Beauty Therapy, NVQ Level 3 Diploma

These are the typical units you will study over the duration of the course:

Contribute to the Planning and Implementation of Promotional Activities: This unit, also known as your ‘Business Studies’ is about working with others to plan, implement and evaluate promotional activities. The ability to competently present information and interact with the public whilst demonstrating skills is a particularly important aspect of this unit. This unit includes a Health and Safety unit, the organisation of a Dermalogica Skin Bar event and a Health Farm Day event.

Provide Indian Head Massage: This unit is about the skills involved in providing Indian head massage treatment. The ability to adapt massage techniques to suit individual client needs and the environment in which the massage takes place are crucial requirements.

Provide Facial Electrical Treatments: This unit is about improving face and skin condition using direct high frequency, galvanic, micro-current, lymphatic drainage and micro-dermabrasion equipment.

On completion of this course, you may wish to study the Level 3 Diploma in Make-Up Artistry qualification or the Level 3 Certificate in Fashion and Photographic Make Up qualification. You may want to add to your skills by completing short courses in specialist areas, for example epilation techniques, Mendhi skin decoration, nail technology, piercings, UV tanning, face and body art, laser and light treatments.

5 GCSEs at grade C/4 and above usually including Maths and English. Pass at Level 2 Beauty is also required.

In addition to the main course fees given below there is an additional cost of £171 for kit/clothing and £33 for books (costs are given for guidance only). You can find more information on students kits at www.ellisons.co.uk

Trips and visits may be offered as part of your programme of study but these will be optional and fees will be collected throughout the duration of the course. Details of cost will be provided during the enrolment process if not already above.

There are bursaries available to help you with other course cost, call 01235 216 298 for more information.

The 19+ full fee button displays the full fee that may apply, the rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 555 585 to discuss your options. Also see the Course Fees & Finance page under the Info Centre link at the top of the screen.

On completion of this course you will receive a VTCT Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy.