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SVQ 3 beauty therapy at SCQF 6 will provide the knowledge, skills and understanding required to become a beauty therapist. The qualification is approved by the hairdressing and Beauty therapy Industry Authority (HABIA) and has been designed to ensure the relevance of units meets the beauty industry requirements. Students carry out treatments during term time on clients in UHI's salons that are equipped with the latest equipment and technology.

Units may include:
Contribute to the planning, implementation, and evaluation of promotional activities; Provide body massage treatments; Provide Facial electrical treatments; Design and create fashion and photographic make-up; Carry out massage using pre-blended oils; Provide self-tanning treatments.

Entry Requirements

Relevant national qualifications at SCQF Level 5. Relevant experience in the beauty industry (facial treatments would be advantageous).