Beauty & Aesthetic Therapies SCQF Level 4

What is special about this course?

This full-time course is an ideal entry level programme if you are looking to get started in the beauty and aesthetic industry.

You will be introduced to the key practical skills required to carry out a range of basic beauty treatments which will help you find employment as a salon junior or allow you to progress onto the next level of study to advance your skills. You will also build essential core and life skills for your future such as resilience and confidence.

The three primary objectives of this course are:

1. To develop key practical skills to enable you to carry out a range of basic beauty therapy treatments
2. To build essential core and life skills which are transferable and will enable you to exit into employment or progress onto a higher level of study
3. To include units to enable you to manage clients and your own stress and wellbeing

Special features:

• You will study an interactive, robust course allowing you to build your confidence and gain practical industry skills
• As part of this course, you may visit local charities and venues
• You will also get the opportunity to participate in in-house competition work

This course offers integration opportunities within peer groups across different levels to expand the realistic working environment experience. External engagement within the community and with stakeholders is encouraged.

Entry requirements

• Evidence that you can work at National 3 level or equivalent.
• Applications are encouraged from prospective students without the standard entry requirements as listed above.
• You will also be invited to an interview and invited to participate in an induction programme.

Course content includes:

• All About Eyes
• Coping Strategies and Building Resilience
• Stress Relief Techniques
• Skincare Basics
• Basic Hand & Foot Treatments
• Introduction to Waxing
• Current Make Up Skills
• Reception Skills
• Know Your Products
• The Role of the Salon Assistant
• Core and Employability Skills

Equipment

You will be required to purchase a kit/uniform as part of this course (approx. £400). If you are eligible for a bursary these kit costs will be covered. Infill students may be required to purchase a kit for some units.

You will also be required to work and be worked on for all practical units.

Fees

Normally, if you are studying full time for the first time and are Ordinarily Resident in Scotland your course fees will be covered through the information you provide on your course application.

If you are studying part time and are on low income or in receipt of certain benefits your course fees may be covered by a fee waiver.

If you are not Ordinarily Resident in Scotland, you may need to pay course fees.

Please refer to our Fees and Funding section for more information.

* Fees for 2024/25 are still to be confirmed.

Funding

Our Student Finance Advisers can advise you on all aspects of student funding. The support available depends upon your personal circumstances.

Please refer to our Fees and Funding section for more information.