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Beauty Therapy VRQ Diploma level 3
Beauty Therapy VRQ Diploma level 3
Course Overview
Course Code
P00167
Start Date
09/09/2024
Study Hours
Full Time
Duration
36
Campus
Freemen's Park Campus
Level
Level 3
Our Level 3 VRQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy techniques course aims to provide you with a range of specialist practical skills such as massage techniques, facial and body electrical treatments as well as massage using pre-blended aromatherapy oils and stone therapy massage. You will benefit from developing your technical knowledge in areas such as anatomy and physiology, communication, and selling skills. We have excellent facilities and you will be taught by qualified and experienced staff. This course will equip you to seek employment or further training within the beauty therapy industry.
This course is an approximate split of 60% practical and 40% theory. There is a large amount of science-based knowledge that is needed to be learnt and understood in order to complete practical treatments and pass this qualification. You will be required to purchase the level 3 uniform and kit and adhere to the strict dress code required in our salons. Additionally, home study will also be needed (approximately 5-6 hours per week) to support your learning.
If you are aged 16 to 18, you will be enrolled on a study programme. This will include retaking GCSEs or undertaking Functional Skills in English and maths if you haven't already achieved a grade 4 or above.
You will take part in activities that help you to develop your personal skills, such as building your character and confidence. This will help you to live well and move into your chosen career.
If you are 16-19 years old these activities will be timetabled as will work experience and placement. You can also choose to take part in other activities.
For other age groups, activities will be tailored to your needs.
To enrol onto this course, you must have passed a full Level 2 Beauty Therapy qualification. Additionally, you must have above 90% attendance at previous college/work, a positive reference from college/work, and GCSEs in English and maths at grade 4 (C) or alternatively Functional Skills at level 2. Excellent communication skills are also desirable.
The ability to complete at least 30 hours of work experience within the course period (a job in the industry or related would assist with this).
You will need to purchase the Leicester College uniform and kit (costs below) in addition to this you must wear black flat unbranded closed in shoes (no trainers), hair to be tied up away from the face, no jewellery or piercings and nails are to be short and natural i.e. no gel, false nails or varnish.
- Material fee: £150
- Annual Tuition fee: £3345
Further Education
Course Overview
Course Code
P00167
Start Date
09/09/2024
Study Hours
Full Time
Duration
36
Campus
Freemen's Park Campus
Level
Level 3