Advanced Beauty Therapist Apprenticeship

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With the demand for beauty therapy and cosmetic enhancement on the rise, the beauty industry is booming and employers are looking for dynamic employees to help deliver new and innovative treatments to paying clients.

On this Apprenticeship, you will learn how to provide, design and implement bespoke treatment plans. These advanced treatments range from advanced manual therapies such as advanced massage techniques, technical therapies such as face and body electrical treatments, to meet and manage client needs and expectations. You will learn to implement organisational operations (salon business systems and processes, data protection) to comply with legal and regulatory requirements, contribute to financial the effectiveness of the business, maintaining and maximising resources, (people, equipment and consumables).

Aireville Campus

Study Location

18 Months

depending on Level

Level 3

Qualification Level

1 day / week (term-time)

College Attendance

Entry Requirements

While there are no formal entry requirements for this apprenticeship, you may be required to do an Initial Assessment to ascertain your suitability for the course.
If you do not hold a qualification in Maths & English at Level 2, you will be required to pass Functional Skills in these subjects and work towards (and Pass) Level 2 prior to the completion of the apprenticeship
No other specific qualifications are required as full training will be given
Employment in the industry

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What you will study

Strategies to aid relaxation and manage stress levels and how these are used to improve the client’s physical and emotional welfare Factors
History, principles, theories and applications of holistic, thermal and wellbeing therapies (mind, body and spirit)
Benefits and effects of using holistic and wellbeing therapies to maintain wellbeing compared to the allopathic approach of western cultures
Awareness of the interdependence of body systems and the impact on wellbeing when these systems malfunction and do not operate in harmony.
The importance of the limbic system in the promotion of wellbeing and its impact on an individual
Definition of stress, its symptoms, anatomical pathways, benefits and the long-term harm
Methods used to reduce and manage the impact of stress and how to recognise an individual’s ability to cope with variable levels of stress and anxiety
The signs and symptoms of a healing crisis, how to manage the impact with clients and the range of aftercare, homecare and future recommendations
Legal, organisational and health and safety requirements
Types of holistic therapy treatments and wellbeing experiences
How to choose, use and blend aromatherapy essential oils (20 oils) safely and for specific therapeutic benefits
How to recognise contra-indications that would prevent or restrict a treatment
Benefits and effects (physical and psychological) of holistic and thermal therapy treatments and wellbeing experiences
How to recognise contra-actions and the remedial action to take if contra-actions or healing crises occur during the treatment
Recommended operating procedures for the use of water in treatments
How to test and interpret results of water and chemical concentrations for water experiences and the protocol for managing water-based treatments
The types of pre-heat treatments, their effects and how to perform them
Temperature based treatments, directly or indirectly applied, including cold (cryo) and heat (thermal) treatments
Physiological and psychological effects of colour therapy
How to choose, use and blend aromatherapy essential oils (20 oils) safely and for specific therapeutic benefits
How to recognise contra-indications that would prevent or restrict a treatment
Benefits and effects (physical and psychological) of holistic and thermal therapy treatments and wellbeing experiences
How to recognise contra-actions and the remedial action to take if contra-actions or healing crises occur during the treatment or experience including those that occur as a result of poor practice
Recommended operating procedures for the use of water in treatments
How to test and interpret results of water and chemical concentrations for water experiences and the protocol for managing water-based treatments
The types of pre-heat treatments, their effects and how to perform them. This includes sauna, steam and infra-red
Temperature based treatments, directly or indirectly applied, including cold (cryo) and heat (thermal) treatments, the tools that can be used (body wraps, salt, shell, lava, marble, poultice, stone) and the effects on the skin, circulatory and bodily systems
Physiological and psychological effects of colour therapy, their effect on the mind and overall mood of the individual and how they can be used in wellbeing experiences
Definition of a Spa, the use and benefits of common treatments and experiences. For example sauna, steam, hydro, hamam traditional spa, thalasso pools, floatation and colour, and emerging trends
Principles of improving the client’s well-being and self-help strategies to enhance the client experience and overall treatment results
The aging process of the skin, the effects and impact of environmental, genetic and lifestyle choices on the structure, function and interdependence of the human body skin, hair and nails
The interdependence and effects anatomical systems have on the systems independently and combined when completing holistic therapy treatments and wellbeing experiences
The organisation of the body, anatomical terminology, regions, related terms and anatomical structure, functions, and pathologies

Complete an in-depth, dynamic client profile consultation from which wellbeing therapies and treatment experience schedules are created
Communicate verbally with clients to build and maintain trust
Obtain, provide and collate accurate and relevant information
Conduct allergy, sensitivity and tactile tests to establish suitability for treatment
Comply with organisational operations to meet legal, regulatory, licensing and or local rules, industry requirements, treatment protocols, manufacturer instructions and guidance
Manage manual and electronic client records ensuring that they are completed, signed, maintained and stored accurately in accordance with legal and organisational operations
Apply safe and effective methods of working
Prepare the treatment environment to calm or stimulate the multi-sensory perceptions of the body and mind such as sight, touch, sound, taste and smell
Implement and complete risk assessment protocols in relation to the environment, therapy or treatment
Prepare the client for holistic treatment or experience, whilst maintaining client’s discretion, modesty and privacy
Perform and adapt advanced manual therapy techniques (face, scalp and body), to meet client’s physical and psychological characteristics, treatment objectives (relaxing, wellbeing, uplifting, detoxifying and stimulating), needs and expectations. This includes effleurage, petrissage, tapotement, vibration and friction, deep tissue, light touch and advanced techniques using the forearm, wrist and elbow
Choose massage mediums. This includes the selection, blending and the application of aromatherapy essential oils
Maintain client comfort and care by checking the client’s wellbeing before, during and after the therapy or treatment and allowing sufficient post-treatment recovery time
Perform wellness and holistic therapy treatments, adapting these according to client needs. These include Indian head massage, lymphatic drainage massage, acupressure techniques, holistic massage and aromatherapy
Perform and adapt thermal therapy treatments for improving the client’s physical and emotional welfare and wellbeing. This includes body treatments, heat experiences and pre-treatments in preparation for further treatments
Select, prepare, use and adapt the relevant products, tools and equipment for the wellbeing therapy, and treatment duration to suit the client’s sensitivity, tolerance, body condition, lifestyle profile, physical and emotional wellbeing
Advise on the environmental and lifestyle factors that impact the human body (integral biology) systems and their effects on an individual’s ability to cope with the normal and abnormal activities of daily living that give greater physical, mental and emotional resilience
Provide detailed, written post wellbeing treatment and thermal therapy treatment advice, instructions and recommendations. This includes post treatment and follow-up procedures, client self-care principles, aftercare products, avoidance of activities that may cause contra-actions or that reduce treatment benefits, time intervals between treatments, present and future products, homecare routines and or treatments
Evaluate the outcome of the wellbeing treatment or experience in order to improve the condition of the client’s physical and emotional welfare and wellbeing and inform further recommendations

Acts independently in developing an approach to their work which reflects the policies/procedures/protocols set out by the organisation. Establishes an approach to clients which reflects the professional standards and ethical policies set out by employers and the Industry. Interacts with clients in a courteous and helpful manner adapting their style of communication according to the situation whilst adhering to the policies and procedures set out by the organisation.
Owns their work, is proactive and responsible
Maintains professional ethics: integrity, respect, empathy, client confidence, confidentiality and discretion
Communicates appropriately, is helpful and courteous at all times and adapts behaviour in response to each client and situation