A group of Bury College students celebrating their GCSE Maths and English results
On GCSE Results Day, many of our students came together to celebrate the successful completion of their English or Maths course.
Course code
Y789
Attendance
Full time
Duration
1 year
Intake
September only
Our Beauty Therapy qualifications are designed for those who aspire to work towards becoming a professional Beauty Therapist working in salons or spas’ or in other beauty related industries.
We will help you develop skills and techniques to carry out professional beauty treatments following strict industry standard health and safety requirements.
The topics that will be undertaken will develop your skills, knowledge and professional confidence so you are fully equipped to enter the world of work.
The topics studied on this course are:
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Principles of Practice for Beauty Therapists
• Hair Removal treatments
• Facial and Skin analysis
• Manicure treatments
• Pedicure treatments
• Light Cured Gel polish
• Lash and Brow Treatments
• Apply Makeup Services
• Spray Tanning Treatments
How you will be assessed:
• One externally set and externally marked written theory exam (160 minutes)
• One externally set, internally marked and externally moderated synoptic practical assignment (360 minutes)
• Evidence of employer Involvement
There
may be a cost for uniform, text book and kit.
Positive Futures is a set of essential qualities, embedded throughout your study programme, that we seek to develop in all students:
- Commitment
- Collaboration
- Confidence
- Resilience
You will also engage in the Positive Futures Careers Programme, developing key employability skills through a diverse range of activities including work placements, volunteering, employer talks, industry study visits and employment and university fairs.
A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 9-4 including English Language and Maths OR Pass at Level 1 Introduction to Hair & Beauty Sector and skills test and passes in all Functional Skill subjects.
As a Bury College student you will have access to a wide range of enrichment opportunities which will contribute to your personal growth and development and support your academic studies.
These may include:
- Art Club
- Chess Club
- Dance, Drama and Singing Workshops
- Duke of Edinburgh Award
- Gaming Hub
- Music Club
- Pride Club
- Student Ambassador Scheme
- A wide range of sport including Badminton, Cricket, Football, Fitness Training, Nerf, Netball, Volleyball and Table Tennis.
Please Note: We attempt to ensure that all information contained within this website is correct and up-to-date. However, some details may change as we review and update our provision. Although every effort is made to provide the teaching, examination, assessment and other services detailed on this website and in our other publications, Bury College cannot guarantee the provision of such programmes, services, facilities and fees. Bury College reserves the right to amend, withdraw, alter or amalgamate any of the courses, locations and facilities detailed within at any time. Should circumstances require such amendments, Bury College undertakes to use all reasonable steps to minimise the resultant disruption to those services and most importantly to students.
