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Full Time
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1 Year
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Boston
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September 2025
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Students aged 16–19 with a household income under £45,000 can apply for financial support.
⚠️ Apply by Monday 7th July 2025 to avoid delays to funding and transport support (including Lincolnshire County Council travel passes or taxis) 👉 Apply now
Beauty Therapy Certificate Level 1
Add to ShortlistThe VTCT Level 1 NVQ Certificate in Beauty Therapy is designed to develop your competence as an Assistant Junior Beauty Therapist.
Upon successful completion, you will have the opportunity to progress onto a Level 2 Beauty Therapy qualification for advanced skills development or enter the industry as an Assistant Junior Beauty Therapist in a salon, spa, or as a self-employed beauty professional.
What will I do?
During the course, you will cover topics including:
- Ensuring Responsibility for Actions to Reduce Risks to Health and Safety
- Contributing to the Development of Effective Working
- Preparing and Maintaining the Salon Treatment Work Areas
- Assisting with Facial Skincare Services
- Assisting with Day Makeup Services
- Assisting with Nail Services
You will also have the opportunity to complete the below qualifications:
- Earth Week – Tackling the Climate Emergency Level 1
- Head Massage Award Level 2
- Nail Art Application Award Level 2
- Preventing Contact Dermatitis Award Level 2
- Skin Cancer Awareness for Non-Healthcare Professionals Award Level 2
In addition to your course, you may also study either GCSE or Functional Skills English and Maths, dependent on your current GCSE grade.
Entry Qualifications
To study the Beauty Therapy Certificate Level 1 you will need to have an Entry Level qualification in Beauty Therapy and and/or a successful skills test and interview.
Attendance
The Beauty Therapy Certificate Level 1 will take you 1 year to complete. You will attend college from 9:00am-4:30pm for 3-4 days per week at our Rochford Campus in Boston, plus independent study.
Fees
This course is free if you are under the age of 19 on 31 August of the year you start the course.
If you are aged 19+, this course will cost £1500.
Fee remission may apply depending on personal circumstances, please enquire with the Registry Department for further information on 01205 365701 or email fees@boston.ac.uk.
Please note that all fees are subject to change.
How Will I Be Assessed
You will be assessed via practical observations on clients and workbooks.
Where Could It Lead?
Successful completion of the Beauty Therapy Certificate Level 1 will equip you with the essential skills, knowledge, and confidence to pursue a career in the beauty therapy industry. You can progress onto a Level 2 qualification in Beauty Therapy.
To explore other Beauty Therapy courses available at Boston College, visit our Beauty Therapy page.
Additional costs
Additional costs include purchasing a beauty therapy kit and uniform.
How to Apply.
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Creating an account is easy, just click ‘Apply for this course’ below.
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What you could earn
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£22,781
potential
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£13,343
average
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£6,703
entry level
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