Beauty Therapy - Level 3 Diploma - September Start

• Mode of study:

  Full Time

• Level:

  3

• Duration:

  1 Year

• Awarding/validation body:

  City & Guilds

Our excellent resources and outstanding teachers make hair and beauty at Croydon College the place to continue your journey within the hair beauty industry. This course will develop and build upon the techniques that you will have learnt on a Level 2 course, enabling you to become an advanced, highly qualified and professional spa therapist. This programme will consist of theory and practical sessions, developing your advanced beauty skills in areas such as face and body electrical treatments, body massage, hot stone therapy, flotation and various spa services.

You will gain qualities and skills that will give you the best possible opportunity to progress and to secure a career in the hair and beauty industry. Please note that due to the highly professional nature of the hair and beauty industry, you will be required to wear a uniform whilst you are in the salon, details of which will be given to you at enrolment. We would also like for you to invest in your future career by purchasing a kit consisting of all of the necessary salon equipment which will aid your successful completion of this course. Good English and Maths skills are essential for success in studying and for future employment prospects and so Croydon College ensures that these skills are developed in all learning opportunities.

As a hair and beauty student you will have the opportunity to take part in many internal and external events and competitions which will give you the skills and competitiveness to ensure you are a step ahead when you’re seeking employment within what is a competitive industry. You will also have the chance to attend beauty exhibitions and off-site training sessions to capture a sense of the vibrant and prosperous industry you have chosen to enter.

You will also be given the opportunity to gain work experience via a work placement one day per week. This experience will enable you to appreciate the industry and gain invaluable knowledge. A key distinguishing feature of the college is our links with employers and the ways in which we incorporate this into your learning. Employers attend our popular employability events and you can discuss apprenticeships and progression opportunities in our employability hub or in the apprenticeship office.

On completion of this course, you will be fully qualified as an advanced beauty therapist, which will enable you to demonstrate your newly acquired skills and knowledge at a higher level for employability or higher education with university pathways through UCAS. Many learners decide to go to university after completing their Level 3 course to study Level 4 Diploma in Salon Management.

Through numerous links, we have helped newly qualified stylists and therapists to seek employment within top salons, spas and boutiques.

Practical assessments will take place during your salon sessions, all of these are carried out on real clients and will be assessed by one of our highly trained professional members of staff. Creative assignments and projects will be used to showcase your underpinning knowledge of each technical skill learnt. This will help to build your portfolio. Also, there will be exams.

Four GCSEs at grades 9-4/A*-C

AND;

Including a GCSE at grade 9-4/A*-C (or equivalent) in English or Mathematics OR English and Mathematics assessed at Level 1 or above by College assessment.

AND;

A related Level 2 vocational course at Merit or higher (if a pass grade is achieved GCSE grades and/or functional skills results may also be considered);

Mature applicants may be considered on relevant experience without having the required entry requirements. However, an interview will always be required.

A satisfactory reference may also be requested