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Courses are categorised into the following areas of study:
 
    Beauty Therapy....................................................... Courses 1 - 6  
    Body Therapy & Massage ..........................................Courses 7 - 11  
    Holistic Therapy .......................................................Courses 12 - 17  
    Specialist Courses.................................................... Courses 18 - 24  
    NVQ Pathways .........................................................Courses 25 -26  
 
Please note that all courses for Body Therapy and Massage require that candidates have up-to-date First Aid Certification.

 Beauty Therapy  
Course 1 VR5 Provide Facial Massage and Skin Care £495
Facial cleansing, toning, exfoliation, steam, skin diagnosis, treatment of different skin types and conditions; face, neck and shoulder massage; mixing and applying face masks for different skin types. Course covers anatomy and physiology, skincare product knowledge and contra-indications to treatment, plus all related theory.
Course 2 D1052 Level 2 Certificate in Depilation (Waxing) £395
Waxing is one of the most popular salon treatments. Students will be taught to use hard wax, warm, and the roller system wax. The module also includes the application and contra-indications, aftercare procedures, plus all relevant anatomy and physiology. The course includes two additional modules relating to business, hygiene and safety.
Course 3 D1006 Level 2 Certificate in Nail Treatments £550
This course includes manicure and pedicure, nail diseases and disorders, nail analysis, natural nail treatments, French and ordinary varnishing, plus all relevant anatomy and physiology together with two business modules.
Course 4 D1002 Level 2 Certificate in Cosmetic Makeup £495
This course covers the professional techniques required to apply makeup for day, evening, corrective, and bridal makeovers, together with application for light and dark skin tones, lash and brow treatments, plus all related theory.
Course 5 Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Specialist Techniques £2800
This course includes completion of Courses 1,2,3 plus eyelash perming, self tan, ear piercing, and additional modules in business, anatomy and physiology.
Course 6 VR18 Facial Electrical Treatments £550
This course include using the following electrical equipment – Steamer, Galvanic (Desincrustation and lontophoresis), Faradic, High Frequency (Direct and Indirect, Percussion vibrator, Vacuum Suction, Audio-Sonic, Microcurrent, Brush Cleanse, plus all related theory.

Entrance requirements – students should already be qualified or are completing M5 before this mule can be taken.



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 Body Therapy and Massage  
Course 7 D1083 Level 2 Certificate in Swedish Massage £595
This course includes anatomy and physiology, consultation with client, Swedish massage and massage mediums, including infra red heat. In addition you will cover contra-indications, after care, contra-actions, physiological effects of massage, and all related theory including health and safety and business studies.
Course 8 D1021 Level 3 Diploma in Body Massage £475
This course provides you with advanced massage techniques.
Entry requirements: Qualification in C1083 Level 3 Certificate in Swedish Massage.
Course 9 D1021 Level 3 Diploma in Body Massage (Remedial) £595
To take this course you must have successfully completed C1020 Level3 Diploma in Body Massage.
Course 10 Module 25: Prepare for and provide Sports Massage £495
This course covers postural assessment and pre and post event massage. Students will be taught different forms of massage and be able to give advice on stretching exercises for warm-up and cool-down or to relieve pain. All related theory is included.
Course 11 Body Electrical Treatments £550
This course includes Galvanic, Faradic, Vacuum Suction, Mechanical and Vibratory Massage, and Microcurrent, including all relative theory regarding electrical currents and which contra-indications to use. This course is an ideal progression from either the Body Massage or the Sports Massage courses.


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 Holistic Treatments  
Course 12 D1079 Level 3 Diploma in Aromatherapy £795
This course covers Oils and their uses, Blending, Contra-indications, Storage of Oils, Physiological Effects, Holistic Massage Techniques, Consultation Skills with a client, and all related theory. 40 hours of case studies are carried out with this qualification.
Course 13 Module VR107: Provide Body Wrapping and Body Masks £395
 
