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