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    Newcastle College Hair And Beauty 7

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    Beauty Therapy

    As a beauty student, you will know how important it is to have the right skills for industry and our degrees at Newcastle College University Centre are designed to help you stand out from the crowd.


    Our Advanced Skin Techniques (Top-Up) degree is the only one of its kind in the North East, meaning you will be joining a unique and highly-skilled group of undergraduates ready to take the beauty industry to the next level.

    You will learn from experienced tutors who will share their skills and knowledge from practising in the beauty industry. Alongside this, you will have access to industry-standard facilities throughout your studies, such as Energist laser machines, skin scanners and wood lamps, and will test your skills in our onsite spa, The Retreat.

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    What can I study?

    FdA Aesthetic Practice and Spa Management

    If you want to learn how to perform advanced cosmetic procedures and find out more about management in the beauty industry, look no further than this degree, developed in partnership with the beauty industry.

    Length: 2 years
    Study: Full-Time
    Start date: 13th September 2021
    Location: Rye Hill Campus

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    BA (Hons) Advanced Skin Techniques (Top-Up)

    This degree has been developed with industry partners to offer a qualification in advanced skin techniques including laser tattoo removal, chemical peels and trauma management.

    Length: 1 year
    Study: Full-Time
    Start date: 13th September 2021
    Location: Rye Hill Campus

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    Sophia Arvaniti Student Profile

    Sophia Arvaniti

    BA (Hons) Advanced Skin Techniques

    "Newcastle College is a brilliant institution to study at, the lecturers are supportive and the facilities are great. If students are planning to study a degree here will be guaranteed one to one support and access to the best facilities."

    Jordan Mccloud

    Jordan McLeod

    Programme Leader - Aesthetic Practice and Spa Management

    "The aesthetics industry is an exciting industry to be part of. Treatments and theories are constantly evolving giving you endless opportunities for career pathways. My background is clinical where I have specialised in non-medical aesthetic treatments. I am passionate about educating clients and want to share my knowledge and experiences with aspiring aestheticians."

    What can I do with a Hair and Beauty qualification?

    Leisure and Sports Managers Hairdressing and Beauty Salon Managers and Proprietors Beauticians and Related Occupations Hairdressers and Barbers

    Daily tasks:

    • Ensures custody of all cash receipts and organises regular stock checks.
    • Recruits, supervises and trains staff.
    • Determines financial, staffing, material and other short- and long-term needs.
    • Advises on the facilities available and promotes publicity in relation to shows, games, races, new theme parks, etc..
    • Keeps abreast of new trends and developments in recreational activities and arranges exhibitions, theatrical productions, concerts, demonstrations etc..
    • Ensures that facilities are kept clean and in good condition and that appropriate health and safety requirements are adhered to.
    • Organises timetable of activities/schedule of programmes.

    Median Salary

    £31,312 View more

    Daily tasks:

    • Ensures financial accounts for the business are maintained.
    • Demonstrates, advises on and sells hair and/or beauty products.
    • Checks and maintains any equipment, and ensures that all safety requirements are met.
    • Undertakes and/or directs hair treatments and/or beauty therapy.
    • Ensures clients.
    • Provides clients with information and advice on styles and treatments, and resolves any complaints or problems.
    • Controls the allocation, training and remuneration of staff.
    • Determines staffing, financial, material and other short- and long-term needs.

    Median Salary

    £23,711 View more

    Daily tasks:

    • Maintains client records, sells and advises on cosmetic products and services, and ensures appropriate health and safety issues are addressed.
    • Advises clients on diet and exercise to assist in weight loss and slimming.
    • Recognises problems and refers clients to medical practitioners if appropriate.
    • Performs specialist treatments for conditions such as acne, applies skin rejuvenation therapies.
    • Applies make-up to hide blemishes or enhance facial features and advises clients on skin care and make-up techniques.
    • Cleans, shapes and polishes finger and toe nails, applies nail extensions.
    • Uses waxing, threading, sugaring and other epilation techniques to remove any unwanted body hair.
    • Massages scalp, face and other parts of the body and carries out spray tanning.
    • Discusses clients requirements, analyses and advises client on appropriate skin care, and applies treatments to the face or body.

    Median Salary

    £18,575 View more

    Daily tasks:

    • Demonstrates, sells and recommends hair care products to clients and advises them on hair care.
    • Ensures hair products are stored and used appropriately and observes relevant health and safety factors.
    • Maintains client records and keeps up-to-date with new products, styles and techniques.
    • Collects payment, arranges appointments and cleans and tidies salon.
    • Shaves and trims beards and moustaches.
    • Combs, brushes, blow-dries or sets wet hair in rollers to style or straighten.
    • Cuts and trims hair using scissors, clippers, razor and comb.
    • Washes, conditions, bleaches, tints or dyes hair and provides any necessary basic scalp treatments.
    • Discusses customer requirements, analyses hair condition and other relevant features to define and advise on hair style.

    Median Salary

    £17,506 View more

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