Course Overview 

As you might expect, you'll learn about a wide range of beauty products, equipment and treatments. But you'll also find out how the business side of the industry works. This accredited course is an ideal stepping stone to working in a salon, or could lead to a Modern Apprenticeship.

Pre-requisites 

The great news is that you don't need any previous experience to take this course.

Key Topics

• Principles and Practices of Beauty Treatments
• Basic Skin Care and Facials
• Make Up
• Basic Manicures and Pedicures

Qualification

ASET Level 1 Certificate in Beauty Therapy

Support

As an The open and distance college student you will have your own personal tutor helping you with your course work and with any questions you may have. Plus you can contact our Student Advisors by email or phone for all the practical advice you may need – so we really are with you 100%.

What's more, you'll have access to the The open and distance college online Student Community, where you can interact with other students, browse our resource library and manage your account.

Assessment

This course includes a number of multiple choice test papers that you complete as part of your coursework. These should be completed and forwarded to The open and distance college for grading. There are also a number of practical assessments that you complete at home.

What our Students Say

"The course materials were very easy to work through and clearly set out. Whenever I needed to speak to someone at The open and distance college, I received good information and all the support I needed throughout my course. I would definitely recommend The open and distance college – in fact I already have and I hope to take another course in the near future."  Clare Bottomley, The open and distance college Graduate, Surrey.

Your Future Prospects 

This course will equip you with the basic grounding to follow a career in the beauty industry, such as a trainee beauty therapist or mobile therapist.