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NPA Creative Beauty Skills - SCQF Level 4 

Studying at West College Scotland will ensure you experience a broad introduction to this area of study. Practical and theory sessions are designed to ensure you develop both vocational skills and the underpinning knowledge and understanding required. 

Practical experience will include working on classmates to practice and perfect a range of skills including:

• skin cleansing and brow shaping

• day make up and fantasy make up application

• artistic design for the face

• creative finishes to the nails using polishes on the hands and feet

Written work will include workbooks, short tests, projects, portfolio production and home study. Emphasis throughout all units is on the employability skills and attitudes which will help to prepare you for the workplace.

Entry Level

SCQF Level 4 (Open to S4 - S6 pupils)

You must:

• have a keen interest in beauty therapy and make-up artistry

• enjoy working as part of a team and have a creative flair

In line with the guidelines for successful completion, students must adhere to all requirements which include: 

• students working on each other's makeup 

• being prepared to participate in skin care

• removal of make up and having make up reapplied

Course Content

The course is a National Progression Award in Beauty skills SCQF Level 4.

Mandatory units:

• Beauty Skills: An Introduction

• Cosmetology: Make-Up Artistry

• Creative Nail Finishes to Hand and Feet

To achieve the NPA Group Award you must successfully complete the three mandatory units listed. 

Progression - What Next?

You could go on to:

• A full time National Certificate in Beauty Therapy at a local college of further education which can progress to Higher National Certificate & Higher National Diploma in Beauty Therapy or Make Up Artistry.

• Employment in a beauty salon, spa, cruise ship or nail bar.

Location - Clydebank Campus