This course is an ideal start if you are thinking about pursuing a career in the beauty therapy industry. You'll develop a foundation of Beauty Therapy skills in areas such as face and skin analysis, hair removal treatments, manicure, pedicure and make-up, light cured gel polish as well as the principles of practice for Beauty Therapists. You will also gain the basic knowledge and understanding of anatomy and physiology for beauty therapists. You will be learning in our purpose-built salons, training in a commercial environment, and learning beauty therapy techniques from industry professionals. They will demonstrate everything that you need to know and you will then practice the skills that you have been shown by fellow colleagues. Eventually, you will be providing treatments to paying clients. From facials, pedicures, manicure, waxing, make-up, eye lash, and brow treatments, you will be trained to industry standards.
You will need to have a minimum GCSEs at grade 3 or work towards grade 4 in English and maths. At Cornwall College, we recognise that applicants without these qualifications can often offer a high level of competence as well as life experience and we will therefore consider all applications on their merits alongside their qualifications. If you are unsure as to whether or not you meet the requirements, please call the department and ask to speak to the study program manager who will be happy to discuss it with you.
You will be assessed through either written assignments or online multiple-choice questions, as well as practical assessments of customers in our commercial salons that are open to the public.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Cornwall |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Corporate Headquarters, Cornwall College St Austell, St Austell, PL25 4DJ |
This course is an ideal start if you are thinking about pursuing a career in the beauty therapy industry. You'll develop a foundation of Beauty Therapy skills in areas such as face and skin analysis, hair removal treatments, manicure, pedicure and make-up, light cured gel polish as well as the principles of practice for Beauty Therapists. You will also gain the basic knowledge and understanding of anatomy and physiology for beauty therapists. You will be learning in our purpose-built salons, training in a commercial environment, and learning beauty therapy techniques from industry professionals. They will demonstrate everything that you need to know and you will then practice the skills that you have been shown by fellow colleagues. Eventually, you will be providing treatments to paying clients. From facials, pedicures, manicure, waxing, make-up, eye lash, and brow treatments, you will be trained to industry standards.
You will need to have a minimum GCSEs at grade 3 or work towards grade 4 in English and maths. At Cornwall College, we recognise that applicants without these qualifications can often offer a high level of competence as well as life experience and we will therefore consider all applications on their merits alongside their qualifications. If you are unsure as to whether or not you meet the requirements, please call the department and ask to speak to the study program manager who will be happy to discuss it with you.
You will be assessed through either written assignments or online multiple-choice questions, as well as practical assessments of customers in our commercial salons that are open to the public.