WHAT IS BEAUTY THERAPY?
The world of beauty therapy is an exciting one, with close links to the fashion and hairdressing industries. It is varied and diverse, offering lots of opportunities to learn and develop skills in a range of different areas. Ultimately it is a service industry and its main (and most rewarding aim) is to help others feel good about their appearance and be the very best that they can be.

WHY SHOULD I STUDY BEAUTY THERAPY?
Beauty therapy offers opportunity and choice throughout your working life. Once you have qualified and gained your skills you can take them wherever you want, whenever you want. If you are thinking about a career in beauty therapy, you could be using your skills while cruising the world on a luxury liner, working as a make-up artist, or running your own beauty salon business.


COURSE STRUCTURE
In order to complete the College SA Diploma in Beauty Therapy, students will have to complete all subjects from the College SA Certificate in Beauty Therapy:

• Introduction to Business English
• Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Business Management          
• Beautician Entrepreneurship                                              
• Anatomy and Physiology for Beauty Therapists
• Beautician Practical Skills

As well as the subjects from the College SA Diploma in Beauty Therapy:

• Customer Satisfaction
• Marketing Management
• Anatomy & Physiology Level 2
• Practical Skills for Beauty Therapists Level 2

 
Kit Items 

Disclaimer:
These items are just a reflection of some of the kit items available from College SA. All items are subject to availability.

Certificate Level Subjects:

Introduction to Business English

1.  Module 1:  Introduction to communication

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Definition of communication

1.3 Communication process

1.4 Categories of communication

1.5 Importance of effective communication

1.6 Verbal and non-verbal communication

1.7 Formal and informal communication

2. Module 2: Non-verbal communication

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Elements of non-verbal communication

2.3 Visual communication

3. Module 3: Business writing

3.1 Effective business writing

3.1.1 General principles of writing

3.1.2 Spelling

3.1.3 Punctuation

3.1.4 Grammar

3.1.5 Useful phrases for business letters

3.2 Frequently used forms of business writing

3.2.1 The business letter

3.2.2 Email

3.2.3 Fax

3.2.4 Letter of enquiry and response

3.2.5 Letter of complaint and response

3.2.6 CV and covering letter

3.2.7 Report writing basics

3.3 Commonly confused and misspelled words

4. Module 4: Speaking, Listening and Reading skills 

4.1 Speaking skills

4.2 Listening skills

4.3 Telephone skills

4.4 Reading skills

5. Module 5:  Meetings

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Before the meeting

5.3 Format of the meeting

5.4 After the meeting

5.5 Useful meeting vocabulary

6. Module 6: Presentations

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Preparing for the presentation

6.3 Practicing the presentation

6.4 Delivering the presentation

6.5 PowerPoint presentations

7. Module 7:  Work readiness

7.1 Working as part of a team

7.2 Dealing with conflict

7.3 Business Ethics

7.4 Cultural considerations

Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Business Management

The Business World

• The field of study of business management;
• Needs;
• Production Factors.

Establishment of a Business Enterprise

• The establishing factors;
• Forms of ownership;
• Functions in a business.

Calculations

• The four basic calculations;
• Percentages;
• Interest.

Introduction to Entrepreneurship

• Myths and characteristics;
• Merits of entrepreneurship;
• Creativity.

Marketing Aspects

• Marketing feasibility;
• Marketing mix;

Financial Aspects

• Financial feasibility;
• Financial concepts;
• Source documents;
• Budgets.

Administrative Aspects

• Stock management;
• Legal aspects;
• Office administration;
• Banking;
• Insurance;
• Personnel.

Business Plan

• The elements of a business plan;
• The basic business plan layout.

Beautician Entrepreneurship

• SMMEs in perspective
• The basics of business
• The identification of feasible business ideas
• The viability of a business idea
• The business plan
• Setting up a business

Anatomy and Physiology for Beauty Therapists

• Introduction to the Skin, Hair and Nails
• The physiology of the Skin
• The physiology of the Nails

Practical Skills for Beauty Therapists

A: Introduction to Facials

• Terminology
• Maintaining Hygiene and the Work Area
• Products and Tech Tool
• Client Consultation
• Skin Types
• Contra-indications
• Steps in Performing a Facial
• Follow – up Advice
• Contra-actions

B: Introduction to Manicure and Pedicure

• Terminology
• Maintaining Hygiene and the Workplace
• Products and Tech Tools
• Client Consultation
• Contra-indications
• Nails Shapes
• Painting the Nail
• Step by Step Manicure
• Step by Step Pedicure
• Homecare Advice

Diploma Level Subjects:

Customer Satisfaction

• How customer relationship skills can build your success
• Dealing with difficult people
• Burnout – the threat to customer satisfaction
• The secret to getting more co-operation
• The problem with customer service
• The customer is not always right, but
• Getting what you want
• Building motivation with customer feedback
• How to keep it going.

Marketing Management

• The field of marketing
• The marketing landscape
• Buyer behaviour
• Market, segmentation, targeting and positioning
• Information for marketing management
• Product decisions
• Building, measuring and managing brand equity
• Value creation in services marketing
• Pricing decisions
• Retailing
• The distribution decision
• Integrated Marketing Communication
• Cyber Marketing
• International Marketing
• Marketing, planning, implementation and control.

Anatomy and Physiology 2

• Introduction
• Important Key Words
• The Structure of the Skin
• Functions of the Skin
• Layers and Structures of the Skin
• Health and Nutrition of the Skin
• Skin Types, Skin Conditions and Related Infections
• Skin Conditions
• Infection
• Skin Pigmentation
• Face Shapes
• Skin Product Labels
• Ageing of the Skin
• Treatments for Ageing Skin
• Effects of the Sun on the Skin
• Protection from the Sun
• The Nail
• Hair
• The Blood
• The Lymphatic System

Practical Skills for Beauty Therapists 2

Practical Skills for Beauty Therapists

Facials

• The Benefits of a Facial
• Creating the Work Space
• Risk Assessment for Facials
• Consult, Plan and Prepare for the Facial
• Skin Examination
• Considerations when Examining a Client’s Skin
• Examining the Face and Neck
• Signs, Symptoms and Reasons for Skin Damage
• Identifying Contra-indications
• Facial Cleanse and Skin Analysis
• General Skincare Regime
• Products used in a Facial and Product Knowledge
• Product Suitability
• Performing a Facial
• Post Facial Responsibilities

Manicure and Pedicure

• Equipment
• Products
• Treatment Timings
• Consult and Prepare for Clients
• Contra-indications
• Suggested Manicure Procedure
• Nail Painting Techniques
• Massage
• Suggested Pedicure Procedure
• Specialised Treatments

Make-up

• Introduction
• Visual Assessment
• Contra-indications to make-up
• Make-up Consultation
• Brushes and Equipment
• Lighting
• Sequence of Make-up Application
• Concealing Cosmetics
• Corrective Make-up
• Eye and Lip Cosmetics
• Facial Problem Areas
• Make-up for Special Occasions

ASSESSMENT AND AWARD
When you enroll for this course, you’ll receive the relevant textbooks as well as a Beauty Kit for the practical side of your studies. You have to successfully complete and submit assignments in order to pass this course. Once you have successfully completed the assignments prescribed by College SA and handed in your Portfolio of Evidence, you will be awarded a College SA Diploma in Beauty Therapy.

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