Applied Therapies including Beauty Therapy and Makeup Artistry

Vocational

AppliED trapiES INcludINg Beauty trapy and Makeup ARtistry

Today’s beauty and applied therapy industry is an everexpanding, ever-changing, ever-fascinating sector. If you are innovative and ambitious, there is no limit to your potential, be it in PR, journalism, makeup, becoming a salon owner, beauty therapist or founding your own beauty company!

No other industry has such a constant worldwide demand for qualified, creative, well-trained individuals. The beauty/ applied therapy industry offers bright opportunities with careers in the fashion industry as a makeup artist or stylist. Specialisms such as theatrical special effects and media makeup offer the opportunity to work behind the scenes in film, theatre and TV. You might have the independence to start your own salon or spa or even become an instructor at College and inspire others to enter into the business.

What will I do?

As part of the Lee Stafford Academy Hairdressing, Barbering and Applied Therapies, you will be taught in industry leading salons by highly skilled professionals with a wealth of beauty industry knowledge. Courses will cover makeup, massage therapies and technical aesthetic applications such as eyebrow shaping, eyelash and eyebrow tinting, waxing, manicure and pedicure as well as anatomy and physiology, skin and hair growth. Theatrical/special effects makeup route will involve working with prosthetics, postiche and special effects makeup.

Career opportunities

Theatrical makeup artist, dermatologist, eyelash technician, nail technician, spa owner, freelance beauty therapist, beauty writer, beauty vlogger.

Average annual earnings

Beauty Therapist £21k in salon Makeup Artist £40 per hour (freelance)

Ariyarnna Tidbury

Student Success

Ariyarnna Tidbury has made it through to the final eight in the Beauty Practioner WorldSkills Competition final to be held in Blackpool.

This follows on from her success at the Skills Wales Competition where she achieved a Bronze medal.

The WorldSkills competition focuses on the role and tasks of a Beauty Therapy Practitioner carrying out a range of services which reflect both current and traditional standards plus current industry requirements. Competitors will be tested on health and safety, exceptional client care and communication skills as well as demonstrating specialist skills and technical knowledge to the highest level. Beauty and Applied Therapy Lecturer Lisa Brandon said:

'I am extremely proud of all of Ariyarnna's achievements and to get through to the final just shows what skill level and dedication she has'.

CoursES

Career-Focused Courses

Introduction to Hair and Beauty Services

VRQ Beauty Therapy (ages 16-18)

VTCT VRQ Level 2 diploma in Hair and Media Makeup

VTCT NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy (ages 16-18)

VTCT NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy (ages 19+)

VTCT Diploma in Beauty Therapy Studies

VTCT VRQ in Beauty Therapy Treatments

VTCT Diploma in Theatrical, Special Effects and Hair and Media Makeup

Level Entry Requirements

1 2 GCSEs at grades D or above

1 2 GCSEs at grades C or above

Duration Location

1 Year Afan

1 Year Afan

2 2 GCSEs at grades D or above 1 Year Afan

2 5 GCSEs at grades C or above. 1 Year Afan/ Brecon

2 5 GCSEs at grade C or above or successful interview. (19 years of age). 1 Year Afan

2 2–3 GCSEs at grades C and above. Interview prior to enrolment. 1 Year Afan

3 Level 2 Beauty Therapy or an equivalent qualification

3 5 GCSEs at grades C or above (or Level 2 Beauty/Hairdressing qualification). Mature students require a successful interview. 1 Year Afan/ Brecon

1 Year Afan