Beauty Care & Makeup

Course overview

This 36-week course is an exciting insight into the Beauty industry and a great starting point for school leavers with National 5 qualifications. 

The course introduces the basic beauty skills you need for entry into the industry with practical and theory units covering Facial skin care, Waxing, Massage techniques, Manicure, Pedicure, Nail Art, Make-Up, and Customer Care.

You will work in our salons and studios which will give you valuable practical experience in realistic environments. You will be assessed on your practical abilities along with written assessment criteria where applicable. 

On successful completion of this course, you can apply for the NC Level 6 Beauty Care.

Please note:

• There is an additional cost for course kit, uniforms and books which must be purchased prior to starting the course

• Some theory will be delivered online - you will be required to have access to IT to enable you to complete this part of the course e.g.  laptop, Pc, iPhone, Android phone

If you are interested in being a model for our students or want to try out our star facilities before beginning your studying journey, simply book in for a treatment.

What you will learn

• Facial Skincare

• Day Make-up and Basic Corrective Make-Up

• Bridal and Evening Make-up

• Manicure

• Pedicure

• Nail Art freehand

• Waxing Treatments

• Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage

• Massage Techniques

• Practical Salon Skills

• Portfolio presentation

• Selling skills

Placement information

• There is no work placement required for this course, however you will be working on clients in our realistic employability salons and studios.

How the course is assessed

• All practical assessments are carried out on paying clients within our salons.

• Assessment of theory will include portfolio building and open and closed book assessments.