Course Introduction
Facials are one of the most popular salon treatments, many clients are now extremely
conscious of looking after their skin to maintain a healthy & glowing, young looking appearance.
This course will allow you to become a fully qualified Facial Massage Therapist in providing a skin analysis, treating a variety of skin conditions and performing a relaxing facial massage, as well as being able to advise on homecare products.
This course is an excellent therapy to begin your Beauty Therapy career or to continue with your other skills.
On successful completion of the course you will be awarded with a qualification that is recognised in industry and will enable you to gain insurance.
Entrance Requirements
Level 3 Diploma in Health, Safety, Security and Employment Standards
Dress
Professional salon uniform
Course Content
- Benefits and effects of treatment
- Associated Anatomy & Physiology
- Skin types
- Product knowledge
- Contra-indications & contra-actions to treatment
- Client consultation and treatment planning
- Aftercare advice
- Health, safety & hygiene
- Practical demonstration to include – skin analysis, skin cleansing, toning, exfoliation & moisturising, application of masks, methods of extraction and massage techniques to the face, neck shoulders & decollate.
Duration
Two days – 10.00am - 3.00pm
Plus
Assessment Day – 10.00am - 1.00pm
Cost
Training - £270 (includes use of products)
Kit - £85 (can be purchased for case study use)
Text books - Academy will advise.
Additional assessment session (if required) - £60
VTCT Lifetime registration fee (if required) - £16
Scheme of Work
Day 1
- Input on related theory
- Outline case study criteria
- Demonstration of skin analysis, manual brush cleanse, tone, exfoliation, massage, mask & moisturise
- Student practical performance on each other
Day 2
- Continue input on related theory
- Demonstration of pre-warming techniques & methods of extraction
- Application of alternative masks
- Student practical performance on each other
A four week gap between day two and day three will be given to allow for completion of case studies and revision for written assessment.
Day 3 Assesment day
- Submission of underpinning knowledge task book
- Completion of exam paper
- Completion of VR02/VR74 exam if required
- Submission of VR02/VR74 written task pack if required
- Submission of case studies
- Performance of 1 facial practical assessment using a suitable exfoliation product and performing extraction, you will need to provide a client.