Who is the programme for?

It is ideal for individuals from 16-24 who are career minded, have good communication skills self motivated and want to develop their beauty skills in industry.

Apprenticeships offer a way to train which combines paid employment, whilst gaining valuable experience. You will need employment in a beauty salon. You will attend college 1 day per week.

You will achieve:

- A National Vocational Qualification NVQ3, a recognised qualification in the beauty industry with the City and Guilds examining body.

- Key skills in Application of Number and Communications.

What does the programme include?

The programme is modular, consisting of the required units plus additional units and training. Mandatory units include:

- Financial effectiveness; Promoting service and products; Facial electrical treatments; Body electrical treatments; Advanced hair removal techniques; Swedish body massage; Microderm abrasion.

Requirements:

- To be professional at all times

- Be able to work effectively with others and be willing to carry out and receive treatments, including working on male clients.

- Excellent attendance.

- Hair must be well groomed and tied back.

- All jewellery removed, no facial piercings

The programme consists of 12 sessions of 2 hours each, covering barbering techniques and how to cut facial hair into shape.

The programme includes:

Cutting hair using barbering techniques; Styling men\'s hair

The programme structure is vocational (mainly practice). The programme includes:

• Recap on basic skills
• Posture
• Recap theory of massage & underpinning Anatomy & Physiology
• How to reduce stress and strain on hands & wrists
• The use of forearms, elbows etc. to alleviate repetitive strain on the therapist

Working on hairdressing manikin heads to develop basic barbering skills, cutting and the use of clippers, in preparation for the hairdressing qualification.

The theory behind reflexology is that there are various \'reflex\' areas on the feet that correspond to specific parts of the body. Reflexology is said to promote relaxation and support overall healing. During this course the student will learn basic reflexology techniques, using fignger and thumb pressure on all parts of the foot. Basic underpinning knowledge will also be discussed.

Working on hairdressing manikin heads to develop basic hairdressing skills, in preparation for the hairdressing qualification.

There will be an introduction to techniques used in massage therapy. Hands-on experience will be gained and the numerous benefits of massage will be outlined. Contraindictions to massage and basic underpinning knowledge of anathomy and physiology are discussed.

The aim of this course is to provide the learner with the knowledge and skills to carry out hair removal using waxing techniques. The skills developed will be; communications skills, organistion skills, the ability to work unsupervised, safely and effectively, how to remove hair from the body and face (areas between eyebrows, lip/chin, bikini, underarm and legs) the ability to plan and promote services and advise on after care.

The knowledge acquired will enable them to understand the hair growth cycle and patterns, the theory behind the products, equipment and techniques required to perform waxing treatments and health and safety.

Please note that students need to be aware that they will have to participate in the treatments whilst practising

Details to follow.

The programme combines the theoretical and practical aspects of artificial nail techniques. The course covers the following topics: Client consultation; Nail analysis; Product choice; Product safety; Maintenance and aftercare; Marketing and promotion; Application of tip and overlay; Theory of a range of artificial techniques; Business planning; Intro to other systems.

The course covers both theoretical and practical aspects of a range of manicure and pedicure treatments. The course will introduce students to all aspects of nail care. It can be studied independently. It includes the following topics: Price structure; Anatomy and physiology; Manicure procedures/Pedicure procedures; Nail diseases and disorders; Specialist hand treatments; Level 3 Certificate in Health & Safety, Security and Employment Standards.

This is a vocational course. Areas of study include:

• A history of the Usui system of Reiki
• The seven major Chakras
• Ethical principles of Reiki
• Auras
• Attunement
• Hand positions
• Self-treatment
• Treating others

This course is vocational and includes attunement; reiki symbols; treating others and distance healing.

Who is the programme for?

An advanced technique suitable for a qualified and experienced level 3 therapist to update and increase their professional services.

You will achieve:- Unit 19 of an NVQ 4 in salon managment.

What does the programme include?

- Develop communication skills to diagnose requirements for semi permanent micropigmentation.

- Achieving a high level of practical skills and techniques.

- The knowledge of theory behind the skills required.

- Using critical analysis to evaluate your own performance.

Requirements

- To have level 3 in beauty therapy.

- To be an experience therapist.

- Be able to work effectively with others and be willing to carry out treatments.

- A clean uniform.

- Hair well grommed and tied back.

- All jewellery removed, no facial piercings.

- No false nails or nail varnish

The course combines practical skills and theoretical knowledge and understanding. The programme includes: anatomy and phsiology; hygiene and safety; client consultation techniques; history of stone therapy; types of stone; benefits and effects; stone placement; chakras; case studies; first aid.

On this workshop you will learn about the herbs and how to prepare the packs. The benefits include improving a sluggish digestive system, muscular tension and arthritis. The herbs are steamed and tied in cloth and applied directly to the body.