The Beauty Edit - January Start

What will I learn?

Bored at work, need a change, office life is not for you, then launch your career in the exciting world of Beauty with our intensive 16-week aesthetic focused practical course.

Designed to provide practical, salon-ready experience, this hands-on course covers waxing, body preparation and tanning, nail treatments, eyelash and brow services, bridal make-up and hairstyling. You'll build confidence, develop industry-relevant skills, and create a professional portfolio showcasing your work.

Ideal for those looking to become self-employed, the course offers insight into building a beauty business, attracting clients and making the most of social media. It also provides an excellent foundation for a career in bridal and special occasion beauty, mobile services, or further study.

With a work placement included, you'll gain valuable experience of salon life while developing the skills and knowledge needed to make the career change you've been dreaming of.

The areas of study within the course are

• Hand and Foot Care at Level 5
• Developing Skills in Eye Treatments Level 5
• Waxing At Level 5
• Bridal and Evening Makeup
• Spray Tanning and Body Prepping
• Hairstyling For Special Occasions
• Exploring the use of Social Media

What qualifications do I need?

No formal qualifications are necessary; all you need is a desire to work in the beauty industry, a love for helping people feel special, and the drive and determination to build a rewarding new career.

This course requires all applicants to be 16+ years at the start of the course

What can I do after?

Successful completion of this course can lead tyour study to a higher level by progressing to Full-time Level 6 Professional Beauty Therapy.

This course can lead you directly into employment working within the Bridal and wedding industry. A freelance beauty practitioner offering all services for special occasions, holidays and generally making clients feel good.

SCQF 5

Programme Information

Start Date: w/b 18th January 2027

End Date: w/e 28th May 2027

Duration: 16 hours per week/2.5 days per week

Course will run subject to numbers