Entry requirementsThe course is from UK Open Learning, one of the UK’s leading distance learning providers. You don’t need any special qualifications to sign up for the course; it is open to anyone.
Academic titleLevel 2 Award in Beauty Therapy plus a UK Open Learning Diploma.
At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Level 2 NCFE Award certificate of achievement. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 2 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland"
Course descriptionAre you interested in the latest fashion trends? Do you enjoy working with people? Are you creative and artistic? Then why not think about becoming a Beauty Therapist!
Now thanks to this distance learning beauty course from UK Open Learning, you can take that first exciting step to a whole new career in the beauty industry.
Fancy a really interesting job in the beauty industry?
Work in the beauty industry is both interesting and varied. Job satisfaction is high. As a Beauty Therapist, you would usually work in a salon with other beauticians, hairdressers etc. Or you can, if you wish, decide to be your own boss and run a ‘mobile’ business, visiting your clients in their own homes. Whatever path you choose, it’s a job you’ll love doing, and you’ll make new friends too!
Topics Covered
Unit One: Health and Safety at Work – Safety in the Salon
Chemicals
Over-exposure to chemicals
Ventilation
Eye protection
Cumulative trauma disorders
Carpel tunnel syndrome
Matter and energy
Element, atom, compound and molecule
Adhesion
Monomers and polymers
Light and energy
Unit Two: Salon etiquette
Salon conduct
Professional ethics
Professional appearance
Unit Three: Anatomy and Basic Skin Care
Function
Structure
Epidermis
Dermis
Body temperature
Nourishment
Nerves
Glands
Skin conditions and disorders
Muscular system
Skeletal system
Blood
Skin
Unit Four: Skin Care and Facials
Cleansing the Skin
Make-up removers
Toning the skin
Moisturising the skin
Deep cleansing
Facials
Skin analysis
Massage technique
Exfoliate
Face masks
Unit Five: Enhance facial appearance using Make-Up
Face
Eyes
Eyebrows
Lips
Treatment room
Client record card
Reactions
Application
Unit Six: Improving the appearance and condition of the nails
Manicure and pedicure
Anatomy
Disorders
Infections
Bacteria
Client consultation
Varnish
Paraffin wax treatment
Hand massage
Pedicure
Foot massage
Unit Seven: Remove and lighten hair
Structure of the hair
Hair removal
Reactions
Home care advice
Unit Eight: Improving appearance of eyebrows and lashes