Beauty Specialist Course

Course overview

Our core Beauty course gives you comprehensive foundation knowledge and skills you need to begin your beauty care journey.

We may not be able to prevent nature’s impact on our appearance but we are in a position to reduce certain of its effects on our skin. In this course you will learn how a ‘facial’ can help with any specific problem and generally improve the overall condition, the anatomy of the skin, facial massage, mask formulation and application, brow and lash treatments and you will gain a comprehensive overview on the skin.

Case Studies

As part of your course you will be required to submit four case studies which will be assessed by your tutor. These will demonstrate your ability to put your studies into practice.

Syllabus

Unit One – Anatomy and Physiology
- The Skeletal System
- The Muscular System
- The Circulatory System
- Lymph
Unit Two – Anatomy and Features of the Skin
- Functions
- Composition
- Summary of the Main Functions of the Skin
- Facial Imperfections
- Dermatology Terms
- Skin Conditions
- Skin Cancer
Unit Three – Skin Types and Preparations for Treatment
- Consultation and Skin Analysis
- Identifying Skin Type
- Equipment and Materials needed for a Basic Treatment
- Preparing the Area
Unit Four – Basic Treatments
- Cleansing, Toning and Moisturising
- Client Care
- Types of Masks
- Mask Formulations
- Mask Application
Unit Five – The Formulation of Cosmetic Products/ Exfoliating the Skin
- Products Used in Skincare
- Product Ingredients and Cosmetic Terms Explained
- The purpose of Exfoliation
- Exfoliation Methods
Unit Six – Hygiene/ Home Care Advice
- Disinfection and Sterilisation
- The Advantages and Disadvantages of Different Methods
- Salon Hygiene
- Giving Advice about Home Care
- Home Skin-Care Routines for Different Skin Types
Unit Seven – The Full Facial and Facial Steam Treatments
- Procedure for a Full Facial
- When to Use Steam Treatments
- Precautions
- Contraindications to Steaming
- Comedone Extraction
Unit Eight – Facial Massage/ Brow and Lash Treatments
- Benefits of Facial Massage
- How to do a Facial Massage
- Eyebrow Shaping
- Eyelash Tinting
Unit Nine – Promoting your Business/ Treatments
- Sales Techniques
- Promoting Products and Services
Unit Ten – Becoming a Professional Skincare Practitioner
- Personal Appearance and Hygiene
- Professional Ethics
- Complying With Industry Standards and Regulations

Practical training

1 day of Practical Training is essential for this course. For further information please call us on Freephone 0800 731 9271 or 01409 220 400. Your practical training is a valuable opportunity to learn directly from an experienced practical training tutor with specialist skills. Additional fees apply*.

*BSY currently charges £75 per day. For any practical training workshop or assessment organised independently of BSY, BSY shall have no liability to any person for any loss or damage, whether direct or indirect, resulting from the workshop or assessment, any fees due will be agreed between you and the assessor.

What’s next?

You can complete further studies via one of bespoke Beauty Pathways;

Beauty Therapy Pathway – specialise in skincare, waxing & other beauty treatments

Beauty and Nails Pathway – offer skin care services and a range of nail treatments

Beauty and Make Up Pathway – specialise in skincare, and make up application for everyday wear and special occasions

Prerequisites

You do not need to have any additional qualifications before studying this course.

Level

On successful completion of this course you will have received professional training at level 3. This is ideal if you wish to start a practice, or expand a career. Graduates of this course wishing to start their own practice can also obtain professional liability insurance. It has also been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme and graduates will receive the QLS Certificate of Achievement as above. This course has been designed by BSY to meet specific learners’ and/or employers’ requirements which cannot be satisfied through current regulated qualifications. The Quality Licence Scheme, endorses high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes.

Certification

On successful completion students will receive dual awards: Award 1- The professional BSY Beauty Specialist Diploma and will become a Registered BSY Beauty Specialist.

Award 2- Certificate of achievement at QLS Level 3 from Quality Licence Scheme. Registration through BSY is essential with this course.

How the course works

This course is delivered online or via mixed study*.

Online study

Upon enrolment you receive your first course lessons via our unique online learning platform providing you with the learning resources you need to complete the course including interactive content and videos.

You can study in your own time, at your own pace and from the comfort of your own home. You will be able to progress through your course whenever and wherever you wish – all you need is access to the internet, and a computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone.

If you have any questions, or would like feedback or encouragement about your course or your studies then you can contact our friendly tutors by phone, email or post.

At the end of each lesson are a set of questions. Completing these can aid your learning and help you master each step before moving on to the next. Your next lesson will then be provided for you to continue when it suits you. This allows us to continually assess understanding and competence of the subject.

Having progressed through each lesson you can take your final examination at home, and at a date and time that suits you. Then, on successful completion of both your Practical Training and your final examination, you will be awarded your BSY certificate.

Additional study options

Mixed Study

As part of your enrolment onto this course you will receive access to our unique online platform which will provide you with online access to your course materials – making them easy to access on-the-go.

Once logged on, you can also request to have the materials supplied in printed format for you to keep, make notes and use for future reference.

*Mixed study option is available to request from within the online platform, a small one-off fee is payable to cover printing and postage costs.

Support

Your tutor will mark your lessons, giving valuable, constructive feedback - helping you to master each step before moving on to the next. You can contact them for support or advice throughout your studies.

You can also contact the support team who are here to help you Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

We are proud of our friendly, caring ethos and aim to do all we can to help you succeed.

Beauty Specialist – A comprehensive introduction to Skincare