Beauty Therapy School

Duration: 18 – 24 months

Qualification: Apprenticeship

Exam Board: City & Guilds

Description

The Michael John Academy Apprenticeship in Beauty Therapy means you will be employed in a salon whilst you are learning. As well as taking qualifications in Beauty Therapy you will also cover key skills that are essential for a successful career in the industry.

Your training programme will be planned to suit your individual needs and generally structured to enable you to attend a Michael John Academy training centre for one days per week with four days spent in your employer’s salon.

As you progress you will develop the skills & knowledge required to become a competent, fully qualified and successful beauty therapist. On successful completion of the course you will also have built an impressive portfolio demonstrating your skill in the following areas:

• Ensure responsibility for actions to reduce risks to health and safety
• Promote additional services or products to clients
• Develop and maintain your effectiveness at work
• Provide facial skin care treatment
• Enhance the appearance of eyebrows and lashes
• Carry out waxing services
• Provide manicure services
• Provide pedicure services
• Fulfill salon reception duties
• Provide make-up services

How Will I Be Assessed?

In college you will receive half a day practical training and half a day theory training.

In your practical class you will be observed doing practical tasks for each unit you are doing and will also do two theory tests on each unit you complete.

Your assessment will be against National Standards leading towards a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ).

Each learner will be given an individual learning plan which will be reviewed on a 6 weekly basis throughout the training. Reviews will be carried out alternately within your training centre and salon.

During the 12 weekly visits to your salon, we will assess how you are being treated, coping with your work and that you are enjoying the programme.

Is There Anything Else I Need To Know?

All the products and materials you will need are provided within our training centres FREE OF CHARGE.

You will also have had the opportunity to participate in our Annual Hair & Beauty Competition and/or attend North West Hair & Beauty Exhibitions.

To support your learning Michael John Academy has fully equipped salons, learning suites which offer computer access, learner libraries,  specialist literacy and numeracy delivery and much more.

Payment: you will be employed by the salon and will receive at least the National Minimum Wage. This is £2.50 per hour for apprentices aged 16 – 18 or in the first year of your apprenticeship; and the National Minimum Wage for your age group following this.

Michael John Academy can provide you with an Arriva bus pass at a cost of £11 per week.

Future Opportunities?

When you have successfully completed your training plan you could have achieved accreditation in:-

City & Guilds NVQ Level 2 Beauty Therapy

City & Guilds Record of Achievement listing all UNITS achieved

Michael John Academy Certificates which accredit your individual strengths in aspects of personal effectiveness

City & Guilds Key Skills Communication Level 1

City & Guilds Key Skills Application of Number Level 1

HABIA Apprenticeship FRAMEWORK Completion Certificate

After completing NVQ Level 2 you are a qualified beauty therapist and have the qualifications you need to work full time in the beauty salon. However, if you want to further your skills whilst working you can continue with us and complete your advanced apprenticeship and complete an NVQ level 3.