- Description
- Curriculum
This programme will provide professionals meeting the entry requirements the opportunity to undertake a 20 hour course in Understanding Mental Health Conditions.
With a thorough grounding in concepts in hairdressing, beauty therapy, nail technician, massage therapist or other related beauty qualification, the aim of this short course is to provide these professionals with basic understanding of the various mental health conditions clients might have, and some additional strategies complementary to the module on Basic Helping Skills.
Entry requirements for the Award in Understanding Mental Health Difficulties for Hair and Beauty Professionals will be the following:
1) an MQF/EQF level 3 qualification in hairdressing, beauty therapy, nail technician, massage therapist or other related beauty qualification
and
2) At least 2 years experience in hairdressing, beauty therapy, nail technician, massage therapist or other related beauty qualification
or
Through Recognition of Prior Learning
1) An MQF/EQF Level 2 qualification in hairdressing, beauty therapy, nail technician, massage therapist or other related beauty qualification
and
2) At least 5 years experience in hairdressing, beauty therapy, nail technician, massage therapist or other related beauty qualification gives an opportunity to those who have more extensive work experience but less academic qualifications
and
Need to show basic proficiency in English for Maltese and English speaking participants (or in the language to which the modules will be translated)
This course is intended for hairdressers, beauty therapists, nail technicians and other professionals related within the beauty sector.
This programme is being designed as part of a KA210 with name Enhancing Wellbeing in the Beauty Sector.