Beauty Therapy
Newbury College - West Berkshire
01635845000
Monks Lane, Newbury, RG14 7TD
Course summary

This qualification is based on the national occupational standards for beauty therapy and includes all the required elements to work effectively as a beauty therapist. Learners must achieve all mandatory units which include: • Health and safety in the salon • Client care and consultation • Body analysis • Skin analysis • Swedish massage therapy • Body electrical treatment • Facial electrical treatment • Electrical science • Mechanical massage • Anatomy and physiology for the face and body systems The recommended textbooks are: Beauty Therapy Level 3 5th Edition by Lorraine Nordmann Anatomy and Physiology 5th Edition by Helen McGuinness.

Entry requirements

NVQ Level 2 Beauty. Level 2 beauty or sufficient commercial experience is essential. It is an advantage to be comfortable working on the computer as all exams are online and all assignments.

How you'll be assessed

Continuous assessment of practical skills will prepare students for graded assessments which are set throughout the year. A graded end-of-year practical synoptic exam and written exams are required to pass the qualification, an overall grade will then be awarded which will be a pass, merit or distinction.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityWest Berkshire
Ofsted RatingRequires improvement
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressMonks Lane, Newbury, RG14 7TD