Course: Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy Massage

Duration: 1 Academic Year

Attendance: Monday's & Wednesday's 9.30am-4pm weekly

Address: GHQ Training, 1-2 Elizabeth Court, Whimple Street, Plymouth, PL1 2DH

Cost: Private Funding at £4014 (Inc VAT) may be covered by an Advanced Learner Loan

 

Overview

This qualification will provide you with the knowledge, understanding and skills to work competently as an advanced Beauty Therapist specialising in massage. You will also learn, to carry out massages using pre-blended aromatherapy oils, Indian Head, and provide stone therapy, individual lashes and self-tanning treatments.
In joining this programme GHQ prioritise teaching professional standards, ensuring you’re equipped with the skills and knowledge essential for success in the beauty industry.

Requirements

Experience/ knowledge in Beauty is an advantage at level 2 or VRQ 3.

The uniform for hairdressers at GHQ is black and white only (no denim) and ‘closed-in’ comfortable shoes. A GHQ T-shirt will be discussed

  • Learners will be supported to source models when required

  • Learners will need to complete homework

  • Products and resources will be provided for use in sessions

  • Learners will be supported with work experience and career opportunities

A suggested kit list will be provided for learners should they wish to purchase to enhance their skills and progression.

Things to consider

Whilst you are perfecting your practical skills during training, you will also be consolidating your theoretical knowledge with our comprehensive study material, answering written questions in your electronic workbooks to submit as coursework. You will also be practising the skills that you have learnt at GHQ on models (friends/family) at home, gradually building a portfolio of treatments to submit as your practical coursework.

GHQ assessment process will ensure that your techniques, from hygiene requirements to attention to detail, are at a satisfactory industry level, and re-affirm the skills learnt during your practical training. This exciting course is hands-on, provides you with in-depth detail on a range of beauty treatments and it is designed to prepare you to begin your career within the industry. The qualification not only provides you with extensive career opportunities, it is also internationally recognized and demonstrates your ability to work to an industry-standard level of practice.

What could this qualification lead to?

This qualification will prepare you for employment as a beauty massage therapist. You will also be eligible to join a professional association and gain insurance as a beauty massage therapist.

Career opportunities as a beauty massage therapist exist in a variety of contexts, including:

  • Working in commercial beauty salons

  • Working in destination and day spas

  • Working independently/self-employed/mobile/home-based settings

Cohort Dates & Length of Programme

2 Day’s per week 9.30-4pm, attending GHQ Training for 1 Academic Year plus home study.

Funding

  • The course can be funded via an Advanced Learner Loan (subject to eligibility)

  • The course can be privately funded at a cost of £4014 (Inc Vat) – payment plans available

 

Units

Practical units covered :

  • Body Massage

  • Indian Head Massage

  • Pre-blend Aromatherapy

  • Stone Therapy plus 2 beauty units out of tanning

  • lash extensions

  • female intimate waxing

Theory units covered:

  • Monitor procedures to safely control work operations

  • Contribute to the planning

  • implementation of promotional activities

Due to the nature of the course, you will need to be hardworking, motivated and prepared to complete at least 16 hours a week of home study which has to be evidenced. It is important to realise that this is a very academic course with a lot of Anatomy and Physiology to learn.

Throughout the course, you will have exams and practical assessments.

 
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