Beauty Therapy (NC Beauty Level 6 Route)

Beauty Therapy (NC Beauty Level 6 Route) HND

(SCQF level 8)

Full-time, Beauty and Complementary Therapies

Course Options
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Overview

The course offers a high-level beauty qualification and covers a wide range of therapies and management skills. You’ll acquire a comprehensive understanding of facial and body problems, and the application of treatments in a salon environment.

This course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 8. For more information on the framework visit: www.scqf.org.uk/the-framework/

Minimum entry requirements
  • NC Group Award Level 6 in Beauty Care, OR
  • NVQ/SVQ Level 3 Beauty

Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum SQA ESOL National 5 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses and ESOL Higher or equivalent for HNC/D courses.

Additional selection requirements

You'll be invited for a group and/or individual interview, where you'll get the opportunity to find out more about the course and tell us why you're interested in the subject.

What you study

You'll study:

  • Body and facial therapies
  • Human anatomy and physiology
  • Electrotherapy
  • Selling techniques
  • Business planning

After the course

This course prepares you for a career in the beauty industry including roles in salons, health spas, cruise ships or self-employment. A number of senior or managerial posts may also be available to HND qualified therapists.