Beauty Therapy

  • Level 2 VRQ Diploma

  • 1 year full-time

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Our full-time courses enable you to gain hands-on practical skills and underpinning knowledge within our on-site salons. We have highly qualified and specialised lecturers who are active practitioners within their field of expertise.

This course is 3 days a week, including 1 evening commercial session, where you will work in a realistic salon environment developing practical skills essential for industry requirements.

This course covers all Level 2 requirements and also offers you further enrichment through additional day courses and skills competitions. You will benefit from 1 day additional workshops with professional beauty therapy companies, at a small cost, to improve employability and skills.

Modules include:

  • Skincare
  • Manicure / pedicure
  • Depilatory waxing
  • Lash and brow treatment
  • Application of makeup
  • Threading
  • Nail art
  • Creating an image
  • Reception duties
  • Client care and communication
  • Health and safety
  • Anatomy and physiology

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

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

The awarding body for this qualification is VTCT.

You will be assessed in a variety of ways, which could include assignments, external examinations, case studies and continual class and practical assessment.

4 GCSEs at grade C or above. Equivalent qualifications are accepted, including a Pass at Level 1.

Progress to Beauty Therapy (NVQ / Diploma Level 3) or Hair & Media Makeup Level 2.

Enrolment fee: £40

Course-related fees, eg materials/equipment: £360*

*This cost is approximate and is subject to change. Some costs may be payable to the College and some may be payable to external suppliers. Further details can be obtained by contacting hello@bridgend.ac.uk. There may be support available towards these costs; please visit our website for more information.

Please note: Access to an appropriate digital device for learning is required for this course. You may be eligible for support with this; please visit our website for more information.

This course covers all Level 2 requirements and also offers you further enrichment through additional day courses and skills competitions. You will benefit from 1 day additional workshops with professional beauty therapy companies, at a small cost, to improve employability and skills.

Modules include:

  • Skincare
  • Manicure / pedicure
  • Depilatory waxing
  • Lash and brow treatment
  • Application of makeup
  • Threading
  • Nail art
  • Creating an image
  • Reception duties
  • Client care and communication
  • Health and safety
  • Anatomy and physiology

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

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

The awarding body for this qualification is VTCT.

You will be assessed in a variety of ways, which could include assignments, external examinations, case studies and continual class and practical assessment.

4 GCSEs at grade C or above. Equivalent qualifications are accepted, including a Pass at Level 1.

Progress to Beauty Therapy (NVQ / Diploma Level 3) or Hair & Media Makeup Level 2.

Enrolment fee: £40

Course-related fees, eg materials/equipment: £360*

*This cost is approximate and is subject to change. Some costs may be payable to the College and some may be payable to external suppliers. Further details can be obtained by contacting hello@bridgend.ac.uk. There may be support available towards these costs; please visit our website for more information.

Please note: Access to an appropriate digital device for learning is required for this course. You may be eligible for support with this; please visit our website for more information.

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