This qualification is nationally recognised and prepares you for employment in the Beauty Therapy industry. The beauty section at Boston College has three fully equipped training salons and a nail studio (which are open to the public), together with a reception area for all practical skills. Theory sessions will be taught either in the resource centre or various classrooms.
WHAT WILL I DO
The course consists of several units covering the following topics:
All learners will have a Personal Tutor / Training Adviser who will be responsible for course guidance and general support.
The course is based on an assessment structure. You will be continually assessed throughout the course as and when you are ready. Learners are encouraged to work towards assessments within their workplace. Assessments will cover practical applications, written assignments, oral questioning and online tests which will generate a portfolio of evidence. Functional skills are also an integral and a required part of the course for which there will be set tuition and study time.
The course of study will include theoretical and practical sessions, individual and group work. Each learner will have access to information on study skills and help is available if needed. The average group size is 15 - 18 students.
Attendance is normally 1 day per week over 18 months and is available to employed trainees who ideally work four days a week in a beauty salon.
Learners should have three GCSE grades A - C, preferably in English, Mathematics and Science. Prospective learners will be judged on their enthusiasm, ability to talk to people, personal presentation, their will to succeed and commitment.
Apprentices must be employed, for a minimum of 30 hours a week (including day release) at a salon which has to be approved for Health and Safety purposes by the Apprenticeship Team.
Employers must be willing to sign up to the training agreement and have to be prepared for the Training Adviser to visit the salon every 8-12 weeks for training reviews and regular health and safety checks.
Successful completion should enable you to work in a salon or on a mobile / freelance basis. Successful completion of an Apprenticeship in Beauty Therapy will enable you to apply to progress immediately to an Advanced Apprenticeship in Beauty Therapy.
Learners will be expected to purchase a basic beauty kit (approximately £195) which will include everything you will need to practical lessons.
Overalls / tunics are compulsory (approximately £25) and learners will be provided with order forms during induction.
Where courses last for more than one year only the first years fees and costs are shown.
All kits, uniforms and text books must be purchased at the beginning of the course.
The Information on this Course Information Sheet is correct at time of print, but can be subject to change at anytime.