Healthy Living: Introduction to Beauty Therapies

Learning Outcome 1. Be able to list the different personal hygiene standards required for working in a salon.

learning Outcome 2. be able to list some of the ways you would behave professionally in a salon environment - follow health and safety procedure, salon conduct, using professional communication- verbal, non-verbal & written/visual aids

Learning outcomes for basic manicure & pedicure x 2 may include:

1. Identify how to remove hard skin as well as how to file, clip and polish nails.

2. become comfortable handling the tools required for manicures and pedicures

3. Develop knowledge of contra - indications and contra-actions. Give correct aftercare advice and further treatment recommendations

4. learn the correct massage techniques necessary to leave the customer / recipient feeling calm and relaxed.

Learning outcomes 1 or 2 for Mini facial may include:

1. develop knowledge of the facial structure & muscles

2. learn correct order of application of facial treatments & creams & which suit certain skin types

3. perform correct massage movements during the different types of facial treatment

4. develop knowledge of contra - indications & contra-actions, know when it is safe / unsafe to perform different treatments.

5. Give correct aftercare advice & recommend products

The tutor will explain to everyone at the pre course enrolment session what items you might need to bring on a weekly basis.

This beginners course will provide learners with a basic foundation - i