NC Professional Beauty Therapy (Level 6)

Why Study at West?

Get ready for an exciting career in the Beauty and Aesthetics industry by refining your skills in our sector leading salon facilities. West holds the prestigious title of Dermalogica Centre for Excellence. Our accomplished lecturing team, with diverse experience in luxury brands, spas, and salons, brings extensive business expertise from salon ownership to freelance therapy.

Graduates have successfully secured positions with industry leaders such as The Spa at Blythswood Square, Mar Hall, and The Carrick at Cameron House. West is proud to work in collaboration with leading brands like Caci, Spa Finders, Dermalogica, Mylash, CND, Louella Belle, and Ellisons. The College also competes annually in national competitions, earning accolades such as Gold and Silver at World Skills UK for their outstanding contributions to the industry..

What will I learn?

You'll learn about:

• Body Massage
• Artificial Nail Enhancements
• Facial Therapy
• Luxury Hand And Foot Treatments (Including Heated Mitts, Boots And Paraffin Wax)
• Waxing Treatments
• Eyelash Treatments
• Eyebrow Treatments
• Anatomy & Physiology
• Commercial Salon Placement/Work Experience

As learning requires students to practice on each other, You will need to be prepared to receive all the treatments offered within the course.

What qualifications do I need?

You'll need to have successfully completed either SVQ Level 5 Beauty Therapy or National 5 Beauty Therapy.

Direct Entry would be considered on an individual basis subject to informal interview.

We are looking for you to show you have a passion for the Beauty Therapy Industry and you're motivation to learn new skills.

A successful informal interview will be required before a place is offered on the course.

Minimum age: 16* (*must turn 16 within 4 weeks of the course start date)

What can I do after?

After successfully completing this course you'll have the skills needed to apply for a position as a therapist. You could work in a salon, spa, leisure facility, hotel or as a self-employed therapist.

You can further develop your skills to and advanced level by progressing on to HNC Beauty Therapy:

SCQF 6

Programme Information

Start: August

End: June