
Beauty & Complementary Therapies
Overview
Why study at WCS?
Prepare yourself for an exciting career in the Beauty and Aesthetics industry by learning your skills in state-of-the-art salon facilities. WCS has been awarded Dermalogia Centre for Excellence status. Our highly qualified lecturing team have worked for a range of luxury brands, spas & salons with extensive business experience as salon owners and freelance therapists.
Graduates from our higher level courses have gone on to work for sector leading names such as The Spa at Blythswood Square, Mar Hall and The Carrick at Cameron House. The College work in partnership with brands such as Caci, Spa Finders, Dermalogica, Mylash, CND, Louella Belle and Ellisons. Competing annually in national competition, the department have been award prestigious recognitions for industry recognised awards including Gold & Silver accolades at World Skills UK.
What will I learn?
You'll learn about:
- Waxing Treatments
- Manicure Treatments
- Pedicure Treatments
- Nail Art Treatments
- Facial Care Treatments
- Back Neck and Shoulder Massage
- Make-up Application
- Eye Treatments
- Gel Polish Treatments
What qualifications do I need?
There is no formal entry requirement but you must show you're passionate about beauty therapy and motivated to succeed.A successful interview will be required before a place is offered on the course.What can I do after?
After successfully completing this course you'll have the skills needed to apply for a junior therapist in a beauty salon.
Or you could develop your skills further by studying another course, such as:
- NC Professional Beauty Therapy (SCQF level 6)
SCQF
5Programme Information
Start: August 2023
Date: June 2024
Duration: Full-time Course/2.5 days per week






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