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

Beauty therapy is becoming a more popular career among women and men alike, and this Beauty Therapy QLS Level 3 course will give you the knowledge and skills to pursue a career in the industry. You will dive into the anatomy and physiology of the face and body, whilst developing your practical skills in providing advanced facial and body treatments. You will also build a sound knowledge of health and safety practices in a salon environment, as well as examining client care and communication in beauty-related industries. Meanwhile, during the Starting Your Own Business course, you will take a wider look at what it takes to set up your own company. You’ll explore how to conduct market research, as well as deciding on the form of your business. All course materials will be delivered to you by post or email, so it's nice and straight-forward. You will also have award-winning tutor support to guide you through your studies over email, meaning help is only a click away! You can work at your own pace, so there is no pressure or strict deadlines. Completed coursework can be delivered by post or via email, so sending assignments is simple.  

Course Content

Beauty Therapy QLS Level 3

Unit 1 Body, face and scalp massage and body electrical treatments

• 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

Unit 2 Advanced skin analysis and facial electrical treatments

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

Unit 3 Anatomy, physiology and the effects of salon treatments

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

Unit 4 Wet and dry heat treatments

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

Unit 5 Salon management

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

Unit 6 Salon operations and organisation

• 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

Unit 1 Preparing to start your business

• 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

Unit 2 Defining your business

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

Unit 3 Marketing

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

Unit 4 Customers

• Identifying your potential customers
• Promoting your business
• Before sale
• After sale

Unit 5 Finance

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

Unit 6 Your business plan

• 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