Attendance/Duration
Short Full Time, Starting in March for 12 weeksOverview
Fast-Track your Career: Future licensing regulations may shape the beauty industry—stay ahead with our 12-week, fully funded and CIBTAC accredited Principles of Cosmetic Practice course. Whether you're new to beauty or an experienced professional looking to upskill, this qualification provides essential knowledge and acts as a prerequisite for advanced training.
Why Choose this Course:
- Meets any future licensing requirements
- Pathway to advanced courses like Contemporary Facialist Technician (Chemical Peels, Microneedling, Dermaplaning) or Body Massage Technician
- Blended Learning – Online & On-Campus
Entry Requirements
For entry to this course, you’ll need:
- Passion for the Industry
- Four National 5s (or SCQF Level 5 equivalent)
- Age 16+ (or relevant life experience- note for some progression courses age requirements is 18 + however will speak to you about this as applicable)
Course Content
This course is theory based with some practical skin analysis
Here is some of what you may study;
- Monitor and maintain health and safety in the salon
- Client care and communication in beauty related industries
- Provide skin analysis and assessment
- Beauty therapy science
- Knowledge of anatomy and physiology for skin treatments and/or beauty and spa
Next Steps and Career Opportunities
When you successfully complete this course, you may progress to: Contemporary Facialist Technician (Chemical Peels, Microneedling, Dermaplaning) or Body Massage Technician