National Certificate in Beauty Services (Body Therapy) (Level 5)

The National Certificate in Beauty Services (Body Therapy) (Level 5) is awarded to people who have demonstrated the skills and knowledge required to perform a range of beauty services at a professional level within the commercial environment. Holders of this qualification are able to consult with a client, establish the needs of the client on the basis of consultation, sell beauty goods and services to meet client needs, conduct the prescribed service in a professional manner, and maintain communication with the client. In particular, holders of this qualification are able to perform, as an independent beauty services operator:
. a figure analysis
. a Swedish body massage
. heat and electrical body services.

This qualification and National Certificate in Beauty Services (Electrology) (Level 5) [Ref: 1048] have credits in common.

This qualification is a progression from the National Certificate in Beauty Services (Cosmetology) (Level 3) [Ref: 0631], some of whose credits can be used for this qualification. This qualification in turn could lead to other qualifications in Beauty Services such as the National Certificate in Beauty Services (Beautician) (Level 4) [Ref: 1046]; the National Certificate in Beauty Services (Nail Technology) (Level 4) [Ref: 1047]; and the National Certificate in Beauty Services (Electrology) (Level 5) [Ref: 1048]. Some credits achieved for this qualification can also be used for these other Beauty Services qualifications.