Beauty Therapy NQ6 SCQF Level 6

What is special about this course?

NQ 6 Beauty Therapy L6 (SCQF 6) will provide the knowledge, skills and understanding required to become a beauty therapist. This exciting course has been designed to ensure the relevance of units meets the beauty industry requirements and allows for a smooth transition into higher education.

Students carry out treatments during term time on clients in our salons that are equipped with the latest equipment and technology.

This is a fast-paced course delivering the underpinning knowledge in both therapeutic and aesthetic treatments, including body massage, Manual and electrical facial treatments, Gel extensions, tanning and lash and brow treatments. These are key for progression into Higher education and meet the requirements of employers.

You will be required to practice on each other and be willing to receive all treatments on your course before completing assessments.

  • This course supports progression from SVQ 2/NC/NQ5 Beauty and provides a pathway to direct entry HNC and higher education
  •  Regulated qualifications which are insurable
  •  Opportunities for free training from Eve Taylor
  •  Affordable opportunities for continued learning and advanced training

Entry requirements

3 National 5s at grade C or above or

SVQ 2 Beauty therapy (SCQF 5) or NC/NQ Beauty

Relevant Industry experience. 

  • Applicants must be 16 years old on or before 30 September

 

Units may include:

  • Facial manual and electrical treatments
  • Eyelash and eyebrow treatments
  • Light curing gel extensions
  • Body massage
  • Body wraps
  • Healthy eating and well being
  • Self-tanning
  • Threading techniques
  • Intro to anatomy and physiology
  • Brush on builder gel

How will I study my course?

  • Full Time

You will learn through a combination of face to face practical sessions, online study via the university's virtual learning environment (VLE), and active self-study and practice at home.

How long will my course last?

1 Year

Where can I study my course?

    • Beechwood Campus

Fees

For the latest information on fees please see our fees policy.

What can I do on completion of my course?

Study

Career

  • Employment in a beauty salon or spa
  • Self-employed

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