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Beauty Therapy HND

(SCQF level 8)

Beauty and Complementary Therapies, Hospitality and Leisure

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Mode of Study

Full-time

Start Date

26th Aug 2024, 2 years

Location

City Campus

  • Applications from International Students Welcome
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    Overview

    The course offers a high-level beauty qualification that will provide you with knowledge of current beauty treatments, product ranges and techniques. An employment driven focus throughout all aspects of the course ensures that you are employment ready and have great success in developing careers within the ever-expanding beauty sector.

    You'll be taught by a highly motivated and versatile team with an excellent range of industrial expertise who deliver world-class student focussed learning.

    The department has been awarded The Herald Look Awards Training Institution of the year and our students have gained Gold and Silver medals in WorldSkills UK competitions including entry to Squad UK to compete on the world stage.

    Please note, prior beauty knowledge is not essential.

    This course is offered with 2 different pathways – one for those with a qualification at NCGA Beauty Care Level 6 and the other for those with no prior beauty but have 2 Highers or equivalent.

    You'll receive an HND Beauty Therapy award on successful completion of the course.

    This course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 8. 

    Entry requirements

    Minimum entry requirements

    No prior beauty qualification pathway

    • Two Highers at Grade C or above; OR
    • NC Level 6 or HNC/D in any subject area; OR
    • Other equivalent qualifications or experience.

    NCGA Beauty Care Level 6 pathway

    • NCGA Beauty Care Level 6; OR
    • NVQ/SVQ Level 3 Beauty.

    If you have an HNC Beauty Therapy you may be considered for direct entry into HND 2nd year. This will be dependent on the units you hold and places being available. 

    Additional selection requirements

    You'll be invited for a group and/or individual interview where you can find out more about the course and tell us why you're interested in this subject area or we'll make an offer based on your application form.

    ESOL entry requirements

    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.

    What you study

    During your two years, you'll learn:-

    • Facial Treatments and chemical peels.
    • Body Massage. 
    • Face and Body Electrotherapy both traditional and advanced taught over 2 years including microdermabrasion, high frequency, microcurrent and light therapy.
    • Waxing.
    • Manicure & Pedicure.
    • Spa Treatments.
    • Make-up skills.
    • Eyelash and eyebrow artistry.
    • Contemporary aesthetic treatments including lash lifting treatments, nail techniques and russian volume lashes.
    • Work Experience.

    After the course

    Careers

    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.

    Continuing Study

    Successful students can progress to degree courses in related areas.

    Teaching

    How the course is taught

    This is a full-time course with class and home study, theory and practical assessments, research projects and presentations, self-directed study and group work.

    Committed to helping you achieve your full potential, the team employ a wide range of blended teaching methods to ensure that you are engaged at all levels of study and are supported in every aspect of your educational experience. You will work on each other during the initial stages of teaching and will then move on to work on clients to improve your practical ability and increase confidence as a beauty therapist.

    Assessment methods

    Practical observations, case studies, assignments, presentations, research tasks, record cards, restricted response questions and reports.  You will work on live clients during your time at college and will also be required to model for treatments yourself.

    Additional Information

    Materials

    A beauty kit and uniform must be purchased for this course, details are given at interview.

    Dress code

    You'll wear a college uniform and purchase a beauty kit as directed by the department. Details regarding this are given at interview.

    • Mode of Study:
      Full-time
    • Start Date:
      26th Aug 2024, 2 years
    • Location:
      City Campus
    • Applications from International Students Welcome