Beauty Therapy Massage
This qualification will provide you with the knowledge, skills and understanding to work competently as an advanced beauty therapist specialising in massage.
Course Information
- Course Type School Leaver
- Subject Area Hairdressing, Beauty and Make-Up Artistry
- Qualification NVQ Diploma
- Study Mode: Full Time
- Course Level Level 3
- Location Hele Road Centre
- Course Length 1 year
- Reduced Fee
*See financial support to find out whether you eligible for a reduced fee.
- Overview
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This qualification will provide you with the knowledge, skills and understanding to work competently as an advanced beauty therapist specialising in massage.
On this course you will:
- Learn a range of body massage therapies
- Provide stone therapy treatments
- Provide Indian head massage treatments
- Apply semi-permanent classic lash extensions
- Provide pre-blended aromatherapy massage treatments
- Develop essential skills for promoting sales and products within a business
- Develop an in-depth understanding of anatomy and physiology of the body and be able to apply this knowledge within beauty and spa treatment
- Attend professional workshops and have the opportunity to gain additional qualifications within the industry
Assessment: This course is assessed throughout the academic year, by ongoing practical assessments alongside externally set theory exams.
Choose this course if… you are progressing within the beauty therapy industry and want to cover all of the body and spa therapy skills and knowledge needed to work as a beauty, massage or spa therapist.
Future Steps: Achievement of this qualification demonstrates to an employer that you have the skills and knowledge necessary to be employed as a beauty, massage or spa therapist in a beauty clinic, salon, spa, cruise ship or leisure centre.
- Entry Requirements
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- GCSE English Language at grade 4 or above* Plus, you must have successfully completed a Level 2 Beauty Therapy course
- Facilities
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We have fantastic commercial hair salons, beauty clinics, theatrical make-up studios and Spa. You will have the opportunity to train in the faculties brand new showcase salon Zeal @ Exeter College all at the Laurence Building on our Hele Road site. All our students experience a busy commercial environment, H2B professional treatments are available to visitors from all over the southwest.
You will have access to all the College facilities, including a student restaurant, full media suite, gym and a fully equipped Learning Resource Centre (LRC).
- Additional Costs
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You will need to purchase a personal kit and uniform.You are responsible for providing your own working resources.
This further education course is free for all 16-18 year olds who are resident in the UK and the European Economic Area for the last 3 years. (You must be under 19 on 31st August in the calendar year that you start your course). For any fee-related queries or further information, please contact the Advice and Recruitment Team on 01392 400444.
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What our students think?
“I like working on new clients in the College salon and it’s very interesting to talk to new people. Guest speakers on the course allow you to get to learn new techniques and the support and guidance from tutors is very good too.” Read more >
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