These are a series of professional courses for students who wish to train for a new career or gain new skills and interests.

Although there are no formal entry requirements, an interview is required and candidates should be aware that they will be working towards professional qualifications.

Training and assessment is carried out within the college salons which operate as realistic working environments and external assessment papers must be passed.

This course is for students who need a recognised anatomy and physiology qualification to complement other courses of study or who are interested in this fascinating subject.

This course includes study of the structure and function of all the systems of the human body including some of the common diseases and disorders.

This course provides the requirements for students following the body massage, sports therapy, aromatherapy and reflexology courses. Although no formal qualifications are required, good reading and writing skills and an interrest in human biology are necessary.

This course is for people who wish to become aromatherapists. During the course students will cover a wide range of topics related to aromatherapy including:

• History of aromatherapy
• Essential oils
• Aromatherapy massage
• Professional ethics
• Blending oils
• Safety and use of oils
• Health and Safety (VR2)
• Employment standards (VR74

In order to be eligible for the course students will need to hold recognised qualifications in anatomy and physiology or follow this in parallel.

Students who successfully complete the course may gain employment in beauty salons, health centres, sports centres or self employment.

VTCT - Vocational Training Charitable Trust

This course is for you if you want to work in one of the fastest growing and exciting industries. The units of credit gained during this course are used to gain the full Level 2 Certificate in Beauty Specialist Techniques (QCF). This course provides good opportunities for progression onto further courses of study.

You will be studying a variety of skill units related to Beauty Therapy which include:-

• Good working relationships with colleagues and clients
• Follow health and safety practice in the salon
• Provide eyelash and brow treatments
• Applied Science – Anatomy & Physiology
• Apply make-up
• Provide facial skin care
• Remove hair using waxing techniques
• Salon reception duties
• Provide manicure treatments
• Provide pedicure treatments
• Client care and communication in beauty related industries

All practical sessions after initial training are client based where the College Salon (Images Beauty Studio) becomes a realistic working environment. Candidates will be expected to assume the role of receptionist and resource assistant during the client session.

This course is suitable for qualified hairdressers and those working towards a level 2 qualification in hairdressing who would like to build their confidence in men’s hair cutting.

This course is for students with good physical co-ordination and dexterity with a genuine interest in the value of massage as a therapy. This predominantly practical course will provide professional tuition in the following skills and techniques:

• Principles and practices of complementary therapies
• Swedish body massage
• Reflective practice
• Health and safety and hygiene
• Client care and communication

A recognised qualification in anatomy and physiology must be obtained before the final certificate can be awarded – an additional study evening is available to complete this part of the course.

An interview is required before acceptance on to the course and students will need to purchase an appropriate uniform to wear in the salon. Completion may lead to employment in beauty salons, health and sports centres, self-employment or further training in sports, complementary or beauty therapy.

This is a professional course in hairdressing for mature candidates who wish to train for a new career or gain new skills and interests. Over the period of the course candidates will study the practical and theory elements of the following:

• Health and Safety
• Advising and consulting with clients
• Cutting hair
• Shampoo and condition hair and scalp
• Style, dress and finish hair
• Change hair colour
• Perming
• Reception duties
• Developing effectiveness at work
• Creating a positive impression

Training and assessment is carried out within the college salons which operate as realistic working environments and external assessment papers must be passed.

Although there are no formal entry requirements, an interview is required and candidates should be aware that this professional qualification requires maturity and commitment.

If you want to earn and learn find out about our apprenticeships.

This course is for experienced hairdressers wishing to expand their skills and responsibilities in a salon.

This advanced programme consists of a series of specialist modules of study:

• Health and Safety
• Promotion of products and services
• Hairdressing consultation services
• Cutting techniques
• Style hair using thermal techniques
• Provide hair extension services
• Creative hairdressing skills
• Colour correction services
• Colouring hair

There is also an option to study Indian Head Massage and there is an emphasis on developing Skills for Life.

Students will need NVQ Level 2, a minimum of two years experience in industry and an interview before acceptance on to the course. Achievement of this advanced qualification will provide broader career opportunities in the hairdressing industry.

If you want to earn and learn find out about our apprenticeships.

