Advanced Diploma in Beauty Therapy

This course is ideal if you would like to perfect your beauty skills to work effectively as a senior therapist. You will learn body massage, stone therapy and Indian head massage, as well as the promotion and selling of products and services. 

Working with our highly motivated staff in fantastic facilities and using the latest products, you will develop your communication and customer service skills to support your success in a vibrant industry.

As part of your studies, you will be required to complete work experience to further develop your skills and behaviours to meet industry standards.

Please note – your timetable will include one late evening per week.

You need to be highly motivated and to demonstrate a keen interest in your chosen subject. Offers of a place on the course are dependent on your qualifications and practical aptitude. You will need:

• GCSEs in English and Maths (grade 4 or above)
• An Intermediate Diploma in Beauty at Level 2

You will have an interview and initial assessment in maths and English and will attend a skills test. You will also be required to present a current portfolio of work at your interview. Parents and carers are welcome to attend the interview but not the initial assessment. If you are successful, you will be allocated a place to study.

*Please note that if you are aged 19-23 and will be studying your first Level 3 course, this course may be free depending on your personal circumstances. Please contact Student Services for more information.

If you are 19 or over and studying a second Level 2 course, you may be able to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to cover the costs.

You will study:

• Monitor and maintain health and safety practice in the salon
• Promote and sell products and services to clients
• Body massage
• Massage using pre-blended aromatherapy oils
• Indian head massage
• Stone therapy massage
• Underpinning knowledge
• Science and anatomy of the body

This course will be delivered on-site.

A kit and uniform is required. Details will be available from the curriculum team during the interviews.

You will be assessed through a range of methods including practical observation, oral questioning, written tests, assignments and preparing a portfolio of evidence. 

Further Study

You could consider a Level 4 programme where you would also continue to develop your skills in maths and English.

Careers

You could work in a salon or spa as a senior therapist.

For more information, contact Derby College Group on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk