NC Holistic and Spa Therapies (Level 6)

Overview

Why study at West?

Are you passionate about pursuing a rewarding career in the world of Holistic and Spa Therapies?

This exciting brand new course is being offered exclusively at our Greenock campus, located just 30 minutes from Glasgow by train.

This fully certified qualification has been designed based on industry research and feedback on current skills demand. We’re proud to have strong industry links with prestigious local spas such as Gleddoch, Mar Hall, and Bowfield, where many of our graduates have secured employment.

Delivered in our sector leading spa facilities, you will gain a strong foundation of skills from our highly experienced and supportive lecturing team, helping you start your journey into a vibrant and fulfilling career in the beauty industry.

What will I learn?

We will equip you with a range of specialist skills including:

• Body Massage
• Hot and Cold Stone Therapy
• Thai Foot Massage
• Advanced Facial Massage Techniques.

You'll also explore the principles of mindfulness, enhancing both your personal and professional development.

Study just 2.5 days a week, allowing you to learn around your current commitments. A great opportunity for those looking to change their career or to add to their existing skillset in the beauty industry.

Upon successful completion, you'll be fully prepared for a variety of career paths in the beauty, wellness, spa, health, and leisure industries — whether working in luxury spas, launching your own mobile business, or becoming self-employed.

This qualification also provides a clear progression route to our full-time HNC Beauty Therapy course.

What qualifications do I need?

• You will not need formal qualifications. Entry Requirements Recruitment is at the discretion of the Centre.
• Direct entry for students demonstrating maturity, a willingness to learn and a passion for a new career within holistic therapies
• Existing NC5 qualification in Beauty Therapy

To apply for this course submit an application completing all sections including Personal statement in full.

Applicants must be age 16 and over by 30^th September 2025

What can I do after?

Further progression on to August start HNC Beauty Therapy

SCQF 5/6

Programme Information

Start Date: w/b 3rd November 2025

End Date: w/b 9th March 2025

Duration: 16 weeks short full-time course/2.5 days per week

Time: 9am-12noon/1pm-4pm

If you would like further information on this course email maureen.manley@wcs.ac.uk