Course code: B0706A
Course category: Part-time
End Qualification: NVQ level 3
Starting and ending month: September to June
Days of the week: TBC
Course duration: 36 weeks
Time of day: All day
Formal assessment: Formal assessment required
Course location: City College Brighton and Hove, Pelham Street
Course aims:
If you’re looking to become a full time beauty therapist, widening your range of skills is a great way to get noticed by employers.
This hands on beauty course will allow you to extend your skills as a Beauty Therapist as you look to advance your career. You’ll learn a range of techniques including Microdermabrasion, Body Massage and Electrolysis whilst also prepare you for work in salons, hotels, health and fitness spas, airlines, cruise liners and department stores in the UK or overseas.
On successful completion you may also wish to continue with further study in Nail Technology or associated therapies such as Reflexology, Aromatherapy or Advanced Massage which are offered as part-time courses.
Course content:
There are 8 units consisting of:
Facilities for students:
The Beauty and Holistic department benefits from fantastic facilities that will help you progress in your course and prepare you for a career in the Beauty industry. These include:
Tutors:
The Beauty and Holistic team is staffed by highly motivated tutors that are passionate about their subjects and have excellent links with employers.
Assessment:
Awarding Body: VTCT
Entry Requirements:
You must have completed the Level 2 Beauty therapy or equivalant.
Interview for entry: Interview required
Progression and links:
After successfully completing this course you may wish to further develop your skills on the following courses:
This qualification enables the therapist to work in industry as a therapist, a manager or clinic owner.
Many students also go onto working with large companies such as Neilson Holidays, Steiner Cruises and Harding Brothers Cruises
Work experience opportunities:
Work experience is desirable/ highly recommended.
Costs of your Course:
There are five parts to the cost of your course:
How much will the Tuition Fees cost?
Below are the fees for this course.
Home/EU students tuition fees (per year): 1: £0 2: £365 3: £1,765
The cost of these courses are split into 3 categories. Category 1: If you are aged between 19-23 years and are studying at the level of your chosen course for the first time. This applies to Level 1, 2 and 3 courses. If this is your first level 3 course, the upper age limit is 24. Category 2: If you are in receipt of a 'work- related' benefit such as Job Seekers Allowance, or that you can self-certify (sign a form) that you are actively seeking work. Category 3: if you do not sit within Categories 1 or 2, this will be the cost you will need to pay for your course.
Financial assistance information.
How to apply for part-time courses.
City College Brighton - Part-time course - Beauty Therapy Intensive NVQ Level 3 (Sept '12)
Disclaimer:
Although the information given is believed to be correct at the time of publication, it does not form any part of a
contract between City College Brighton and Hove and the student. Courses may be subject to change.
Timetables are subject to change and you should check with your tutor prior to enrolment for the details of your timetable.