You will study a range of modules, including:

• Introduction to the Beauty Sector
• Health & Safety
• Promotion of Beauty Products
• Nail Art
• Hand & Nail Care
• Make-Up Application

As a trainee therapist at Preston College, you will have access to Elements, our onsite, bespoke Beauty Therapy salon. This realistic working environment is the ideal place for you to perfect your skills and confidence. Our salons are fully stocked with the equipment and supplies that you need to successfully achieve your qualification.

Experienced beauty therapy tutors will provide practical demonstrations and specialised support so that after a period of training you can be assessed on other students and live models. You will also learn how to work as a team, with fellow learners and develop skills in positive communication and selling.

Some written work is needed to help you fully understand the techniques and products. For this, you will produce task sheets and project briefs. There are no formal examinations attached to this qualification.

• Assignments
• Formal Assessments
• Practical Assessments & Tasks
• Projects

On the successful completion of this programme, you will be able to progress to Level 2 Beauty Therapy or Level 2 in Hair and Media Make-up studies - for more information please see our Creative Make-Up Training Academy brochure. 

We aim to provide a programme of study that is engaging and exciting. Our enrichment offer includes competitions, external guest speakers and visits to beauty related events.

You will be required to wear black clothing and comfortable, covered shoes in the salon environment.

You will be provided with all other equipment and products that you need.

Learners will need to attend an interview showing their interest in the subject and a willingness to learn.