The entry requirements for this course are:

• Satisfactory reference

You will be required to attend an informal interview which may include completing an assessment based on your prior qualifications

This course consists of the following modules:

• Provide facial skin care
• Provide eyelash and eyebrow treatments
• Remove hair using waxing techniques
• Provide manicure treatments
• Provide pedicure treatments
• Apply make-up
• Apply skin tanning techniques
• Provide nail art
• Create an image/total look based on a theme

All practical skills are carried out within a realistic working environment on paying clients.

You will also gain knowledge in:

• Follow Health and Safety procedures in the salon
• Client care and communication in beauty related industries
• Salon reception duties

You will be assessed via:

• Continual assessment throughout the course
• Written assignments
• Written/online tests
• Portfolios of collated study evidence

Practical assessments are undertaken on paying clients and must be completed in a commercially acceptable timescale

In addition to timetabled classes there is provision for independent study time. Students will undertake independent learning, investigation and research and bring this to present and share in subsequent classes.