Home / Fitness jobs / Become a... / Massage / Beauty therapists

Beauty therapist careers

Across the UK, beauty therapists perform a wide range of treatments for the face and body including facials, makeovers, manicures, pedicures and hair removal.

Beauty therapists can increase their options by also training in areas such as aromatherapy, reflexology or massage.

In addition to providing treatments, beauty therapists will typically undertake a variety of other tasks including:

  • Reception work
  • Answering the telephone
  • Checking and ordering supplies
  • Dealing with money
  • Cleaning the salon

There are no set entry requirements to train for a career in beauty therapy, and training usually involves a one-year or two-year course. Courses will typically combine some academic work with extensive placements and practical sessions.

Private schools offer an alternative route to training - their courses are usually shorter and more intense. There are a wide range of qualifications including:
  • NVQ/SVQ levels 1 to 3 in B. Therapy
  • NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in Spa Therapy
  • BTEC/SQA National Certificate/Diploma in B. Therapy Sciences
  • City & Guilds Certificate/Diploma in B. Therapy
  • ITEC Diploma for B. Specialists
  • VTCT Certificate/Diploma in B. Therapy
  • Foundation Degree in B. Therapy
  • BTEC HNC/HND in B. Therapy Sciences.

The Hairdressing and B. Industry Authority (HABIA) website has information on the various qualifications available within this field, though they don't carry lists of training providers.
 

Latest jobs

Sorry, we can't find a match for this specific term. Please try another search below :




 
 

 

 
Related articles :



 
Advertisers
Become a...
Administration
Beauty
Coaching jobs
Complementary
Fitness jobs
Therapy jobs
Manager / Executive
Massage
Beauty therapists
Indian head massage
Massage therapist
Spa manager
Spa therapists
Swedish massage
Remedial
Sales
Seasonal
Sports
Water
Find a job as...
CVs & interviews
Education & courses
Job search
Newsletter
Subscribe to our newsletter here. Submit your email below and choose from the options on the next page.