Entry requirements
- Attainment of VRQ Level 2 Beauty Therapy, an equivalent qualification or industry experience.
The course will develop your understanding and enable you to develop practical techniques of body and spa therapy and related industries whilst working effectively with colleagues and clients. Excellent practice in the promotion and selling of products/services and maintaining personal health and wellbeing, alongside practical skills in body, aroma therapy and stone therapy massage, facial electrotherapy and eye lash extension treatments will be developed.
You will learn in a realistic work environment, which provides preparation for work placement and excellent salon experience for progression to employment.
Everything you need to know before applying to this course.
You are required to purchase the designated kit, text 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 interview session.
VRQ Level 3 Diploma in Body & Spa Techniques.
If English is not your first language, please view the specific English language requirements for this course.
If you are studying a full-time non-advanced course (below HNC level), 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.
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
You may be eligible for College transport to Fraserburgh Campus from a number of locations. 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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You can apply for a place on this course by completing an online application form, which you can access using the ‘Apply Online’ button. Once completed, this will be received by our Admissions Team who will then process your application.
If you would prefer to submit a paper form, please return it to us completed and signed.
Completed forms should be returned to the following freepost address:
The Student Information & Admissions Manager
North East Scotland College
FREEPOST RTJJ-TXBA-AEZS
Aberdeen City Campus
Gallowgate
Aberdeen
Scotland
UK AB25 1BN
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