Advanced Beauty Therapy Apprenticeship – Level 3

Course overview

This qualification covers the basic practical skills and knowledge required to work as a beauty therapist within the beauty industry, covering everything from facial treatments and eyebrow enhancement, to manicures and waxing.

Learning primarily takes place in the workplace however as part of your apprenticeship, you are required to attend college for one day a week as part of your studies.

You will learn through classroom based theory lessons, all the under pinning knowledge required to carry out level 2 treatments and through practical demonstrations in the Middlesbrough college beauty academy. You are required to work on fellow apprentices to practice the skills learnt.

A kit is required for the course and is available to purchase from the college.

A uniform must be worn when attending day release and is available to purchase from the college.

Your apprentices will benefit from high-quality teaching and support by qualified and highly experienced industry professionals. Training is delivered in the workplace.

Apprentices will cover:

• Promote additional services or products to customers

• Salon reception

• Provide facial skin care

• Remove hair using waxing techniques

• Provide manicure treatments

• Provide pedicure treatments

• Provide eyelash and brow treatments

• Apply make-up

• Employment rights and responsibilities (ERR)

• Personal learning and thinking skills (PLTS)

What will I study?

• Health and safety

• Fulfil salon reception duties

• Promoting of products and services to clients

• Develop and maintain your effectiveness at work

• Provide facial skincare treatments

• Provide manicure

• Provide pedicure

• Enhance the appearance of eyebrows and lashes

• Carry out waxing treatments

• Provide make up

When will I study?

4 days per week with your employer, 1 day per week at College.

What are the entry requirements?

• Employment in a suitable role for the chosen apprenticeship is essential. Northern Skills Group will work with applicants to help find a suitable employer where possible but we advise anyone looking to undertake an apprenticeship to actively seek employment for themselves.

• Applicants are required to have gained a Level 2 English and maths (GCSE Grades A-C). Certificates will need to be produced at enrolment. If proof cannot be produced or you do not meet these entry requirements then applicants will be invited to complete an initial assessment prior to acceptance.

• An interview will take place.

• If you do not have a grade A to C in English and/or maths (grade 7-4 for new GCSE measures) you will be required to continue studying these subjects.

How will I be assessed?

Assessment of practical skills will be assessed out in the workplace through observations by an assessor.
Knowledge will be assessed through exams for each unit covered.

What can I do next?

The College Careers Service is available to all our students. We can help you when deciding which course or option you wish to take. During your course we ensure you develop employability skills and gain relevant experience.

We provide information, advice and support when completing your course and progressing to work or going into higher education. When applying for university we can provide support with the UCAS application and Student Finance.