Full-time Level 1 in Beauty Therapy at Bridgend College

Beauty Therapy

About

This qualification will provide you with an introduction to practical beauty therapy skills. You will develop your skills in beauty therapy and the qualification will provide you with the foundation for further learning. It will also enable you to perform your own basic services and to assist others in a beauty therapy salon.

Start
This course starts in September

Duration
1 year

Level
Level 1

Location
Bridgend Campus

Overview & Modules

You will develop both practical and theoretical skills in Anatomy and Physiology, Health and Safety and within a variety of Beauty Therapy units.

You will be involved in the annual Fashion Show, along with frequent visits to salons and spas within the South Wales area, and the opportunity to provide treatments to the general public within the local community.

Throughout the course, you will collate a portfolio of evidence and sit examinations for both theory and practical units. These will be used for assessment purposes.

Modules include:

Follow health and safety in the salon
Introduction to the hair and beauty sector
Providing basic manicure and pedicure treatment
Salon reception duties
Skin care
The art of photographic make-up
Themed face painting
Working with others in the hair and beauty sector
Basic makeup application
Create a hair and beauty image
Nail art application
Presenting a professional image in a salon

Note, you will need to purchase a uniform and kit to begin the course.

You will also develop a number of skills including numeracy, literacy and digital skills throughout the course.

How will I be assessed?

Written assignments, worksheets and workbooks
Practical assessments
Examinations
Oral questioning

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements; however you must be enthusiastic and motivated to learn
You will need to attend a presentation and interview, take a trade test and basic written test

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