International Diploma in European Beauty Therapy . Oxford and Cherwell Valley College Overseas Bridging Course

Upon completion of the course, students with outstanding results can apply for sponsorship from our College and proceed to the Oxford and Cherwell Valley College to study the International Diploma in European Beauty Therapy, or further their studies by applying for other Higher National Diploma Courses. We can also arrange students to practise their skills in European Beauty Parlours.

Course Outline

Part 1 Theory

(1) Reception Skills and Commonly Use English for Beauty Parlour

(2) Communication and Interpersonal Skills for Beauty Parlour

(3) Electrotherapy

(4) Consultative Diagnosis and Treatment Plan

(5) Business Structure and Regulations

Part 2 Treatment Demonstrations

(1) Skin Treatment

(2) Eye Treatment

(3) Hand Treatment

(4) Depilation

Part 3 Make-up Demonstrations

(1) Application of Make-up Techniques

(2) Categories of Corrective Make-up Techniques

National Certificate in Beauty Therapy Science (NC)

The BTEC NC in Beauty Therapy Science Course is designed for practising as well as would be beauty therapist. The course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive knowledge of beauty treatment, its concept and skill set training, and is suitable for those who wish to enter into a university degree programme. The Course is comprised of 12 units, including 9 compulsory core units and 3 elective specialist units. The Course is made up of 4 different sessions, including theory, demonstration, practice and market research. Students successfully completed the course will be awarded the National Certificate in the Beauty Therapy Science.

Esther Beauty and Fitness College is the first beauty training institute in Hong Kong which is approved by the Edexcel International to deliver the BTEC National Certificate and BTEC National Diploma in Beauty Therapy Science.

The BTEC National Certificate in Beauty Science Therapy is comprised of 12 units, including 9 compulsory units and 3 elective specialist units.

Core Units

(1) Scientific Principles for Beauty Therapy

(2) Human Physiology

(3) Essential Skills in Beauty Therapy

(4) Anatomy

(5) Dermatology and Microbiology

(6) Organisational Practices and Procedures

(7) Facial Therapy

(8) Body Massage

(9) Body Therapy

Specialist Units

(1) Scientific Methods in Beauty Therapy

(2) Corrective Exercise

(3) Cosmetic Science

(4) Nutrition

National Diploma in Beauty Therapy Science (ND)

The BTEC National Diploma in Beauty Therapy Science Course is designed for the practising and would be beauty therapist. The course is designed to equip students with a comprehensive knowledge concept and skill set in beauty treatment, and is suitable for those who wish to pursue a university degree programme. The Course is comprised of 18 units, 11 of which are compulsory and 7 of which are elective specialist units. The Course contains elements such as theory, demonstration, practice and market research. Students successfully completed the course will be awarded the National Diploma in Beauty Therapy Science, and may proceed to the Higher National Diploma Course in Beauty and Related Therapies jointly organised by the Bradford College and our College.

Esther Beauty and Fitness College is the first beauty training institute in Hong Kong which is approved by the Edexcel International to deliver the BTEC National Certificate and BTEC National Diploma in Beauty Science Therapy.

The BTEC National Diploma in Beauty Science Therapy is comprised of 11 compulsory units and 7 elective specialist units.

Core Units

(1) Scientific Principles for Beauty Therapy

(2) Human Physiology

(3) Workplace Practices for Beauty Therapy

(4) Basic Skills in Beauty Therapy

(5) Anatomy

(6) Dermatology and Microbiology

(7) Organisational Practices and Procedures

(8) Facial Therapy (1)

(9) Facial Therapy (2)

(10) Body Massage

(11) Body Therapy

(12) Electrical Epilation

Specialist Units

(1) Scientific Method in Beauty Therapy

(2) Business and Legal Aspects of Small Business

(3) Clinic Design

(4) Corrective Exercise

(5) Cosmetic Science

(6) Indian Head Massage

(7) Nutrition

(8) Spa Body Treatments

Higher National Diploma in Beauty and Related Therapies (HND)

The BTEC Higher National Diploma in Beauty and Related Therapies is designed for the practising and would be Beauty Therapist, and personnel of the related industries. The course is designed to equip students with a comprehensive knowledge, concept and skill set in the beauty treatment field, and is suitable for those who wish to pursue a university degree programme.

Esther Beauty and Fitness College is the first beauty training institute in Hong Kong which is approved by the Edexcel International to deliver the BTEC Higher National Diploma in Beauty and Related Therapies offered in co operation with the Bradford College. Students successfully completed the course can opt to further their study by proceeding on to the final year of the Bachelor of Science programme in Beauty Therapy with Management jointly organised by the Bradford College and the University of Bradford, and obtained the BSc (Hons) qualification upon completion.

The BTEC Higher National Diploma in Beauty and Related Therapies consists of 8 compulsory units and 8 elective specialist units.

Core Units

(1) The Business Environment

(2) Managing Organisations and Human Resources

(3) Marketing for the Beauty Industry

(4) Human Physiology

(5) Materials Science

(6) Information and Communication Technology

(7) Evaluation and Research

(8) Industrial Project

Option Units

(1) Aromatherapy

(2) Chemistry of Essential Oils

(3) Ethics and Accountability

(4) Reflexology

(5) Beauty Therapy Practice

(6) Beauty Therapy Management

(7) Management of Epilation & Depilation

(8) Management of Facial Therapies

(9) Advanced Epilation

(10) Physiology and Ageing

(11) International Beauty Industry Marketing

(12) Small Business Management

(13) The Science of Electrotherapy

(14) Research in the Beauty Industry

(15) Operations Management in the Beauty Industry

(16) Photographic Make-up Techniques

(17) Media Make-up

BSBA in Beauty Therapy and Health Management (Registration No. 271706)

BSBA in Beauty Therapy and Health Management is the first related university degree course in HK. With partner with Lifelong College and Tarlac State University, the course aims to boost up the managerial technique and skills of the mid to high management level personnel in the industry. Student is necessary to take 18 units and each is counted for 6 credits. Upon completion of the course, student needs to submit a final report that will count for 12 credits in which totally 120 credits for the whole course. Student successfully completes all modules, finishes all assignments & practice, and pass the class performance requirement will obtain a Bachelor of Science in Business Adminstration degree qualification offered by Tarlac State University, Philippines.

For those who bear the following diploma can be apply for credit waiving :

-          ITEC Diploma in Beauty Specialist or equipvalent

-          International Advanced Professional Beauty Therapist Integrated Diploma Course by Esther Beauty & Fitness College

Course Outline

This course is consists of 18 units and 3 sections.

Part 1 Core Subject

Part 2 Major Subject

Part 3 Specialisation Subject