OS021 Beauty Therapy Level 3

Beauty Therapy | Level 3

Beauty Therapy is a very popular career choice for both men and women in recent years. This level 3 course covers an advancement to our beauty therapy level 2 course.

Course Description

Beauty Therapy Level 3

You have 12 months to complete this course. This is more time than you need so you can work at your own pace. Completed coursework is delivered by post or via email, so handing in an assignment is simple. You will also have a personal tutor who will be there to offer you support every step of the way.

Achieve your dream career and equip yourself with the skills you need for your long term success.

Course Content

Unit 1: Body, Face and Scalp Massage and Body Electrical Treatments

• Client consultation
• Body analysis
• Contra-indications
• Preparation of the area for massage and body treatments
• Contra-actions
• Classification of movements
• Types of massage
• Electrical and mechanical body treatments
• Cellulite and lymphatic damage
• Anti-ageing skin treatments
• Muscle treatments

 
Unit 2: Advanced Skin Analysis and Facial Electrical Treatments

• Consultation and advanced skin analysis
• Equipment and effects
• Facial high frequency
• Facial faradic
• Facial microdermabrasion

 
Unit 3: Anatomy, Physiology and the Effects of Salon Treatments

• Blood
• The heart
• The lymphatic system
• The nervous system
• The endocrine system
• The skeleton
• The skin

 
Unit 4: Wet and Dry Heat Treatments

• The spa experience
• Spa reception
• Consultation
• Cleansing and exfoliating the skin
• Application
• Cold or chill therapy
• Static/portable heat treatments
• Skin tests
• Water treatments

 
Unit 5: Salon Management

• Health and safety at work act (HASAW 1974)
• Methods of communication
• Hygiene
• Sterilisation
• Avoiding cross infection

 
Unit 6: Salon Operations and Organisation

• The reception area
• Welcoming clients
• Dealing with complaints
• Insurance
• Time management
• Teamwork
• Retailing and promotions
• Targets
• Customer legislation
• Emergency procedures and security
• Personal and professional development

Previous Knowledge Required

No previous knowledge required.

Support

You may start at any time and have a full year to complete your studies. This is much longer than you need, so you can take your time. This course is designed to be flexible around your lifestyle! The course is designed for study by distance learning at home or at work. Students will receive all course materials by post or online, plus tutor support by email.

Assessment

The Beauty Therapy course assessment takes the form of a series of written assignments, which are submitted and marked by your tutor. There is no external examination required.

Modules

• Unit 1: Body, Face and Scalp Massage and Body Electrical Treatments
• Unit 2: Advanced Skin Analysis and Facial Electrical Treatments
• Unit 3: Anatomy, Physiology and the Effects of Salon Treatments
• Unit 4: Wet and Dry Heat Treatments
• Unit 5: Salon Management
• Unit 6: Salon Operations and Organisation

Awarding Organisation

This course has been accredited under NCFE IIQ Licence by Open Study College which has been approved as an NCFE Investing in Quality (IIQ) centre to give formal recognition to courses. At the end of this course successful learners will be awarded a certificate of achievement by NCFE. The training courses have been designed specifically to meet the needs of learners who prefer to study from home. The course measurable learning outcomes have been benchmarked at Level 3 (using Ofqual's Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF) level descriptors) to allow you to consider the depth of study, difficulty, and level of achievement involved.

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