Damelin College Beauty Course

Damelin College Beauty Course

Damelin College Beauty Course, Add colour, beauty and rejuvenate the lives of those around you with the Diploma in Beauty Therapy

Why this course is perfect for you?

Do you enjoy making others around you look and feel good about themselves? Are you presentable and professional? Then a career in beauty therapy is ideal for you!
Imagine doing a job you love with hours to suit you, good pay, tips and commission? These are just some of the perks of being a beauty therapist, a career with endless possibilities, both in terms of earning potential and variety. In a nutshell, a beauty therapist generally works in the commercial sector, offering specialist services, treatments and advice for the skin, body care, massage and make-up of their clients. Beauty therapy is an affordable luxury that many people build into their weekly routines, whether it’s having a manicure, facial, or a full body massage. A regular trip to the beautician is seen as the ‘me time’ we all deserve.
The aim of this programme is to bring together all aspects of the beauty industry, including professionalism, health and wellness, facials and skincare, slimming and massage, as well as business administration. You will be able to gain a job in the following areas: beauty salons, spas, health hydros, cruise ships, cosmetic houses, game lodges, hotels and health farms. All of which offer an exciting, challenging and rewarding profession.

Why study with Damelin?

As soon as you join the Damelin family, you become part of a network of students, lecturers and friends, who will assist and support you during this exciting journey in your life. Our courses are designed to make your learning as comfortable as possible, with facilities that allow you to build your career in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Our lecturers will provide all the support and guidance you require, so you leave Damelin with an unforgettable campus experience.

How to get in?

Registering for the Beauty Therapy Full Programme is simple. We have various touch-points for your convenience. Simply call, email, fill in an online enquiry form, or pop into one of our 17 campuses nationwide, where one of our consultants will gladly assist you.
Requirements:

• Communication at NQF Level 3/Grade 11 or equivalent
• Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 3/Grade 11 or equivalent
• Knowledge in Life Sciences or Biology would be an advantage
• Admission may be subject to an interview with an academic staff member

Time you will spend on the course

• 1 year, full-time study for the City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy.
• 1 year full-time study for the City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Techniques

A year planner and academic calendar is available at the start of the year with dates and times of classes and campus activities to help you plan your schedule.

Course content and modules

You will cover these modules during the duration of your full programme (Diploma at Level 2 and 3).
PROGRAMME OUTLINE
Year 1 (2016) (C&G Level 2 Diploma)
Beauty Therapy Principles 1a

• Working in beauty related industries
• Follow health and safety in the salon
• Client care and communication in beauty related industries
• Promote products and services to clients in a salon
• Salon reception duties

Beauty Therapy Principles 1b

• Provide facial skincare
• Apply make-up

Computer Skills

• Windows
• Word
• Excel
• PowerPoint, Internet and Email

Beauty Therapy Principles 2a

• Remove hair using waxing techniques
• Provide eyelash and brow treatments

Beauty Therapy Principles 2b

• Provide manicure treatments
• Provide pedicure treatments
• Provide and maintain nail enhancement

First Aid (External module)

• Know basic first aid concepts.
• Treat and report injuries or medical emergencies.

Year 2 (2017)
(C&G Level 3 Diploma)
Beauty Therapy Techniques 1a

• Working with colleagues within the beauty related industry
• Client care and communication in beauty related industries

Beauty Therapy Techniques 1b

• Provide facial electrotherapy treatments
• Provide body electrotherapy treatments

Beauty Therapy Techniques 2a

• Monitor and maintain health and safety practice in the salon
• Promote and sell products and services to clients

Beauty Therapy Techniques 2b

• Provide body massage
• Provide massage using pre-blended aromatherapy oils
• Provide Indian head massage
• Apply individual permanent lashes

Workplace Learning (Year 1 and 2)
This programme includes a compulsory Workplace Learning component. Workplace Learning provides important opportunities for professional and personal growth. It addresses specific competencies identified for the acquisition of the qualification, which relates to the development of skills that will make the learner employable and will assist in developing his/her personal skills.
Click here for quick access to the fact sheet for more info.

Materials to stay ahead

A list of prescribed textbooks will be made available at the start of the course. You will also receive an electronic version (e-guide) of this course. Textbooks are excluded from the course fee.

Careers you’d be great at

• Health and Skincare Therapist
• Cosmetic Sales Consultant/Manager
• Spa or Salon Manager
• Massage Therapist
• Nail Technician
• Make-up Artist

The strength in your qualification

Year 1
Upon successful completion of Year 1, the following external certificate will be awarded to you by the external provider:

• City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy (International) (3003-76))

The following certificate will be awarded to successful you by the external provider:

• First Aid Level 1 Certificate

Year 2
Upon successful completion of Year 2, the following external certificate will be awarded to you by the external provider:

• City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Techniques (International) (3003-78)

Take your education to the next degree

Please enquire at the nearest Damelin campus for the prospectus containing post-certificate studies.

*The level in the title of the IVQ is a reference to the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) of England, Wales and Northern Ireland and not that of South Africa
**Only offered at City & Guilds approved campuses
**Whenever Damelin offers training towards a programme that will be awarded by another provider or institute, it is called an Agent Programme. In the case of an Agent Programme, Damelin registers the learners, provides tuition and conducts internal assessments. External examinations with the agent body will result in learners receiving the certificate from them.