SVQ3 Beauty Therapy
SVQ 3 beauty therapy at SCQF 6 will provide the knowledge, skills and understanding required to become a beauty therapist.
Provider
Inverness College, InvernessThis course is available on the Inverness College website.
Description
SVQ 3 beauty therapy at SCQF 6 will provide the knowledge, skills and understanding required to become a beauty therapist. The qualification is approved by the hairdressing and Beauty therapy Industry Authority (HABIA) and has been designed to ensure the relevance of units meets the beauty industry requirements. Students carry out treatments during term time on clients in our salons that are equipped with the latest equipment and technology.
The qualification has both mandatory and optional units for you to achieve. The mandatory units provide underpinning knowledge in body massage, face and body electrical and contributing to the planning of promotional activities. These are key for progression into Higher education and meet the requirements of employers. Optional units enhance e learning and ensure better understanding of treatments you will be required to practice on each other and be willing to receive all treatments on your course prior to completing assessments.
As part of your practical training, you will be responsible for sourcing clients to complete your assessments. To support you in this, we maintain a small bank of regular clients and are happy to promote your services through our social media channels if needed.
To replicate the professional standards in industry, you will be required to wear the designated uniform in all practical classes (Black tunic and trousers/leggings) and black closed-toe shoes/trainers provided by yourself. You will also be required to wear no jewellery or piercings to practical classes for health and hygiene purposes and to avoid loss. You are actively encouraged to seek employment in local salons or spa's to enhance your already gained skills and further enhance you as a therapist.
Our fully equipped training salons offer the perfect setting to practice your new-found skills in a commercial environment.
About Inverness College
We offer the complete learner journey, available to you at any stage of your training and development - from courses for senior phase school pupils to further education, apprenticeships, short courses, undergraduate higher education and growing postgraduate and research activity.
Whether you're leaving school, looking to upskill or retrain, we provide choice and flexibility, including part-time and online learning options, so you can create your own unique learning journey. You can:
- Choose from a range of college and university level programmes;
- Get credit for your prior learning and experience;
- Enter at a level which suits your abilities;
- Progress though SCQF levels from one programme to the next;
- And exit with a qualification when the time is right for you.
And with personalised support throughout your studies, we're here to help you succeed in whatever you want to achieve.
