reactions
Assessment:
You will be assessed on coursework which is detailed in the course materials. Most coursework consists of short paragraph answers to set questions. Your work can be sent back to your course tutor by email or by post.
Additional Information
Level 2 Make-up kit is supplied free to all students
The comprehensive student Kit includes: Beauty Express Brush; Kit (8 piece); Foundation Brush; Clear Spatula 11cm; Clear Spatula 15cm; Mask Removing Sponges (2); Natural Sponges (3); Headband With Velcro Fixing; Plastic Make Up Palette; Disp/Lip Brushes (25); Disp/Mascara Brushes (25); Disp/Eyeliner Brushes (25); and Disp/Applicators (25)
The kit meets NVQ Level II Standards and now contain additional items to meet the new 2009 standards, at no extra cost - Cost
- Price: £375.00 VAT inclusive
- Enrolment
Availability
- Starts
- Students may register at any time.
- Duration
- The course will take approximately 80 hours of study to complete
- Timetable
- The great thing about the Beauty Therapist course is that you can study in your own time, at your own pace, from the comfort of home or from work. You will also have your own professional personal tutor offering full support by email and post
- Provider
- Distance Learning Centre
Venues/Contact
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Swaledale
4 Coaley Lane
Newbottle, Houghton le Spring
Tyne & Wear
DH4 4SQ
UNITED KINGDOM
Telephone 0845 129 7238
Fax 0845 129 7239
Website http://www.distance-learning-centre.co.uk
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