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Award in Beauty Specialists

Accreditation Code: BA-A-002

Foundation-level certification in beauty therapy covering essential facial treatments, basic body treatments, and professional consultation skills. Perfect for beginners entering the beauty industry.

Program Details

Duration

3 months

Level

Beginner

Format

Flexible Learning with Practical Training

Prerequisites

  • No prior experience required
  • Basic understanding of hygiene and safety
  • Commitment to hands-on learning
Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, you will be able to:

  • Master fundamental beauty therapy techniques and treatments
  • Perform basic facial treatments and skin analysis
  • Understand basic anatomy and physiology relevant to beauty therapy
  • Develop client consultation and communication skills
  • Implement hygiene, safety, and infection control protocols
  • Create basic treatment plans for common client needs
  • Operate basic beauty equipment safely and effectively
  • Build professional relationships and maintain client records
Assessment Methods
  • Practical skills assessment on live models
  • Written examination on theory and basic anatomy
  • Client consultation role-play scenarios
  • Basic treatment planning and documentation
  • Hygiene and safety protocol demonstration
Career Opportunities

This certification opens doors to various career paths:

  • Junior Beauty Therapist
  • Spa Assistant
  • Facial Treatment Assistant
  • Beauty Salon Trainee
  • Mobile Beauty Therapist (Basic Services)
  • Beauty Counter Assistant
  • Wellness Center Assistant
Program Overview
Duration: 3 months
Course Syllabus

Beauty Therapy Foundations

3 weeks (24 hours)

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand the beauty therapy industry structure and career pathways for certificate holders
  • Apply professional ethics, standards, and codes of conduct in beauty therapy practice
  • Demonstrate knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology relevant to facial and body treatments
  • Implement health and safety regulations and infection control protocols in treatment environments
  • Understand legal requirements and professional responsibilities for certificate-level practitioners
  • Develop professional communication skills and basic client relationship management techniques

Basic Skin Science and Analysis

3 weeks (24 hours)

Learning Outcomes:

  • Analyze basic skin structure, function, and common skin types encountered in beauty therapy
  • Identify different skin types and common skin conditions to inform basic treatment selection
  • Conduct basic skin analysis using visual assessment techniques and simple analysis tools
  • Understand common factors affecting skin health including lifestyle and environmental influences
  • Recognize basic product ingredients and their effects on different skin types
  • Develop simple skincare recommendations based on basic skin analysis findings

Fundamental Facial Treatments

4 weeks (32 hours)

Learning Outcomes:

  • Execute basic facial treatment protocols including cleansing, toning, and moisturizing techniques
  • Apply fundamental facial massage techniques to improve circulation and relaxation
  • Select and apply appropriate basic masks and treatment products for common skin needs
  • Perform basic treatments for normal, dry, oily, and combination skin types
  • Operate basic facial equipment including steamers and magnifying lamps safely
  • Customize basic facial treatments based on individual client needs and skin analysis

Basic Body Treatments

2 weeks (16 hours)

Learning Outcomes:

  • Execute basic relaxation massage techniques for stress reduction and client comfort
  • Apply simple body treatment protocols including basic exfoliation and moisturizing
  • Understand basic aromatherapy principles and safe essential oil use in treatments
  • Implement basic body analysis techniques to assess client suitability for treatments
  • Create relaxing treatment environments that promote client comfort and well-being
  • Apply basic holistic wellness principles in body treatment protocols

Client Consultation and Communication

2 weeks (16 hours)

Learning Outcomes:

  • Conduct basic client consultations including health history and simple goal assessment
  • Develop effective communication strategies for common client interactions
  • Create simple treatment plans with realistic expectations for certificate-level services
  • Implement basic informed consent processes and manage client expectations appropriately
  • Handle basic client concerns and questions with professionalism and confidence
  • Maintain accurate treatment records and documentation for professional compliance

Product Knowledge and Professional Practice

2 weeks (16 hours)

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand basic cosmetic and skincare product categories and their primary functions
  • Recommend appropriate basic home care products based on skin analysis and treatments
  • Implement basic retail awareness and product presentation techniques
  • Understand product storage, handling, and safety requirements for certificate-level practice
  • Develop foundational product knowledge across common beauty therapy categories
  • Apply professional standards in product recommendation and client education