Entry requirements
- Attainment of VRQ Level 2 Beauty Therapy, an equivalent qualification or industry experience.
- A relevant Anatomy and Physiology qualification at SCQF Level 5 is also required.
The course will develop your understanding and enable you to develop practical techniques in advanced aspects of beauty therapy and related industries and how to work effectively with colleagues and clients. Excellent practice in promoting and selling products/services will be developed alongside practical skills in body massage, facial and body electrotherapy, stone therapy, micro-dermabrasion, eyelash treatments, intimate waxing and personal health and wellbeing.
You will learn in a realistic work environment, which provides preparation for work placement and excellent salon experience for progression to employment.
Course content may vary depending on which campus you study at
Everything you need to know before applying to this course.
You are required to purchase the designated kit, text book/e-book and uniform.
You will be required to wear the designated uniform in all practical classes and closed in shoes. No jewellery can be worn in practical classes. Full details will be provided at an information session.
VRQ Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Techniques (Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 6).
If English is not your first language, please view the specific English language requirements for this course.
If you are studying a full-time advanced course (HNC, HND or above), you may be entitled to funding.
You can apply for a full-time course online or using a paper form.
Open Days are a great way to find out more about this course and what it’s like to study at NESCol. You will see facilities, meet lecturers and get a feel for life as a student.
Our next Open Day will take place on 30 November 2024, register your interest.
Be among the first to apply when applications open on 30 November for full-time courses starting in summer 2025.
NESCol can provide extra support to students who have additional support needs, including:
You may be eligible for additional funding to support the cost of living, including travel costs, cost of materials, and childcare.
Find out more about the types of funding and whether you are eligible here
This course is a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) programme. This means that you are required to have access to your own laptop computer, netbook or similar device in class each day that you are in college.
This may be funded or part-funded by a bursary, if you are eligible to receive one.
A bus is available to Fraserburgh Campus from a number of locations for a fee. Please contact collegetransport@nescol.ac.uk for more information.
Whether you wish to progress in your studies or enter the world of work, North East Scotland College has excellent progression opportunities, with links to eight universities across Scotland and great relationships with industry employers.
On successful completion of this course, you can progress to the following courses at North East Scotland College:
Careers in Beauty Therapy including employment opportunities in beauty salons and hotels. You will also find there are opportunities in the creative industries, where you could pursue work in areas such as TV and theatre.
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