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28beauty/holistic therapiesfull time prospectus 2013/14beauty/holistic therapiesfull time prospectus 2013/1429Practical Skills & Treatments: Please be aware thatas part of your practical lessons students learn thetreatments on each other. Further development isthen performed on paying clients which is part of theassessment process.You will develop a range of practical beauty therapyskills and underpinning knowledge of the theoryrequired to pursue this career.Subjects studied include:• Anatomy and physiology• Applied theory of treatments• Health & Safety in the workplace• Hygiene practices• Promoting products & services to clients• Facials, including skin care & facial skin carefor men• Remove hair using waxing techniques• Provide manicure treatments• Provide pedicure treatments• Apply make-up• Provide eyelash & eyebrow treatments• Perform head massageYou may be required to study Functional Skillsdependent upon your GCSE qualifications.Additional informationOther enrichment opportunities could includeear piercing, eyelash perming, geliene training,Thai product training and visits to beauty therapyexhibitions.Opportunities exist on the course to take part innational competitions.Next StepProgression to suitable qualifications such as theLevel 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy will be discussedduring progression week.Level 3 Diploma in Beauty TherapyBased at: LANSDOWNE, BOURNEMOUTHCourse Level: Level 3Entry RequirementsCompletion of Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy anda genuine interest in the beauty industry.THE CoursEThis advanced course is an excellent progression froma Level 2 or equivalent beauty therapy qualification.You will improve your beauty therapy skills on botha practical and academic level during this course,as well as expanding and developing your businessawareness. This is a full time programme.You will study the following subject areas:• Anatomy & Physiology• Body electrical treatments• Facial electrical treatments• Stone therapy• Body massage• Microdermabrasion• Promote and sell products and services to clients• Treatment theory• Indian head massagePractical Skills & Treatments: Please be awarethat as part of your practical lessons students learnthe treatments on each other. Further development isthen performed on paying clients which is part of theassessment process.There will be experience of realistic workingenvironments both within The College and on workexperience (60 hours).Additional informationYou will have the opportunity to participate in localtrips and visits to provide a broad understandingof the industry. Opportunities also exist for you totake part in national competitions. Other enrichmentopportunities could include ear piercing, nail art andpamper days.You will need to have access to a camera (disposableif necessary) to show evidence of your work for yourportfolio.Next StepEmployment in beauty salons, health clubs or thecruise industry or as a beauty consultant. There isample opportunity to continue to study for specialistqualifications in beauty and complementary therapiese.g. Reflexology and Indian Head Massage.Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy(19+)Based at: LANSDOWNE, BOURNEMOUTH ANDNORTH ROAD, POOLECourse Level: Level 2Entry RequirementsNo formal entry qualifications are required. Howeveryour suitability for the qualification will be dependentupon a successful interview.THE CoursEThis course is designed for those learners aged 19years and over with ambitions for a career in thebeauty therapy industry. It covers all the basic beautytherapy treatments and will provide you with agood base from which you could progress to furthercourses.During your course you will develop practical expertiseand an essential knowledge of the industry.SHADOWING - WHY NOT GIVE IT A GO?...Shadowing is a great way to find out more about the course you want to do! To find out moreinformation, turn to page 12 of this prospectus!www.thecollege.co.ukThe College helpline 01202 205 205