Beauty Therapy HNC @ SCQF Level 7

Course description

The HNC is an excellent qualification which meets the needs of an expanding and dynamic industry and also provides a platform for those who wish to progress their studies to degree level. The award includes units which underpin knowledge and skills to work as Beauty Therapists in the public, private and charitable sectors.  Subjects studied encourage a holistic approach to restoring or maintaining good health:

• Body Massage Treatment 
• Applied Anatomy and Physiology 
• Spa Treatments 
• Signature Massage 
• Face and Body Treatment Packages 
• Contemporary Aesthetic Treatment 
• Traditional Head Massage 
• Aromatherapy Massage Professional Salon Skills 

 (This may be subject to change)

This course offers a high-level beauty qualification which will provide you with knowledge of current beauty treatments and techniques. You will gain experience in using a wide range of products and will gain the advanced skills to develop knowledge, skills and sound understanding along with practical expertise in all aspects of the beauty therapy industry, thereby enabling candidates to work confidently and competently within this industry to secure employment in a variety of settings within the beauty industry such as salons, spas and cruise liners. This course focuses on more advanced treatments, techniques and product ranges as well as business planning, retailing, and gaining employment. Do you have a keen interest in therapy treatments, combined with health and wellbeing, and enjoy working with people? If so, this could be the course for you. This advanced level course develops skills involved in complementary therapies, including a variety of massage techniques and health and wellbeing. It will encourage you to examine alternative methods of enhancing general health and allow you to gain experience and confidence in working with clients. You will be able to participate in volunteering opportunities throughout the year, offering treatments in a variety of settings. On successful completion of the course, you will be a qualified practitioner, eligible for professional membership and insurance as a Complementary Therapist.

Learning outcome

This course prepares you for a career in the field of Beauty Therapies, spas seeking holistic therapies or self-employment.

Successful HNC students may progress to HND courses in related areas, e.g. Professional Health Studies.