Course 14 D1032 Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Aromatherapy £895
This course is as C1079, Level 3 Certificate in Aromatherapy Massage, but also includes extra essential and carrier oils, their uses, synergies, holistic and physiological effects, and additional lymphatic drainage techniques regarding massage. This course includes the study of meridians, chakras, meditation and mixing of skin care products. Additional case studies and assignments will be required. Entry level requirement is Level 3 Certificate in Aromatherapy Massage.
Course 15 D1080 Level 3 Diploma in Reflexology Techniques £695
This course includes the history of reflexology, anatomy and physiology, foot massage, zone therapy, client consultation, contra-indications, aftercare, consultations skills with a client and all related theory. 40 hours of case studies are carried out with this qualification.
Course 16 D1033 Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Reflexology £795
This course includes Galvanic, Faradic, Vacuum Suction, Mechanical and Vibratory Massage, and Microcurrent, including all relative theory regarding electrical currents and which contra-indications to use. This course is an ideal progression from either the Body Massage or the Sports Massage courses.
Course 17 D1061 Level 3 Diploma in Indian Head Massage £395
This course covers anatomy and physiology, holistic head, face, neck and shoulder massage techniques using pressure points to relieve stress and pain. Also includes contra-indications and all related theory.


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 Specialist Courses  
Course 18 Module 29: Prepare for and provide Diathermy Needle Epilation £695
This course deals with permanent hair removal and includes studies on hair structure, treatment planning, hair growth cycle, the causes of superfluous hair, skin, endocrine system, sterilisation, contra-indications,, plus the safe and effective method of short wave diathermy needle epilation.
Course 19 D1028 Level 3 Diploma in Epilation and Skin Blemishes £795
The pre-requisite for this course is successful completion of Module 29 (above) and 2 years post-qualification work experience, which is an insurance requirement). This course includes skin analysis, contra-indications, effects, aftercare, the use of short wave diathermy, the removal of red veins, spider naevi, hair from moles and skin tags. Case studies will be required.
Course 20 D1055 Level 3 Diploma in Non-medical Nutritional Advice £595
This course covers using consultation skills with clients for nutritional advice and includes providing advice on nutrition, dietary intake, lifestyle, RDA values, energy balance, BMR, BMI, deficiencies in diet, types and functions of macronutrients and micronutrients, laws relating to food regulation & safety, and anatomy & physiology.

There will be 2 assignments required as part of your course work.
Course 21 D1075 Level 3 Diploma in Holistic Colour Therapy £595
This course cover the concepts aof the history and theory of colour; the understanding of the visible light section of the electromagnetic spectrum, the importance of knowledge of colour pigments and coloured food. You will learn to explain theories of life force, colour, auras and chakras, to increase the effectiveness of other therapies, and to carry out treatments on clients. The course also incorporates the use of interpersonal skills with clients, anatomy, physiology, and business studies.

There will be case studies carried out as part of this course.

Course 22 D1087 Level 3 Diploma in Holistic Crystal Therapy £395
This course covers the theory of crystal therapy: the use of crystals when treating clients, the theories of life force, and aura and chakras and their connection with crystal therapy. Meditation and visualisation is covered in this course along with the use of interpersonal skills with clients, anatomy, physiology, and business studies. There will be case studies carried out as part of this course.

Note: A Crystal Kit will have to be purchased from the school in order to undertake the practical part of this course.

Course 23 D1118 Level 3 Diploma in Hot Stone Massage £595
This course covers all criteria of the Level 3 Certificate in Swedish Massage. It also provides studies in Holistic Facial Massage as well as working with hot and cold stones, anatomy, physiology and meridians plus all related theory.

The pre-requisite for this course is the successful completion of C1083 Level 3 Certificate in Swedish Massage.



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  NVQ Pathways  
Course 24 Level 2 NVQ £2000

The course comprises of different pathways which are :

• Level 2 NVQ in Beauty Therapy

More info: Content includes Facial and Skin Care, Manicures, Pedicures, Waxing, Make-up, Eye Treatments, Anatomy and Physiology, Business Studies

Course 25 Level 3 NVQ £4000

The course comprises of different pathways which are :

• Level 3 NVQ in Massage

More info: Content includes Body Massage, Aromatherapy Massage with Blended Oils, Indian Head Massage, Mechanical treatments to the face and neck, and body and spray tanning

To find out more about the contents of these courses, please contact Debbie Foster


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