PART-TIME BEAUTY COURSES FOR ADULTS
Our beauty and complementary therapy courses are designed to give you the skills and experience to be successful in the industry.
We offer a huge variety of courses in the industry, taught by our staff who all have industry experience themselves.
A qualification in this subject could lead to a job. If you currently work in the industry, gaining further qualifications will help you specialise and increase your earning potential.
You don’t need to be an expert. Our courses start at Level 1, so you can work your way up to the level you feel is right, even if you’ve never tried the subject before. Beauty and complimentary therapies covers a range of massage techniques, but also makeup application, nail treatments, and a range of alternative therapies such as crystal therapy.
Our courses will help you gain the skills you need to gain employment, or even start running your own business, and our experienced staff are always happy to give you any help and advice you need.
All our courses are taught in the Hair and Beauty Centre at the Knightstone campus, giving you access to industry standard facilities.
Careers in Beauty and Complementary Therapies
Here are just a few examples of job titles that have been advertised in the South West region within the last year.
Available Beauty Therapy courses
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Salaries in the industry vary massively depending on factors including your level of qualification and whether you work as part of a large organisation or through self-employment (58% of beauty therapists are self-employed)
- Beautician: £12,379 - £20,536
- Reflexologist: £25 - £70 an hour
- Aromatherapist: £25 - £45 an hour
- Massage Therapist: £25 - £60 an hour
Students have gone on to accomplish many achievements in their careers, including opening their own salons, working for well known beauty companies and in sports industries as massage therapists.
Facts
- 8% of people working in the beauty industry are male, a figure that has risen over the last decade
- Hair and beauty apprenticeships are the 10th most popular apprenticeships in the UK
- 58% of beauty therapists are self-employed.
It's easy to apply...
Applying for a Weston College course is easier than you might think, but it's the only way to guarantee your place at the College. It takes just a few minutes to apply online - just select the course you're interested in from the dropdown menu at the top of this page and click 'apply now'.
Alternatively, you can find our paper application form at the back of our prospectus.
Applying isn't a binding decision and you can always change your mind at a later date - but if you want to reserve your place on these successful courses, now is the best time to apply to ensure you don't miss out!
WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY
Access to HE: Beauty Therapy
Brauty Therapy Level 2
LATEST NEWS
<p>We are always looking to improve our offer to support employers in finding local talent, but also for local adults to train in emerging industry trends.</p>
<p>Starting in April, we are launching a new 14-week course in Advanced Facial Treatments, in response to the growing aesthetics industry, with employers seeking fully qualified and accredited practitioners that have completed the highest quality training.</p>
<p>It will be delivered at the Hair and Beauty centre at the Knightstone Campus by fully trained practitioners with over 5-years of experience in the aesthetics industry. The training will be of the highest quality, using the best quality resources.</p>
<p>This course will give learners the opportunity to achieve formal, regulated qualifications, and the chance to grow their business portfolios. Clients are more likely to choose a practitioner who has trustworthy qualifications regulated by reputable awarding bodies and co-designed by local aesthetic employers.</p>
<p>There is no other local college that offers this course, and it is the perfect opportunity for those who want to enhance their skills and knowledge in the field of aesthetics. Our experienced instructors will provide a supportive learning environment and guide learners every step of the way.</p>
<p>So, if you're considering studying the course, I would say go for it! This is a unique opportunity to upgrade your skills and knowledge and take your career to the next level. Don't miss this chance to explore the world of aesthetics with Weston College.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-adults/beauty-therapy… out more about the course, and apply, by clicking here.</a></p>
<p><em>Jenna Ratcliffe, Divisional Lead for the Service Sectors (hair, beauty, hospitality, catering and counselling) at Weston College</em></p>
