Beauty & Holistic Therapies
Beauty Therapy NVQ Level 3
Key Facts
Qualification Aim
Beauty Therapy NVQ Level 3
Entry Requirements
NVQ Level 2 in Beauty Therapy or 4 GCSEs at grade A to C or equvalent and satisfactory school or college report
Start Date
13th September 2010
Course Overview
This course is suitable for students progressing from Beauty Therapy level 2 or equivalent with an interest in advancing their skills in this area. It will give you the opportunity of becomming a fully qualified make-up artist.
Course Structure
The programme is delivered over one academic year (36 weeks) at 15 hours per week (usually over 2.5 days).
The following topics will be covered:
- Health & Safety
- Promoting Additional Products and Services
- Improving Financial Effectiveness of the Business
- Hygiene
- Consultation
- Body Massage
- Electrical Facial Treatments
- Electrical Body Treatments
- Electrical Epilation
- Pre-blended Aromatherapy Massage
- Indian Head Massage
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Salon Management
- Key Skills (Communication, Application of Number & ICT)
Qualification Aims
VTCT NVQ in Beauty Therapy at level 3
Assessments/Examinations
Continual written and practical assessments/assignments in both theory and practical aspects of the course. Practical assessments are carried out in a realistic work environment (RWE) on fee-paying clients. A portfolio of evidence is compiled throughout the course and submitted for final verification.
Students are required to obtain work placements within the industry while working towards their qualification. A minimum of 40 hours is required.
Students are required to obtain work placements within the industry while working towards their qualification. A minimum of 40 hours is required.
Cost / Equipment
NVQ in Beauty Therapy at Level 3 (General or Massage route) £54.00
Unit of credit £16.00 each
Lifetime registration £15.00
Educational Visit Fund £35.00
Consumables £20.00
Uniform (Tunic, Trousers & shoes) £66.47
Badge £3.50
Fob Watch (Optional) £8.00
Body Massage £44.00
Aromatherapy Kit £28.00 (Pre-blended oils)
Indian Head Massage £8.00
Electrical Epilation Kit £99.00
Text Book £26.99 (Optional – The Official Guide to NVQ Level 3by Lorraine Nordmann)
The kits for this course of study have been separated into unit/module kits to reduce the initial financial outlay students. However, you must be prepared to order and purchase the relevant kits in advance of unit/module delivery in order not to delay your progress and achievement.
If you are 19 years of age or over at the start of the course, the tuition fees may be payable for £495 per year.
Free tuition is available to those in receipt of certain means tested benefits or totheir un-waged dependants. If you are not on benefits but find it difficult to pay any course related costs because of financial hardship, contact StudentWelfare on 01843 605048 to make an appointment with a welfare advisor.
Unit of credit £16.00 each
Lifetime registration £15.00
Educational Visit Fund £35.00
Consumables £20.00
Uniform (Tunic, Trousers & shoes) £66.47
Badge £3.50
Fob Watch (Optional) £8.00
Body Massage £44.00
Aromatherapy Kit £28.00 (Pre-blended oils)
Indian Head Massage £8.00
Electrical Epilation Kit £99.00
Text Book £26.99 (Optional – The Official Guide to NVQ Level 3by Lorraine Nordmann)
The kits for this course of study have been separated into unit/module kits to reduce the initial financial outlay students. However, you must be prepared to order and purchase the relevant kits in advance of unit/module delivery in order not to delay your progress and achievement.
If you are 19 years of age or over at the start of the course, the tuition fees may be payable for £495 per year.
Free tuition is available to those in receipt of certain means tested benefits or totheir un-waged dependants. If you are not on benefits but find it difficult to pay any course related costs because of financial hardship, contact StudentWelfare on 01843 605048 to make an appointment with a welfare advisor.
Entry Requirements
NVQ in Beauty Therapy at Level 2 or equivalent. 4 GCSE’s at grade A*-C or equivalent. Successful College interview / report. Target testing (attainment relating to level).
As part of the entry requirements it is important to note that as this is a service industry students must meet the demands of the course which include:
As part of the entry requirements it is important to note that as this is a service industry students must meet the demands of the course which include:
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Personal Hygene
- Health requirements
- Positive personal attributes
Start Date
13th September 2010
How to Apply
If you wish to apply for any of our courses, please complete and return an application form.
If you have any problems completing the form or have any questions regarding the application process, please contact our Student Admissions team on 01843 605049, or email student_admissions@thanet.ac.uk.
If you have any problems completing the form or have any questions regarding the application process, please contact our Student Admissions team on 01843 605049, or email student_admissions@thanet.ac.uk.