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Principles of Cosmetic Practice

  • Qualifications Other Programmes
  • SCQF Level SCQF Level 6
  • Study mode Short full-time
  • Campus Kilmarnock
  • Start date March 2025
  • Duration 18 weeks or less

Attendance/Duration

Short Full Time, Starting in March for 12 weeks

Overview

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