Entry requirements
Previous knowledge or experience would be of benefit but is not essential.
Why take this course?
This course is aimed at anyone looking to improve their understanding and awareness of environmental sustainability in beauty and personal care careers.
What you will experience
Course content includes:
- Issues around packaging and waste in beauty and personal care products
- Microbeads in personal care products
- Issues around sustainability of ingredients in beauty and personal care products
- Greenwashing in the beauty and personal care sector
- Ways to conserve energy use in the beauty and personal care sector
- Benefits of embedding sustainability into your workplace
- Innovations towards sustainability in the beauty and personal care sector
Key Facts
Everything you need to know before applying for this course.
What you will need
Students must have access to a computer with a broadband internet connection.
Student Stories
Viktorija Nikitina
Hair, Beauty & Complementary Therapies
Introduction to Beauty Therapy
“My advice is to choose a course you are passionate about. You’ll love what you’re studying and have the best time and experience here.”
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Iona Timmins
Hair, Beauty & Complementary Therapies
Hairdressing Level 2 , SCQF Level 5
“If you are thinking about becoming an apprentice at an older age, allow yourself to achieve it.”
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Emma Robertson
Customer Focused
Beauty Therapy Techniques
“The course, students and staff combined made for such a brilliant experience. The facilities at NESCol are excellent and being able to develop your skills in a real life salon environment with clients is invaluable. I can’t recommend College enough – regardless of the industry you want to go into it is a positive, inspiring environment to study in and can open the door to so many career opportunities.“
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Kimberley Rodgers
Hair, Beauty & Complementary Therapies
Introduction to Manicure
“Anyone can do the course – it’s great for anyone who wants to learn something new for themselves.”
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Julie Ingram
Hair, Beauty & Complementary Therapies
Body & Spa Therapies (VRQ Level 3 Diploma in Body & Spa Techniques)
“I think my story shows the diversity a career in Beauty Therapy can offer. Not only can it allow you to travel, work anywhere in the world, but also give you the choice to work in an established salon or set up your own business and become your own boss. The opportunities are endless. It’s such a fun, rewarding career and the job satisfaction from making your client feel better about themselves is priceless. “
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Paige Dixon
Hair, Beauty & Complementary Therapies
Hairdressing Apprenticeship
“I really enjoyed being in the salon and doing all on the job training, it was really good.”
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HNC Complementary Therapies graduates
Hair, Beauty & Complementary Therapies
HNC Complementary Therapies
The first group of HNC Complementary Therapies students graduated from NESCol.
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Applications
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Online
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Starts Flexible start date
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Course Code YBNS6-O241A
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Fees £34.00
Completed forms should be signed and returned to us at the following freepost address:
The Student Information & Admissions Manager
North East Scotland College
FREEPOST RTJJ-TXBA-AEZS
Aberdeen City Campus
Gallowgate
Aberdeen
Scotland
UK AB25 1BN
Distance Learning Application Form
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