NC Beauty Therapy Skills - Level 5

• Facial Skin Care Treatments
• Hand and Foot Care
• Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage: An Introduction
• Waxing Services
• Scalp Massage: An Introduction
• Developing Skills in Eye Treatments
• Hair, Beauty and Make-up: Competition Skills
• Developing Make-Up Skills
• Influences on Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Healthy Eating and Wellbeing

• Beauty salon working in the UK or abroad
• Technical representatives
• Work on Cruise Liners
• Working in a Spa
• Health & Leisure Clubs

• NC Beauty Therapy Services & Treatments - Level Six

• National 5 award (or equivalent) in English

Additional Requirements:

• Selection will be by group interview and a task
• Due to Sector Skills Council regulations, candidates must be 16 years old by 1 September 2026. There is no flexibility on this date as doing so would breach Health and Safety legislation. 

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