Diploma in Aromatherapy
Level 3 • Part-time • Cornwall College St Austell
If you love promoting the holistic health and wellbeing of others, this is the course for you. This is a substantial vocational qualification that will prepare you for a career as an aromatherapist. The course encourages practical learning where you will spend time in our treatment rooms working on clients, learning as you go and perfecting your skills in a supportive and knowledgeable environment. It will enable you to work in industry within a healthcare setting, for yourself, with in a spa, salon or wellbeing centre.
This course is made up of four units:
Principals and Practice of Complementary Therapies - The aim of this unit is to develop your knowledge and understanding of the history and influences on the complementary therapy sector
Business Practice for Complementary Therapies - The aim of this unit is to develop your knowledge, understanding and practical skills in researching, planning, maintaining and marketing a business in the complementary therapy industry. You will also learn to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.
Anatomy and physiology for Complementary Therapies - The aim of this unit is to develop your knowledge and understanding of anatomy, physiology and pathology.
Provide Aromatherapy for Complementary Therapies - The aim of this unit is to develop your knowledge, understanding and practical skills in carrying out aromatherapy treatments, using the techniques of blending essences and fixed carrier oils. As part of this unit you will learn in detail 19 carrier oils and 42 essential oils to enable you to develop bespoke treatment plans.
These skills combined will give you the enthusiasm to work in a rapidly growing industry, for yourself or in a health care setting.
During your time with us at college we will hopefully be able to take you into industry so you can see and experience for yourself different career options.
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Stone Therapy Massage
Level 3 • Part-time • Cornwall College Camborne
This is a part time course in Stone Therapy Massage. It is a qualification that has been specifically designed to develop your practical skills in how to provide the relaxing and stress relieving treatment of massage including the skills of using hot and cold stones to massage.
To carry out this unit the learner will also cover health, safety and hygiene procedures.
The purpose of this qualification is to develop your skills in providing massage treatments to a high level of occupational ability, to enable you to provide your own services for clients
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Award In Indian Head Massage Level 3
Level 3 • Part-time • Cornwall College Camborne, Cornwall College St Austell
The Level 3 Award in Indian Head Massage is a qualification that has been specifically designed to develop your practical skills in how to provide the relaxing and stress relieving treatment of head massage.
This course will provide you with all the underpinning knowledge for the practical application of Indian Head Massage on a variety of clients and you will develop a sound knowledge of health and safety, client care and communication.
The purpose of this qualification is to develop your skills in providing head massage treatments to a high level of occupational ability, to enable you to provide your own services for clients
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Basic Nail Art
Level 1 • Part-time • Cornwall College St Austell
Come and join our experts here at Cornwall Colleges Hairdressing and Beauty department where they will show how to apply basic nail art.
During the two 3 hour session you will work on techniques that will enable you to prepare truly beautiful nails.
This is the perfect introductory course that could lead you on to other courses within Cornwall College Hairdressing and Beauty.
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Hairdressing Diploma (Evening)
Level 3 • Part-time • Cornwall College Camborne
This Level 3 course is designed to be a progression route for Level 2 hairdressers wanting to gain employment within the hairdressing industry and is aimed at learners wishing to further their existing hairdressing skills.
During this course you will be given the opportunity to train in one of our industry standard salons, work in a realistic environment and use the latest equipment, machinery and products within the industry.
Alongside this training, you will be required to complete work related experience within the industry to enrich your programme of study and gain employability skills. You are also required to complete course work and research in your own time towards completion of this qualification
Throughout this course you will learn a variety of advanced practical skills and the associated knowledge, which will develop your employment opportunities within the hairdressing industry. This is an intensive, knowledge-based course and enthusiasm and motivation are important if you wish to succeed on the course.
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UV Gel Polish Workshop
Professional Qualification • Part-time • Cornwall College Camborne
UV gel technology combines the ease of polish with the permanence of gels. The treatment results in 14 days of chip free, extended-wear colour which removes in just 10 minutes. Gel polish is a very popular service offered in beauty salons, hairdressing salons and nail salons.
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Hairdressing Apprenticeship
Level 3 • Work-based • Cornwall College Camborne
A progression route for Level 2 hairdressers wanting to progress and further their existing hairdressing skills in advanced techniques as an apprentice within the hairdressing industry. The great thing about being an apprentice is that you will also be earning money at the same time!
You will train in one of our industry standard salons, work in a realistic environment and use the latest equipment, machinery and products within the industry Our courses will put you on the road to a great future; we have developed our qualifications in partnership with industry professionals to ensure the knowledge you gain is not only relevant and current.
Throughout your studies you will learn by completing practical activities and assessments based on professional real-life scenarios in our commercial training salons.
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Themed Face Painting
No Qualification • Part-time • Cornwall College Camborne
Come and join our experts here at Cornwall Colleges Hairdressing and Beauty department where they will show how to create fantastic themed face painting. During the session you will work on techniques that will enable you to create the desired look for a childrens party. This is the perfect introductory course that could lead you on to other courses within Cornwall College Hairdressing and Beauty.
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Gel Polish
No Qualification • Part-time • Cornwall College St Austell
Come and join our experts here at Cornwall Colleges Hairdressing and Beauty department where they will show you the do’s and Don’ts of applying and removing gel nail polish safely. During the two 3 hour session you will work on techniques that will enable you to prepare truly beautiful nails. This is the perfect introductory course that could lead you on to other courses within Cornwall College Hairdressing and Beauty.
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Body And Spa Therapy Diploma
Level 3 • Part-time • Cornwall College St Austell
If you love promoting the health and wellbeing of others this is the course for you and will be your first step into the spa industry. This course encourages practical learning you will spend a lot of time in our treatment rooms working on clients, learning as you go and perfecting your skills.
You will be learning non-medical treatments which improve the overall health of the body. You will learn the technical skills to enable you to work in the spa industry and how to work effectively with colleagues and clients. This course will support you in the promotion of selling products and services as well as maintaining health and wellbeing. You will develop skills in body massage, pre-blended aromatherapy massage, Indian head massage, tanning (spray and manual), hot stone massage, body wrap treatments and how to monitor and maintain spa equipment. These skills will give you the ability to work in a rapidly growing industry.
We have a working salon with reception area for client to wait for appointments and relax after treatments, they also have the opportunity to purchase products through therapist recommendation.
As this is a level 3 qualification by the end of your course you should feel confident to either progress onto another course within Cornwall college or head straight into industry whether that is within a spa, salon, health clinic or being self-employed. This course will provide you with the necessary?skills, knowledge and enthusiasm to progress onto other industry courses or straight into industry.
During you time with us at college we will also hope to take you into industry so you can see and experience for yourself different career options.
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