Beauty Therapy Level 3 BTEC Diploma - 2012:13
| Please note, fees are based on academic year 2011-12 and are intended as a guide only. We will update this information for 2012-13 as soon as we have it and accordingly to government funding and guidelines. |
Why Study Here This course aims to provide practical experience and the essential underpinning knowledge required to become a beauty therapist. You will gain experience by working with fellow students and later with a wide range of and variety of models within the beauty therapy salons. You also attend shows and trips and will benefit from links to the industry. Work with high quality commercial products.
Suitable For You should have an interest in the beauty industry and be interested in developing your knowledge through practical assignment work.
Application Method Application followed by individual interview
Entry Requirements 4 GCSEs at grade C or above including English, Level 2 BTEC Diploma/First Diploma or equivalent for first year of the course. Successful completion will enable you to progress onto the second year. You will also need a good reference from school or college and interview plus a minimum record of 80% attendance.
Content / Overview Topics: Dermatology and microbiology, human anatomy and physiology, business studies, practical skills in beauty therapy to include manicure, pedicure, make-up, lash and brow treatments and waxing, facial therapy, body therapy, body massage plus specialist topics such as aromatherapy, hot stone therapy, Indian head massage and spa body therapy.
Delivery Method Practical and theoretical topics with an emphasis on assignments.
Assessment Assignments, practical work, projects, case studies and portfolio.
Progression Higher Education, work in salons, spas, on cruise ships or in complementary therapy.
All students aged 19 years or over on 1 September in the first year of their course are expected to pay tuition, registration, exam fees and all other course related costs. Some assistance with these costs may be available depending on your circumstances and the latest government funding position. There are normally no tuition, registration or examination fees to pay if you are aged 16-18 on 1 September in the first year of your course and are a British or European Union resident. This does not apply to HNCs/Ds, Foundation Degrees, Degrees or courses that do not attract government funding.
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