Beauty Therapy QLS Level 3 and Starting Your Own Business QLS Level 3

Course Code

OSC1091

Advance your career in beauty therapy, from home!

Gain knowledge of the science behind beauty treatments to advise your clients
Learn all the practical aspects of running and managing a successful salon
Study the principles of marketing your business, identifying competition and planning strategies for success

Course Options	Please choose a course option to see prices	Course Material + Starting Your Own Business
Study Options	Study Online Study Pack
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There are an increasing number of options to train in the beauty industry, and at Open Study College you can study beauty therapy via distance learning, meaning that your tutor support and assignment feedback are just a few mouse-clicks away.

This combined course also teaches you the principles of starting your own business and running it successfully.

Course Duration

Up to 2 years.

Study Hours

160 hours.

Course Outcome

You will receive a Certificate of Achievement in Beauty Therapy Level 3 and a Certificate of Achievement in Starting Your Own Business Level 3

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Assessment

Tutor-marked assignments.

Beauty Therapy QLS Level 3

Client consultation
Body analysis
Contraindications
Preparation of the area for massage and body treatments
Contra-actions
Classification of movements
Types of massage
Electrical and mechanical body treatments
Cellulite and lymphatic damage
Anti-ageing skin treatments
Muscle treatments

Consultation and advanced skin analysis
Equipment and effects
Facial high frequency
Facial faradic
Facial microdermabrasion

Blood
The heart
The lymphatic system
The nervous system
The endocrine system
The skeleton
The skin

The spa experience
Spa reception
Consultation
Cleansing and exfoliating the skin
Application
Cold or chill therapy
Static/portable heat treatments
Skin tests
Water treatments

Health and safety at work act (HASAW 1974)
Methods of communication
Hygiene
Sterilisation
Avoiding cross infection

The reception area
Welcoming clients
Dealing with complaints
Insurance
Time management
Teamwork
Retailing and promotions
Targets
Customer legislation
Emergency procedures and security
Personal and professional development

Starting Your Own Business QLS Level 3

Why start your own business?
Character and motivation
Before you start: managing yourself and planning
Market research
Sales and profits
Competitors
Financial planning
Suppliers
Employing people
Stock and asset management

Deciding on the form of your business (sole trader, partnership, limited company)
How to decide what is best for you
Setting goals for yourself

Your product or service
Value for money
Competition
Segmenting your market
Pricing

Identifying your potential customers
Promoting your business
Before sale
After sale

Understanding your business finances
Working with figures
Break-event point
Fixed and current assets
Cash flow
Sources of finance
Managing your money

Why do you need a business plan?
The format and structure of your business plan
Yourself, your people. your values, your mission
Your business model
Your market
Your competition
Development
Profit forecast
Risks

Assessment

The beauty therapy and starting your own business course is assessed by a series of written assignments, which are submitted to your tutor. There is no external examination required.

Course Duration

Once enrolled, you will have two years to complete this bundle (one year per course), which will allow you to work at your own pace, without the pressure of tight deadlines. You will also receive 12 months tutor support for each course, so you can feel confident that you’ll get the help you need. This bundle will take you approximately 120 hours. Studying around your work and family commitments has never been easier.

Study Method

The course is designed for distance learning at home or at work. Students will receive all course materials by postal delivery or email, plus tutor support by email.

Course Outcomes

At the end of this course successful learners will receive two Certificates of Achievement from the Quality License Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

Awarding Body

This course has been endorsed by the Quality License Scheme for its high-quality. The Quality Licence Scheme, endorses high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.

Dedicated personal tutor support
Dedicated student support
Assignment marking and feedback
FREE CV critique service
FREE employability guide to help you impress future employers
FREE XO Student Discounts membership
*Comprehensive study guide
*Exclusive Open Study College pen and highlighter
*Student study planner
*Student notebook
*FREE Beauty Kit including:
- Emery boards
- Manicure sticks
- Hand lotion
- Mask brush
- Mask removing sponges
- Headband

* Not included with the online study option

It's not a problem. We offer a course replacement service, so if you get into trouble and your course pack is lost or damaged, our Student Support Team can provide you with a new set of materials for a one-time additional fee.