Facials – Short Course

Course code: OSC1007

Boost your knowledge and skills in facial treatments, from home!

Understand how a facial can be used for relaxation and to help with any skin disorders.
Know how to work safely and hygienically when providing facial treatments.
Explore the aftercare advice and complete a treatment plan.
Study from home, at your own pace.

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As well as providing an excellent knowledge base in facials, this course is ideal for those aspiring to achieve a career in the beauty industry but want to make sure it’s right for them.

Course Duration

Up to 1 year.

Course Outcome

You will receive a Certificate of Achievement in Facials.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Assessment

Written assignment.

Relevant legislations
Preparing the working area
Preventing infection and cross-contamination
Key requirements of personal presentation
Contraindications that may prevent or restrict treatment
The importance of conducting consultations before every treatment
Methods of communication
Ethics and codes of conduct
Professional bodies
Key points associated with beauty therapy
The importance of positive working relationships with other professionals

Identify the hazards and evaluate the risks in your workplace
Reduce the risks to health and safety in the workplace
Know and understand how to ensure you reduce risks to health and safety
Identify ways to improve personal performance at work
Work effectively as part of a team
Understand salon roles, procedures and targets

Identify and promote additional services or products that are available
Know the relevant legislation for the sale of goods
Maintaining your reception area
Dealing with enquires
Booking appointments
Taking payments

Work safely and effectively in line with current practise when providing a facial treatment
Understand the legal requirements
Perform client consultations and treatment plans
Understand the anatomy and physiology relevant to facial treatments
Understand contraindications that may prevent or restrict treatments
Understand facial care techniques, products and planning
Provide aftercare advice to clients for facial care treatments
Identify various skin types
Understand the benefits of facial massage and the techniques used

Assessment

This course is assessed by a written assignment. This assignment will then be sent and marked by your tutor. There is no external examination required for this course.

Course Duration

Once enrolled, you can start at any time and have up to 1 year to complete your studies. This course will allow you to study at your own pace and in your own time, without the pressure of tight deadlines. This is more than enough time to complete this short course, meaning learning around your other commitments is stress-free and convenient.

Study Method

You will study this course by distance learning, which will enable you to learn when and where you want. You can study from home or at work, it is completely up to you. All your materials will be posted to you or sent online, so receiving your materials is easy. You will also receive personal tutor support by email, so help is only a click away. Your assignment can be submitted by either post or email making it simple and hassle-free.

Course Outcome

At the end of this course, successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement in Facials by The Quality License Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary.

Awarding Body

This course has been endorsed by the Quality License Scheme for its high-quality. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. We 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 License 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 card
• *Comprehensive study guide
• *Open Study College pen and highlighter
• *Student study planner
• *Student notebook
• *Document wallet
* 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.