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.

How will I study my course?

  • Full Time
  • Part Time

This is a practical based course with face-to-face practical classes on campus supplemented with our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).

How long will my course last?

  • Full time: 1 year
  • Part time: 2 years
  • Infill: duration depends on the unit

Where can I study my course?

    • UHI Moray

Start date

August

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.

Course fees 2023/24*

Scotland

Rest of UK

International

Further Education - Full time

£1,008

£1,008

£6,960

Further Education - Part time (per single credit unit)

£88

£88

£352

Further Education - Part time (structured 6 credits)

£528

£528

£2,112

* 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.

What can I do on completion of my course?

Successful completion of this course will allow you to enter into employment in a salon/spa as a salon junior or receptionist.

Alternatively, you can progress onto the

  • SCQF Level 5 Beauty & Aesthetic Therapies course
  • SCQF Microblading Artistry (over 18)
  • SCQF Eye Appeal
  • SCQF Advanced Nail Technology

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We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at UHI Moray. UHI Moray operates a fair and open admissions system committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination. We consider all applications on merit and on the basis of ability to achieve, without discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion and/or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. We welcome applications from all prospective students and aim to provide appropriate and efficient services to students with disabilities.