This course contains 9 units and can be completed in 3 months at the recommended pace of 8 hours per week:

• Unit 1: Introduction to Beauty Therapy
• Unit 2: Cosmetic Chemistry
• Unit 3: Skincare Treatment
• Unit 4: Eye Grooming
• Unit 5: Make up for Occasions
• Unit 6: Nail Grooming
• Unit 7: Hair Removal
• Unit 8: Running a Beauty Service
• Unit 9: Plan your Business Starter Kit

With our structured approach to learning, you can quickly gain valuable knowledge and skills. All courses include onboarding information, video lessons and multiple assessment opportunities.

Upon successful completion of this course you should be able to:

1. Describe the role and scope of work in the beauty industry.
2. Identify key cosmetic ingredients and their basic functions.
3. Perform a basic facial treatment for different skin types.
4. Demonstrate lash and brow grooming techniques safely.
5. Apply suitable makeup for day and special occasions.
6. Execute a simple manicure and pedicure treatment.
7. Conduct temporary hair removal using hygienic methods.
8. Organise basic tasks involved in delivering beauty services.
9. Develop a simple business starter kit for a beauty service.

You can expect to gain practical skills in the following areas:

• Hygiene Practices
• Cosmetic Chemistry
• Skincare Treatment
• Eye Grooming Techniques
• Make up Best Practices
• Nail Grooming Techniques
• Hair Removal Methods
• Business Etiquette
• Business Planning
• Marketing Management

This course is ideal for existing salon staff who work in specific areas e.g. gel nail applications, and who are wanting to broaden their skills set and the range of services they are able to offer.

The course is also suitable for anyone wanting to enter the beauty industry, either in the form of a side hussle or as a full time career. The course will be beneficial to anyone who is also wanting to equip themselves with the skills needed to manage their own beauty regimen.

This course will contribute to professional skills development in the area of beauty therapy as well as business competencies needed to make a beauty salon a successful enterprise.

By completing this course, alumni will not only be able to demonstrate skills in various beauty therapy contexts e.g skincare, waxing, gel nail and make up applications, but also how to market their salon within their community, how to maintain hygiene and safe working practices and how to ensure business success through the incorporation of business management practices.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be equipped to pursue a range of exciting careers such as:

• Nail Technician
• Beauty Therapist
• Skin Therapist
• Facialist
• Manicurist
• Waxing Technician
• Make-up Artist
• Lash Technician