This six hour workshop is to learn the skills or Auricular Thermal Therapy. This workshop is an ideal opportunity for qualified therapists to add another skill to their talents.

Doctors surgeries are now refering patients to therapists who can carry out this popular treatment.

^*Fee remission not available

This course covers practical techniques and theory of Indian Head Massage, which includes anatomy and physiology massage routine and relevant business studies.

In order to be eligible for the course students will need to hold recognised qualifications in beauty therapy, complementary or sports therapy, complementary or sports therapy and a VR2/VR74 qualification.

This course will train people interested in the techniques and skills required for a profession in nail treatments. Over the period of the course, candidates will study the practical and theory elements of the following techniques in manicure and pedicure:

• Filing
• Buffing
• Hand, foot and arm massage
• Anatomy and physiology
• Basic science of manicure and pedicure products
• Varnish application
• Personal presentation
• Health and Safety
• Employment standards

Although there are no formal entry requirements, candidates should be aware that it is a professional qualification, which will require commitment. Assessment is by practical assessment and external multiple choice papers.

Successful completion could lead to further training, working in retail or aelf employment.

This course is for people who wish to study reflexology and attain a qualification.

During the course students will study a wide range of topics related to reflexology including:

• History of reflexology
• Consultation skills
• Detection and application
• Professional ethics
• Foot and hand reflex points
• Reflexology

Candidates will need to hold a recognised qualification in anatomy and physiology and VR2/VR74 or follow a course parallel and will have to satisfy the College at interview that they are committed and capable.

Students who successfully complete the course may gain employment in beauty salons, health centres, sports centres, self-employment or continue training.

Jointly awarded by VTCT and HABIA, this high level qualification is achieved through the practical demonstration of technical skills & supervisory skills. Learn exciting techniques in order to extend your client base.

The course will be programmed to suit the needs of the individual; achievement can be attained as soon as the candidate is able to demonstrate competence in the units required. You are encouraged to take part in competitions, visits, shows, seminars and any relevant events to widen your skills knowledge and experience.

This course is for anyone interested in gaining a qualification in body massage.

A level 3 qualification in anatomy and Physiology OR STUDY THIS AT THE SAME TIME.

You will need to be a person who enjoys communicating with people. Enthusiasm, dedication and a mature attitude are all necessary to gain the full benefit of the course. A suitable reference will be required.

Students who wish to apply will have to satisfy the College at interview that they are committed and capable of completing academic and practical elements of the course successfully, and meeting the strict codes of behavior and appearance.

Appropriate protective clothing and shoes are a necessary requirement. These can be purchased through the College and should be ordered prior to the start of the course.

This course has been designed to provide learners with the knowledge, understanding and skills to work in an unsupervised capacity as a sports massage practitioner with non-pathological (non-injured) tissue.

Endorsed by the Sports Massage Association, this course will allow learners to develop their knowledge and understanding of the theory underpinning the practice of sports massage therapy, including functional anatomy and physiology, nutrition, classification of sports injuries and the stages of healing. The course will also provide learners with the understanding of skills and techniques to plan, prepare for and apply a range of sports massage methods to uninjured clients.

Requirements are an interest in sport / muscular problems - a person who enjoys communicating with people -enthusiasm, dedication and a mature attitude, to gain the full benefit of the course. A suitable reference will be required.

This course – endorsed by the Sports Massage Association - is for practicing therapists interested in expanding their knowledge, and prospective massage client base. It will enrich the practitioner’s understanding of advanced anatomical, physiological and pathological principles relevant to the application of sports massage and qualify graduates to work at professional/elite level.

It will provide candidates with advanced palpation skills and those needed to analyse posture and range of movement. It will also provide practitioners with a range of advanced skills and massage techniques to prevent and manage injury in sport and active leisure.

This intensive professional certificate trains people interested in the techniques and skills required when carrying out professional waxing treatments. Over the period of the course, candidates will study the practical and theory elements of the following techniques in dipilation:

• Waxing techniques for hot and warm wax
• Client care
• Personal presentation
• Employment standards ^*
• Health and Safety ^*

^* Exernal multiple choice assessment papers must be passed

Although there are no formal entry requirements, candidates should be aware this is a professional qualification that will require commitment. Successful completion could lead to further study or self-employment.