NC Beauty Therapy Services & Treatments - Level 6
This course aims to provide thorough training and education in beauty therapy, allowing individuals to understand the principles and application of face, body and nail treatments and to apply them in the salon environment.
The course will also develop the ability and confidence to meet the needs of the beauty therapy industry.
*Please note this course will run subject to approval*
Content
- Facial Manual and Electrical Treatments
- Body Electrical Treatments
- Depilation
- Body Massage Techniques
- Hand and Foot Treatments
- Eyelash and Eyebrow Treatments
- Body Wrap Treatments
- Healthy Eating and Wellbeing
Career Paths
- Beauty salon working in the UK or abroad
- Work on cruise liners
- Technical representatives
- Television work
- Working in a spa
- Health and leisure clubs
- Self-employed
Entry requirements
One of the following:
- Three National 5 award’s (One to include English at a C)
- N5 Beauty Therapy Skills
Additional Requirements:
- Selection will be by interview and task
- Due to Sector Skills Council regulations candidates must be 16 years old by 01 September 2026. There is no flexibility on this date as this would breach Health and Safety legislation.
More Info
Further advice for full-time applicants:
• Please ensure you have an online account before starting your application
• If you created your account prior to November 2024, you will need to register a new account
• Before starting the application process, please ensure you already hold or are working towards the relevant entry qualifications required for the course you are applying for
• Ensure you use your own personal email address when creating your online account
• Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated email immediately
• If you do not receive an acknowledgement e-mail immediately, please check your SPAM/Junk folder
• Please include as much detail as possible in your personal statement such as: the reason you are applying, future career plans, previous employment, relevant experience, hobbies and interests
• Disclosing support needs in your application will not affect your chances of being offered a place on a course at Forth Valley College
• If your application is successful, you will be invited for interview. For January start courses interviews will be in Nov/Dec and interviews for August start courses will take place between February and May
• If your application is unsuccessful, you will be offered support in finding a suitable alternative course
• Applicants who provide a mobile phone number on their application form will be sent a text reminder prior to the day of interview
• If you are unable to attend an interview or wish to withdraw your application - please email student.applications@forthvalley.ac.uk
Falkirk Campus
Full-Time
17 August 2026
Level 6
Alloa Campus
Full-Time
17 August 2026
Level 6