Beauty therapy is a creative, people-focused industry that offers a wide range of exciting career opportunities. The Level 1 Beauty Therapy course is a great starting point for anyone interested in exploring this diverse and fashion-influenced field. This course introduces you to the role of a beauty therapist and helps you begin developing key practical skills in a salon-style environment. You?ll gain a basic understanding of treatments and client care, preparing you for progression to a Level 2 qualification. Learning is delivered through a mix of theory and hands-on practical sessions, giving you the chance to build confidence and experience in both classroom and salon settings.
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What will I study?
The units you will study are likely to include:
Core Units:
- Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector
- Presenting a professional image in a salon
- Basic Manicure/Hand care
- Basic Pedicure
- Nail Art
- Skincare
- Face painting
- Basic Make-up
- Hair Plaiting
- Health and Safety
- Create an image
All units are subject to change and may be withdrawn.
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Who is this course for?
This course is ideal for you if you have an interest in beauty therapy and wish to gain a Level 1 qualifiction in beauty therapy.
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How is the course assessed?
Assessment is via assignments, written papers and practical work.
Personal appearance is part of the awarding body's criteria. You will be expected to adhere to a strict dress code: no jewellery, long hair tied back, short un-varnished nails and a specified uniform to be worn.
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Your Study Programme
If you are aged 16-18, you will join a Study Programme.
We will make sure you are working at the right level on your core qualification and are challenged to achieve the highest level of qualification you can. All students will continue to improve their maths and English and if you don't have a grade 4 (C) at GCSE, we will work with you towards achieving that goal (subject to specific entry requirements for particular courses).
Work experience will be part of your study programme and complement your college study and prepare you for employment. You will also get involved in activities to help you develop life skills and to build your confidence so you can make progress in your career. Weekly timetables will include tutorial support which may comprise of full group activities or one to one sessions to discuss individual progress or support needs.
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Knowledge
You will develop a thorough knowledge and understanding of:
- How to perform consultations for basic treatments in beauty therapy.
- How to develop and maintain salon procedures to safely control work operations
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Skills
You will have the ability to:
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Maintain safe and effective methods of working to meet industry requirements
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Perform manual therapies, in facial, hand and foot care treatments, make-up and face painting
- Provide aftercare treatment advice and recommendations.
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Behaviours
What is required?
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Professionalism and pride in your work
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Working collaboratively, contributing ideas and leading by example
- Communicating effectively within a team, and to all clients.
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General info
The Lower Mounts Northampton option is just for Beauty Therapy but if you live in Daventry and would like to study some Hairdressing at Level 1 at the Daventry Campus - please apply for the Daventry option as it will cover both Hair and Beauty.
You will be required to purchase a uniform and equipment prior to enrolment costing approximately £280.00. Information about individual items and their associated costs will be sent to you in June/July before you enrol. Some students may be eligible for support from the Student Bursary Scheme with the costs of coming to college. Applications are available on the college website under student support. If you require further assistance or would like to speak with a member of student services, please e-mail financial.support@northamptoncollege.ac.uk or call 01604 734333. If you are applying for financial assistance, please do not purchase any kit items. If your application is successful, the necessary items will be provided to you
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Progression and Career Opportunities
After successful completion of this course, you could progress to Level 2 in Beauty Therapy or Media Make-up Artistry. Ultimately, you could progress to a level 3 course and then into industry working as a beauty therapist, nail technician or make-up artist.
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Entry Requirements for new students
4 GCSEs at Grade 2.
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Admissions Process
We recommend that you attend one of our exciting open events so that you can look around the department, the college and meet the tutors. You are welcome to do this before or after you apply.
These events have proved very successful in ensuring students and their families see the best of what the college has to offer such as our inspirational teaching areas, teachers, library facilities and places to eat.
Once you have applied our experienced Enrolment Team will consider your application carefully and will let you know, by email, if the College would like to make you a conditional offer based on you meeting the specified entry requirements. If your predicted grades or career aims suggest that an alternative subject area or course level would be more appropriate for you at this stage, we will contact you either by telephone, email or text. If you have told us that you have some additional support needs we will contact you to find out more so that we can help you.
