BEAUTY THERAPY TECHNIQUES Level 3 Diploma

Level 3
Further Education
Armagh Campus
Newry Campus
Lurgan Campus
City & Guilds

Overview

This Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Techniques aims to provide you with a range of specialist technical practical skills and knowledge, which will equip you to seek employment or further training within the Beauty Therapy Industry.

Applicants must be at least 16 years of age on or before 1st July in the year of proposed entry to the course and have recently been in education to key stage 4 (completion of compulsory education). They must also have achieved Level 2 Beauty Therapy.

Attendance at Individual or Group Pre-Entry Advice Sessions (IPEAS and GPEAS) may be required. These interviews may take place either on campus, via telephone or video call (Microsoft teams) and will play an important role in the selection of all courses.

Applicants should normally hold the following:

15 points or greater, consisting of at least 4 GCSE at Grade C, or equivalent qualification profile from the Register of Regulated Qualifications. In certain circumstances the College may reduce this requirement if it is deemed that the candidate has demonstrated the commitment, understanding and knowledge of the subject.
BTEC Level 2 First Diploma or equivalent at Pass or above with an overall profile equating to 15 points.
NVQ Level 2 (in relevant subject area).
Leaving Certificate – a profile equivalent to 12 points (of which 3 subjects must be achieved at Grade C3 or better at Ordinary Level) pre-2017. From 2017 onwards, 3 subjects must be achieved at 04 or better at Ordinary Level.

Applicants who do not possess GCSE English Language at Grade C or higher (or equivalent) must be able to demonstrate as part of their application they can communicate in written and spoken English Language to an acceptable level to succeed in the course. The College reserves the right to refer any applicant to appropriate English Language or Literacy classes until their level of fluency in written and spoken English is sufficient to allow participation in other areas of study.

Students entering a full time Level 3 programme are expected to have already achieved a minimum of GCSE Grade C in English Language and Mathematics (or equivalent qualification). Applicants admitted to a full-time programme of study without these qualifications in English Language and Mathematics will be required to undertake an Essential Skills course in Literacy and Numeracy respectfully. Applicants with a Grade D will also have the opportunity to undertake repeat classes in GCSE English Language and/or Mathematics.

Working with Colleagues within the Beauty Related Industries.
Monitor and Maintain Health and Safety Practice in the Salon.
Client Care and Communication in Beauty Related Industries.
Promote and Sell Products and Services to Clients.
Provide Body Massage.
Provide Facial Electrotherapy Treatments.
Provide Body Electrotherapy Treatments.
Provide Indian Head Massage.
Apply Stone Therapy Massage.
Employability Unit.

Candidates are required to complete both formative and summative assessments to demonstrate competence in practical skills and underpinning knowledge.