Conference Paper
Conference Paper Outline for Studies in Teaching a Specialist Subject, DID7230 Cert Ed
Word Count 2116
Lesley Ibbotson
University Centre Barnsley
Is the Beauty Therapy Qualification Meeting the needs of the Industry?
Introduction
Many students who are undertaking, or have completed a Beauty Therapy qualification, do so on the assumption that the skills and qualifications they gain will be enough to secure them a job in the industry. The Babtac website states that only 60% of graduates find employment within the first 6 months of completing their training and only 45% are still in employed in the industry after two years. The low percentages could be influenced by several factors including the current economic backdrop, over supply of labour, inadequate training, low salaries or the general demand in the industry.
if your skills match the needs and requirements of salons and spas beauty industry is forever evolving and you need to arm yourself with as much knowledge as possible. Stop and think if your skills match the needs and requirements of salons and spas.
For this paper I will analyse the current beauty therapy qualifications and will attempt to explore if the qualifications are providing students with the key skills to gain employment. The qualification has changed dramatically over the last 10 years. The beauty industry is constantly changing due to consumer trends, the influence of fashion and the desire to look younger. As the industry evolves it is essential for the qualification to evolve with it. This paper will analyse the changes and attempt to establish whether those that have been implemented have been successful. I will also question whether we should revert back to the more traditional qualification, which gave students the basic core requirements to work in any area of the beauty therapy industry, should be the preferred route.
Research from Habia found that salon owners were unaware of the course content of a beauty
Word Count 2116
Lesley Ibbotson
University Centre Barnsley
Is the Beauty Therapy Qualification Meeting the needs of the Industry?
Introduction
Many students who are undertaking, or have completed a Beauty Therapy qualification, do so on the assumption that the skills and qualifications they gain will be enough to secure them a job in the industry. The Babtac website states that only 60% of graduates find employment within the first 6 months of completing their training and only 45% are still in employed in the industry after two years. The low percentages could be influenced by several factors including the current economic backdrop, over supply of labour, inadequate training, low salaries or the general demand in the industry.
if your skills match the needs and requirements of salons and spas beauty industry is forever evolving and you need to arm yourself with as much knowledge as possible. Stop and think if your skills match the needs and requirements of salons and spas.
For this paper I will analyse the current beauty therapy qualifications and will attempt to explore if the qualifications are providing students with the key skills to gain employment. The qualification has changed dramatically over the last 10 years. The beauty industry is constantly changing due to consumer trends, the influence of fashion and the desire to look younger. As the industry evolves it is essential for the qualification to evolve with it. This paper will analyse the changes and attempt to establish whether those that have been implemented have been successful. I will also question whether we should revert back to the more traditional qualification, which gave students the basic core requirements to work in any area of the beauty therapy industry, should be the preferred route.
Research from Habia found that salon owners were unaware of the course content of a beauty
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