Courses

Beauty Therapy NVQ Level 3 General Route

This programme is your passport to lifelong employment in the Beauty Industry. It is intended for those who wish to work as a full Beauty Therapist and have competency in all facial and body treatments, including electrical treatments.

To enrol on this programme you must be qualified to Beauty Therapy NVQ Level 2 standard and undertake further assessment with the Central Admissions Team. You will learn exciting and complex treatments like Micro-dermabrasion along with the all important massage and advanced facials. Your course will also include Saturday and evening sessionsto fully prepare you for the working hours of the industry.

There is a considerable level of theory which includes anatomy and physiology. You are required to commit to at least three to five hours home study each week. Additional commercial salon sessions are held to ensure you maintain your skills once learned.

Content - core units

Body and Facial Electrical Treatments
Body Massage
Stone Therapy
Epilation
Promotional Activities
Health and Safety

Assessment

The qualification is achieved through continuous assessment in both theory and practical treatments, which are undertaken in the salon using e-assessment methods. These could be in the form of; professional discussion, video clips and stills photography. An e-portfolio is compiled as part of the evidence for the awarding body, which will contain your projects and evidence of your practical abilities.

Theoretical assessments require written answers; arrangements can be made to provide a scribe for those who require learning support.

All learners continue working on clients even after achieving competency to ensure standards are maintained.

Progression Routes

Advanced Brazilian Wax - LCBT Certificate

Employment Opportunity

NVQ Level 3 skills are highly sought after and successful completion of this course will ensure employment as a full-time Beauty Therapist in any organisation. These may include luxury cruise liners, exclusive Spas in the UK and overseas, airlines and airports and opportunities leading to management positions. Many people go on to open their own businesses and after five years of commercial experience, if you wanted to, you could become a teacher at LCBT. LCBTs dedicated Job Shop will help you find the perfect next step for you.