Beauty Consultant Skincare, Make Up and Fragrance

Course overview

This 18-week course is an exciting first step for those looking to enter the world of Beauty Consultancy; working on skin bars, makeup and fragrance counters.

The course covers the principles of skincare and skin care products, carrying out facials to prepare the skin for make-up, eye and lash services and eyebrow artistry.

You will learn how to correctly carry out facial treatments and apply makeup for all skin types and ethnicities, and to enhance your learning journey, for the very first time you will explore and understand the world of perfumery learning about top, middle and base notes and have the opportunity to use this knowledge to make your perfume essence which will bring all your consultancy skills together in a realistic working environment whilst having the chance to visit and experience some of Edinburgh’s finest makeup counters

Training at Edinburgh College will enhance your employability skills working in our exceptional standard of facilities alongside our highly qualified lecturers.

You will have access to our regular client base and work with world-renowned product companies such as Dermalogica.

Apply now to join one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing industries.

Please note, there is an additional cost for course kit, uniforms and books – this must be purchased before starting the course (a bursary will cover the cost of these if you are eligible)

If you are interested in being a model for our students or want to try out our star facilities before beginning your studying journey, simply book in for a treatment.

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What you will learn

• Facial Skincare
• Introduction to Product Knowledge
• Lash and Brow Tinting
• Lash Lifting Aesthetics
• Introduction to Brow Artistry
• Day Make-up and Basic Corrective Make-Up
• Introduction to Perfumery
• Portfolio Building
• Work Experience

Placement information

• All students at this level will take part in a work placement programme for one week (9.00 AM to 4.00 PM) in May

Please Note - this is a mandatory aspect of the course 

How the course is assessed

• All practical assessments are carried out on paying clients within our salons.
• Assessment of theory will include portfolio building, open and closed book assessments.

Number of days per week

• 2 days per week (between 9.00 AM to 5.00 PM)

Entry requirements

• You must be 16 years of age or older before the start date of the course
• You must hold a minimum of two National 5s or equivalent preferably in English and Biology
• Mature returners entry with a successful interview

Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements

Please include a strong personal statement as part of your application which explains your reasons for wanting to be on the course. Once completed we will review your personal statement in conjunction with the rest of your application. 

Applicants who meet the above criteria will be invited to an information session and interview to discuss your application.

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English Proficiency Requirements

IELTS 5.5

Progression and Articulation Routes

• This course may give opportunity to progress to further Beauty courses, however it allows you to enter industry as a fully qualified Beauty Consultant

Career options

• This course prepares you with the skills to enter industry as a fully qualified Beauty Consultant