WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
This qualification provides advanced therapy treatments for the face and body. It is a natural progression from level 2 and you would be an extremely well qualified therapist highly sought after in employment. You will acquire an excellent expertise in advanced body and facial therapies. We run the course over a very short time scale and 100% commitment and attendance is required.
The course contains 8 units and as case studies will be required for all of the units you must be prepared to allot reasonable time to developing and practising these new skills. The Academy has a salon and we will book you clients to work on. This will be arranged with your lecturer.
COURSE CONTENT
The following modules will be covered in the course:
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
Covering all the major systems of the human body: Skeletal, Muscular, Digestive, Urinary, Endocrine, Lymphatic, Nervous, Cardiovascular and Respiratory. You will be set workbooks on each of the systems for home study.
BODY MASSAGE
After studying human anatomy and physiology, the classic deep-tissue Swedish body massage movements will be taught. Working in pairs, you will both give and receive massage to fully appreciate the effects of the different techniques. You will use oil, cream and talc for differing skin types and learn how to adapt your techniques to suit different individuals. Within this unit you will cover the appropriate usage of G5, Audio Sonic and Infra Red mechanical treatments.
WORK OPERATIONS
This unit continues your training in Health and Safety and ensures the correct procedures for carrying out risk assessments within the working environment.
BODY ELECTRICAL TREATMENTS
Electrical treatments for body including: Faradic; Vacuum suction; Micro Dermabrasion; Micro-current; High Frequency and Galvanic body treatments.
FACIAL ELECTRICAL TREATMENTS
Electrical treatments for the face will be covered including: Faradic; Vacuum suction; Micro Dermabrasion; Micro-current; High Frequency and Galvanic face treatments.
ELECTRICAL EPILATION TREATMENT
You will learn how to provide permanent hair removal (electrical epilation) to all areas of the face and body using the Short-Wave Diathermy and the 'blend' methods.
PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES
In this unit you will need to cover as aspects of promotions and promotional activities and give details how and who your target audience will be.
Opt Units:
Opt 1 - Provide Indian Head Massage
Opt 2 - Provide Stone Therapy
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Level 2 beauty therapy is compulsory. End of Unit tests will be on the completion of each unit.
A good general education is essential for this demanding course
An excellent level of English is required. You must be able to speak, read, write and understand English fluently. You may be asked to sit an entry test.
DURATION
12 days including body massage
1 day to be spent working in salon.
COST
£1850 Course Fees
QUALIFICATIONS AWARDED
The Academy of Beauty Therapy offers industry-recognised qualifications and at the completion of your course and providing that you provided sufficient evidence your will be awarded the following qualifications:
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy - Awarded by VTCT Examination Board
Diploma of Body Therapy - Awarded by The Academy of Beauty Therapy
Both of which will enable you to obtain insurance from any recognised Insurance Company.
KIT REQUIRED
You will need the following items followed by individual kits for each of the modules.
| For Your Lessons |
2 x A 4 Folders, 2 x pack's of 10 dividers, 200 Plastic Wallets, 200 Sticky Labels, Pens, Pencils, Ruler, Colouring in pencils |
| Your Uniform | Tunic of your choice, Black Trousers, Closed shoes. |
TIMETABLE
OPTION 1 - DAYTIME
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This is available on Monday's between the hours of 9.00 am - 5.00 pm for the duration of 12 weeks. | |
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Next course: |
Monday 26th September 2011 |
OPTION 2 - EVENING
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This is available on Tuesday's between the hours of 6.00 am - 9.00 pm for the duration of 28 weeks. | |
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Next course: |
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