Distance Learning Courses?

[rachybaby89]

Hi all, I have just been looking at a number of courses at colleges in my area but unfortunately none of them will fit in around my other commitments. I read a few posts about people getting their Beauty Therapy/Beauty Specialist qualification through online or distance learning and I wondered if anyone could recommend some decent companies to train with?
The one I've looked at so far is the BSY Group Beauty Specialist course ---> Beauty Specialist | bsygroup.co.uk which seems a decent price, can anyone recommend it?
The prices vary so much and so does the course content, so I just wondered if anyone knew of any companies that were good value for money, allowed you to pay by monthly instalments and give accredited certificates of training after the course?
I understand a few courses have zero practical learning, which makes it difficult to get insurance when you're qualified- I can manage to go to a couple of one/two day training programmes for various extra skills, would these suffice as enough practical training? Or would I have to try and get some experience in a salon when I'd finished the distance learning course?

Also, I just thought that I'd state that I've never had any training of any kind in beauty therapy before so this is all new to me (and would probably need a beginners level course)

So sorry for the essay- I just want to make sure I do this right and get the best course I can!
Any help would be much appreciated!

Rach
x

 

[rachybaby89]

P.S. I'm really sorry if I posted this thread in the wrong section? I'm not sure where to post?

 

[rachybaby89]

Anyone? Any help at all would be appreciated! xxx

 

[lcurtling]

Maybe try speaking to the salons in your area - i am doing my training now, all the courses were during the day or started before i finshed work, in the end i contatced a salon and turns out they did a sunday course 10-3, its brill!! Maybe try that ... sorry i dont know a lot about correspondence courses because i never ended up doing it that way. Good luck!!

xx

 

[diamondpuppy]

Where is in Essex, hun?

 

[lcurtling]

There are 2, there is one in Wickford called Debut Academy (think they have one in Brentwood too called wives and girlfriends) also, Pheonix academy in Chelmsford. xx

 

[mediummann]

Hi,

try TSL Holistic Training Centre, they are based in Loughborough Leicestershire approx 1hr 45 from Leeds so not far :biggrin: They offer totally flexible training and do part home study and part classroom based on many courses. They offer 15+ fully accredited courses industry and insurance recognised... Mind you i might be a tad biases as I'am one of the tutors :lol:

Davex

 

[Stacie-tan]

Hi,

this is just what Im searching for so just after some advice please!

I am interested in going down the full beauty therapy route, (at mo I have done spray tanning) but wondered if the only way is a NVQ? I do work full time, and cannot afford to give up work to study in the day, I cant seem to find any NVQ night courses only a shirt course in specific subject.

Are the distance learning courses accreditable, or even the short courses but completing them all, to persue a career in beauty therapy?

Thanks for any help! xx

 

[laurakate]

I think the most important thing to do is make sure that you are going to get a recognised qualification, otherwise you may as well have self taught yourself using youtube (in my opinion, this may as well be the case as you would not have any concrete evidence to mark your achievement).

I suppose you could say that places like the carlton institute are distance learning in that you go there for a few days to learn a treatment and then you build your skills up at home to return later for an assessment. To be honest, the time it takes to get the portfolio together is just as long, maybe longer (in terms of hours) than doing an evening course. I think also with an evening course, you may leave with more confidence on how to do a treatment. This is very important when it comes to doing a trade test if you're looking for employment in a salon and/or spa.

Maybe try looking for evening courses starting in January at college. You can build up your treatments and get the equivalent of an NVQ (that is to say that if you learn mani, pedi then facials for e.g. over time, this will be just as good as having covered them as part of an nvq2)

Hope this helps

Edit: a lot of the NVQ courses that run in the evenings start in September

 

[BSY]

Hello,

I am responding as the BSY Information Officer and am happy to offer some further details on the courses offered by the BSY.

It is sensible that the reviewer has researched the options and is obtaining as much information as possible before embarking on a course.

The BSY training is accredited and recognised; it is the choice of each therapist and each training provider to determine the route they wish to follow to ensure the integrity of their training and practice. As BSY is a multi-therapy training provider, we have chosen to follow the accreditation and validation processes of external National Awarding bodies linked to the National Qualifications Framework and the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority.

The BSY Beauty courses provide professional and accredited practitioner training validated at Level 3 by NCFE, an external National Awarding body linked to the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority. Whilst studying the theory work, techniques are practised at home as directed by the tutor and attendance is required at the BSY practical training,

The more advanced BSY Specialist Beautician is validated at Level 4 through the National Awarding body OCN Credit 4 Learning which is linked to the National Qualifications Framework and this Award also draws down university learning credits. Whilst studying courses students are required to practise techniques and treatment routines, as directed by their tutors, as well as attending 3 practical training days.

The BSY beauty courses are also accredited by The Guild of Beauty Therapists and successful graduates can also become members of The Guild.

Both the training and the Diploma are recognised for insurance purposes and Professional Indemnity and Public Liability insurance for BSY practitioners is available.

No further qualifications are necessary, although many graduates go on to study further courses with us as part of their professional development, in their quest for personal excellence.

We would encourage the reviewer to contact the BSY Tutor Helpline on 01409 220400 or 0800 7319 271 who will be happy to help. They are available at all times and offer a continuing service even after studies have been completed.


Best wishes,
BSY

 

[Steph86]

Hi

Obviously its each to their own, but I think with beauty and other practical jobs you need to be with someone learning/watching/questioning being supervised.

Yes there is course work which you can do at home and that part is fab for home learning.

If you are stuck for time etc why don't u say, go on a tanning course (1day) start adding lashes/nails/ waxing etc til you are up and running?

Pick good brands to train with and you get ur certificates, some are day courses, some are a few days a week for a couple of weeks not quite as restricted as a college course.

What is it you want to do? Mobile or salon?

I did hair and beauty straight from school but I have since expanded my skills by doing smaller courses, taking holidays from work to fit them in. Earning money from that course then going on to another.

I coyuldnt imagine learning without a teacher in front of me that I can quiz lol, and even better getting them to watch u do a treatment and tell you how to do it better/ or why its wrong to do it that way etc.

Good luck with what ever you decide. Xx

 

[hippy-chick]

to the orginal poster....you already know the answer to your question which have probably been echoed in the majority of answers.