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If you are interested in …
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Working in the beauty industry
Improving your health and appearance
Looking and feeling your best
Dealing with the public
Meeting and talking to people
Caring for people
Helping people to improve their health and appearance
Listening to peoples problems
Being active and creative
Communicating ideas
Helping people to reduce the stress in their lives |
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Or you think you might be good at …
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Practical activities and using your hands
Design and display
Organising people
Being patient and considerate
Offering help and advice
Demonstrating confidence
Listening
Selling treatments and products
...then the Beauty Therapy NVQ Level 3 is the course for you. |
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Who is this course for
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| Those wishing to pursue a career in Beauty Therapy. |
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What does this course aim to do
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| Provide you with a qualification to practice in the beauty industry. |
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Employment opportunities
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Beauty salons and spas
Health and fitness clubs
Health farms, cruise liners and airlines
Sales representatives
Home visiting/freelance beauty therapist |
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Educational Progression
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Part-time complementary courses e.g:
Reflexology
Indian Head Massage
Foundation Degree in Beauty Therapy
Holistic Therapies
Media Make-up
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Student Profile
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| Lisa Whiteford, a Level 3 student who will complete her studies this year said: “This course is an excellent way of meeting new people and gaining confidence. In industry there are so many people that you treat but may never see again, whereas in the College environment you get a lot of regular clients and can build up a good relationship with them and this helps you gain confidence and knowledge in the treatments you are giving. I am looking forward to putting everything I’ve learned into practice.” |
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About this course
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In this course you will learn about the theory of beauty, face and body treatments, anatomy and physiology and salon management. You will also have practical experience of beauty therapy including electrical face and body treatments, hair removal by electrolysis and body massage.
The course may include visits to beauty exhibitions, shows and a residential trip to enhance your studies.
During the course you will build up a portfolio of evidence. You will have to work on clients to complete the qualification. You must ensure you can provide some of your own clients and have family members and friends who are willing to come in to the College for treatments with you. |
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How will I be assessed?
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| Working on clients in the Aspire Beauty Salons on the campus. You will also have to build a portfolio of evidence. Your theory knowledge will be assessed through online exams which will be scheduled throughout the year. |
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Will I have to study at home?
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| Home study is required. Case studies, assignments and course work will need to be completed in your own time. You will also have to revise for your online exams. |
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Are there any additional costs
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A kit and uniform will be required, approx cost £150 for the kit and £70 for the uniform.
We also arrange educational activities as part of the course and this is normally priced at around £50
There is also a charge made to clients who are using the Aspire Beauty Salon. |
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Entry requirements
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Beauty Therapy NVQ Level 2. Work experience in the beauty industry is essential for Level 3. To support your Level 3 application you will be required to carry out a trade test and theory test. Your application will need to be supported by a reference from your tutor.
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Final Qualifications
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| City & Guilds Beauty Therapy NVQ Level 3. |
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Units
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There are two core units, four mandatory units and two additional units at Level 3. For a full qualification all 8 units must be achieved:
Core Units
Monitor procedures to safetly control work operations
Contribute to the planning and implementation of promotional activities
Mandatory Units
Provide electrical epilation treatments
Provide body massage treatments
Provide body electrical treatments
Provide facial electrical treatments
The two additional units you will be studying will be discussed with you during your interview. The additional units are aimed at enhancing your learning experience and must be completed in full to achieve the NVQ Level 3 Beauty Therapy qualification. |
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Enrichment units
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Improving Own Learning Level 3 or Working with Others
Functional Skill English
Tutorial
Some centres may offer additional qualifications to support university applications. |
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Tutorial Services
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As a full-time student at Wiltshire College, you will be allocated a personal tutor and will receive a one-to-one personal tutorial on a regular basis.
The purpose of the tutorial is to ensure that you are making the necessary progress towards the achievement of your main qualification aim and to address any academic or personal issues that you may wish to raise. |
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Visiting Wiltshire College
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| Please see our website for details of Information & Advice events : www.wiltshire.ac.uk/visit |
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How to apply
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To request an application form, please phone our Information & Advice centre on 01225 756264 or email courses@wiltshire.ac.uk
or apply on line by going to our Full Time online application system http://www.wiltshire.ac.uk/ud/fulltime_apps/ |
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Course Fees
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Students aged 18 or under on the 31st of August 2010 will not be required to pay.
Students aged 19 or over on the 31st August 2010 will pay a reduced rate of £120 if you meet one of the criteria listed here.
All other applicants will be expected to pay the full course cost of £870 |
