Professional Beautician

Course Contents

Unit One: Health and Safety

• Health and Safety at work Act 1974
• Risk Assessments
• Management of Health and Safety at Work regulations (1999)
• Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations (1992)
• Provision and use of Work Equipment Regulations (1998)
• The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order (2005)
• Manual handling operations Regulations 1992
• PPE – Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992
• RIDDOR – Reporting of Injuries, Diseases or Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995
• Personal Appearance & Professionalism

Unit Two Anatomy and Skin care

• The Function of the Skin
• The Structure of the Skin
• Epidermis
• Desquamation – Shedding
• Melanin – Dark Pigment
• The Dermis
• Regulating Body Temperature
• Nourishment of the Skin
• Nerves of the Skin
• Skin Disorders
• Skin Conditions and Disorders
• The Muscular System
• Functions of the Muscular System
• Muscles of the Head and Neck
• Functions of the Skeletal System
• Blood
• Skin Types

Unit Three

• Skin Care and Facials
• Consultation & Preparation
• Skin Types
• Products
• Facial Routine
• Benefits of a Facial Massage

Unit Four Manicure and Pedicure

• Client Consultation
• Record-Keeping
• Nail Technician Equipment
• Basic Manicure Table Top Set up
• Perform a Manicure

Unit: Four: Pedicure

• What A Pedicure Is
• Foot and Toenail Treatments
• Pedicure or Suggest a Chiropodist
• Preparing the Pedicure Station
• Essentials for Pedicuring: A Checklist
• Pedicure Techniques

Unit Five

• Eye Treatments
• The Hair Growth Cycle
• Tinting
• Tinting Products
• Types of Wax, Products and Equipment
• Eyebrow Shaping
• Aftercare Advice

Unit Six

• Eyelash Extension
• Consultation and Preparation
• Types of Product and Equipment
• Eyelash Glues
• Choosing Lashes
• Aftercare
• General Advice

Unit Seven

• Spray Tanning
• Health & Safety (Recap)
• Skin Types
• Patch Testing
• Aftercare
• Tanning Positions

Unit Eight

• Dermaplaning
• Introduction
• Benefits
• Health & Hygiene(Recap)
• Anatomy (Recap)
• Treatment
• Aftercare
• Storage and Insurance

 Unit Nine

• Waxing Specialist
• Application and Removal
• Benefits of Waxing

Unit Ten

• Indian Head Massage
• What is an Indian Head Massage?
• Preparation
• Products and Equipment
• Techniques
• Massage Mediums
• The Benefits of an Indian Head Massage
• Aftercare

What will a CPD course do for you?

CPD may be a requirement of membership of a professional body. It can help you to reflect, review and document your learning and to develop and update your professional knowledge and skills. It is also very useful to:

• provide an overview of your professional development to date.
• remind you of your achievements and how far you’ve progressed.
• direct your career and help you keep your eye on your goals.
• uncover gaps in your skills and capabilities.
• open up further development needs.
• provide examples and scenarios for a CV or interview.
• demonstrate your professional standing to clients and employers.
• help you with your career development or a possible career change.