Hair, Beauty, Complementary Therapies and Make-Up

When we look good, we feel good and as we know, our personal well-being is vital to good health. Beauty and Aesthetic Therapy professionals play an important role in this by helping us to look and feel our best. They also get to be part of a diverse and ever evolving industry, which is very rewarding to work in. To be successful in this profession you must be passionate about what you do, caring, creative, committed and hardworking. You'll also need to be self-motivated, a good team player and enjoy working with people. If you're interested in a career in the exciting world of beauty, this course is for you.

For entry to this course, you'll need:

• a real interest in beauty therapy
• four National 5s or equivalent or a Beauty qualification at SCQF Level 5, or equivalent
• to submit an application, completing all sections, including Personal Statement in full
• To be aged 16 or over

We may notify you of the outcome by letter and/or invite you to an interview. If you don't have formal qualifications, but have life experience, then we'll also consider you for a place.

This course advances your foundation, if you're starting your Beauty studies, or develops existing skills if you're progressing from Level 5. Most units are both practical and theory based, and you'll be working on each other and clients in our commercial salon. You'll also be encouraged to work part-time in a salon or spa to gain valuable work experience while you complete your studies. Due to beauty being such a fast-changing industry, our aim is always to ensure that your course develops the current skills and knowledge required for positive progression, therefore some of what you study on the course may change.

Here's just some of what you may study:

• Body massage - you'll learn how to perform a full body massage, through a range of techniques to meet the aims of different treatment plans.
• Facial treatments - you'll develop skills in customising treatments for individual client requirements.
• Contemporary Salon Treatments - you'll research and carry out selected current salon treatments for your clients.

You'll also have the opportunity to develop your skills through:

• working in our commercial training salons. Going on work experience
• taking part in competitions such as World Skills
• hearing from industry speakers
• volunteering for community events, like performing manicures for charity.
• helping at promotional events, such as campus wellbeing days
• you'll build transferable Essential Skills in meaningful contexts to help you become more effective in life, learning, and work

Upon successful completion of this course, you may have the opportunity to: progress to Professional Spa and Beauty Therapy Level 6/7 in January, explore diverse career options, including: Salon Beauty Therapist, Spa Therapist, Self-employed Beauty Therapist/Salon Owner, Beauty Therapist on board a cruise ship, Beauty Therapist Trainer/Educator. Your journey doesn't end here; it's just the beginning. Our course opens doors to a world of possibilities in the beauty and well-being industry.

Habia – The Hair and Beauty Industry Authority