Beauty Therapy: EDI

Pre-requisites
No previous experience required to access this course.
Qualification
EDI Level 1 Certificate in Beauty Therapy
Support and benefits

Gain the opportunity to move on to a higher level of study, for example an NVQ Level 2 or Modern Apprenticeship in Beauty Therapy
Access to a dedicated tutor and student advisors to guide you through your studies
Complimentary Starter Kits: Skin Care & Facial; Make-up; Manicure & Pedicure
Study materials in modules so you can learn at your own pace

















































Key topics

Principles and Practices of Beauty Treatments
Examine the scope and range of beauty treatments. Consider health and safety issues, and legal responsibilities. Explore the different career opportunities in the beauty industry.

Basic Skin Care and Facials
Explore the structure and functions of skin, and consider how environmental and lifestyle factors can affect skin. Examine the effects of the natural ageing process upon facial appearance. Learn the effects of different beauty products and facials upon the skin. Gain the skills needed to plan, prepare and provide facial treatments.

Make-up
Explore the different types of make-up products and learn how and when to use them. Discover how to adapt make-up treatments to different occasions. Gain the skills needed to plan, prepare and provide make-up treatments.

Manicures and Pedicures
Examine the structure of the nail unit and the process of nail growth. Consider the reasons for variations in the structure and appearance of nails, hands and feet. Explore the different types of manicure and pedicure products and when and how to use them. Gain the skills needed to plan, prepare and provide effective manicure and pedicure treatments.
Course Code
A30
Hours of study
12 months / 120 hours
Technical requirements and fees

You’ll need access to a camera to record your practical work
The Accreditation body registration fee for this course is already included in the course total.
Upon Enrolment we will automatically register you with the Accreditation body.



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Outline
You’ll complete one formative assessment and one practical assignment for each of the four units, meaning that you will complete four formative assessments and four practical assignments in total.
It is simple and easy to complete the formative assessments online via the ICS Student Community. When you complete an assessment online, it is marked instantly, meaning that you receive your result straightaway. This allows you to progress through your course without delay. It is, however, also possible to handwrite your answers and post these to ICS.
Due to the nature of the practical assignments, these must be posted to ICS.
Assessment Breakdown
Principles and Practices of Beauty Treatments

Formative Assessment 1: 24 multiple choice questions
Practical Assignment 1: you will be required to interview a practising, qualified beauty therapist or salon owner. You will then prepare a written assignment based on the results of this interview.
Basic Skin Care and Facials

Formative Assessment 2: 20 multiple choice questions
Practical Assignment 2: you will be required to demonstrate the skills you have learnt in the Basic Skin Care and Facials unit by treating a client. You will photograph the results, interview the client, and then prepare a written assignment based on the photographs and the interview.
Make-up

Formative Assessment 3: 20 multiple choice questions
Practical Assignment 3: you will be required to demonstrate the skills you have learnt in the Make-up unit by treating a client. You will photograph the results, interview the client, and then prepare a written assignment based on the photographs and the interview.Manicures and Pedicures

Formative Assessment 4: 20 multiple choice questions
Practical Assignment 4: you will be required to demonstrate the skills you have learnt in the Manicures and Pedicures unit by treating a client. You will photograph the results, interview the client, and then prepare a written assignment based on the photographs and the interview.
Notes
Each multiple choice question comes with four potential answers. Only one of these answers is correct; the other three are wrong. You must identify the correct answer.