HNC Beauty Therapy

Overview

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?

This qualification encompasses everything needed for a successful career within the ever-expanding and increasingly popular beauty sector. On successful completion of the HNC Beauty Therapy programme you can progress to HND Beauty Therapy. Our course is designed to offer you the skills, knowledge and understanding of a range of Beauty and Aesthetic therapies. You will be trained using leading product and beauty innovations from a wide range of brand partnerships including Caci, Spa Finders, Dermalogica, Mylash, CND, Louella belle and Ellisons.

You'll learn about:

• Anatomy and Physiology
• Facial Therapy Treatments (Using Dermalogica techniques to complete skin analysis and facial mapping to offer prescription facials)
• Face and Body Electro Therapy (using the most innovative technology)
• Face and Body Treatment Packages (Using advanced products and techniques to create bespoke enhanced treatments)
• Product Knowledge
• Professional Salon Skills
• Bespoke Spa Rituals to Include Exfoliation, Warm Oil & Dead Sea Mud Wraps
• Beauty Therapy: Graded Unit 1

Options chosen from:

• Eyelash Enhancements (classic lash extensions)
• Contemporary Aesthetic Treatments (includes any treatment in trend i.e. Lash lift, Brow lamination, Russian lashes, glycolic peel)
• Eyebrow Artistry (latest techniques to colour, sculpt and correct the brows using precision waxing technique)
• Nail Enhancements (Liquid and Powder or light curing gel)

Work experience opportunities within prestigious salons and spa’s are included as part of this course.

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 have completed NC Beauty Therapy (SCQF level 6) or equivalent and show you have a passion for the Beauty Therapy Industry and motivated to learn new skills.

A successful informal interview will be required before a place is offered on the course. N.B. - A direct entry pathway may be considered on an Individual basis

What can I do after?

After successfully completing this course you could develop your skills further by progressing on to HND Beauty therapy or you'll have the Beauty skills to work as a Beauty therapist in a salon, Spa, hotel, Aesthetic clinics or as a self-employed therapist.

To create work placement and employment opportunities West College Scotland work in partnership with prestigious Aesthetic clinics, Salons and Spa’s and currently have alumni working at The Spa at Blythswood Square, Mar Hall and The Carrick at Cameron House.

SCQF 7

Programme Information

Start: August

End: June

Duration: 1 year

Additional Information

Please note international students are subject to higher fees for all non-commercial courses – visit our Fee Policy for further information