Beauty Therapy

Units you may study include:

Manicures

Pedicures

Anatomy and physiology

Make-up

Tanning

Facials

Customer service

Our course is specifically designed to develop practical beauty therapy skills so you can confidently and competently perform treatments in industry. You will learn in our on-site beauty salons, East Academy of Hair and Beauty, where you will develop your professional skills working with members of the public.

You will have the opportunity to study facial skincare, waxing, eyelash and brow treatments, manicures, pedicures, face and body electrics and body massage, depending on the level and route of qualification. There are also elements of anatomy and physiology taught alongside to support your learning. You will have the opportunity to complete the Eco Salon online course to learn how to be more environmentally friendly in the salon. We offer a professional salon with the latest industry equipment and work with industry professional grade products.

We also encourage you to undertake a work placement alongside your studies to help develop a range of techniques, personal skills and attributes essential for further study or your working life. We have great relationships with many beauty salons and spa owners in the area and can help connect you with the most appropriate placement.

Why study with us:

• Benefit from industry-led masterclasses in trending beauty techniques.
• Achieve award-winning success as seen in World Skills Competitions.

You will be assessed both practically and through online tests which are taken at the end of each unit. Practical assessments are performed on paying clients and must be completed in a commercially acceptable timescale. Evidence from these will go towards building a portfolio of evidence. Some other written work will be required for projects and assignments.

Level 1 Requirements: Three GCSEs at Grade 2 or above.

Level 2 Requirements: Four GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including English and Maths.

Level 3 Requirements: Completion of Level 2.

You can progress to study the Level 4 Diploma in Management Practice and Advanced Techniques in the Hair and Beauty Sector at East Coast College or other colleges, or go into an apprenticeship of employment.

Many of our former students have secured employment in local and national salons, cruise ships and some have started their own businesses. Previous students have gone in various directions; the beauty industry as a career path is very diverse. This includes a make-up artist working for the BBC, salon owners, mobile therapists, cruise ship therapists, lecturers and people working in spas both in the UK and abroad.