Bradford College Scheme of Work
Academic Year: 2014-2015
Course Code:
YBA00511A
Course Title:
VTCT Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy General (QCF)
Tutor:
Amanda Dawson
Day:
Start and finish time:
Unit title and number:
Learning
By the end of this programme the student will be able to evidence learning related to: the working practice of an advanced
Outcomes
Beauty Therapist.
Learners will be able to give a detailed treatment plan specifically prescribed for the individual client. Be able to identify
scientific principles of Beauty Therapy. How to use the electrical equipment safely and efficiently.
Improve communication skills and be able to plan and cost and organise events.
Be able to give a full a full posture analysis and carry out body massage to deal with specific problems and reasons for
treatments.
How will wider skills be embedded into the unit? (±)
Wider skills
To develop English and mathematic skills through new literature, terminology. Calculations of anatomical structure multiple
hormonal releases. Identify differentiation for cultures and equality for different people who attend the salon and work with
each other. Develop personal and social skill through consultation techniques, and working with different peers.
To become more employable by development of new skills and developing new employability qualities, including organisation
skills. Gain understanding and ensure they are working safely and safeguarding themselves in a working environment and
others who they are responsible for.
Literacy

Maths
Links
IT
Equality
±
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

Diversity

Personal and
Social

Employability

Safeguarding
H+S

Bradford College Scheme of Work
Academic Year: 2014-2015
Course Code:
YBA00511A
Course Title:
VTCT Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy General (QCF)
Tutor:
Amanda Dawson
Day:
Start and finish time:
Unit title and number:
Learning
By the end of this programme the student will be able to evidence learning related to: the working practice of an advanced
Outcomes
Beauty Therapist.
Learners will be able to give a detailed treatment plan specifically prescribed for the individual client. Be able to identify
scientific principles of Beauty Therapy. How to use the electrical equipment safely and efficiently.
Improve communication skills and be able to plan and cost and organise events.
Be able to give a full a full posture analysis and carry out body massage to deal with specific problems and reasons for
treatments.
How will wider skills be embedded into the unit? (±)
Wider skills
To develop English and mathematic skills through new literature, terminology. Calculations of anatomical structure multiple
hormonal releases. Identify differentiation for cultures and equality for different people who attend the salon and work with
each other. Develop personal and social skill through consultation techniques, and working with different peers.
To become more employable by development of new skills and developing new employability qualities, including organisation
skills. Gain understanding and ensure they are working safely and safeguarding themselves in a working environment and
others who they are responsible for.
Literacy
Maths
Links
IT
Equality
Diversity
Personal and
Employability
Safeguarding
Social

±
₪




H+S


Assessments
Given out WC
Submitted WC
Wk no. &
Date
Topic
(Teaching)
Objectives
(Learning)
Activity (method) and wider
skills
Resources
1
Introduction to Level 3
To gain the correct
information about the
course in detail.
The underpinning knowledge
requirements.
Ice Breakers:
Introduction to Moodle
Where all resources are
found
How to access
How to use.
Smart Board
Flip chart paper/ pens
To be able to identify the
different areas within
Anatomy and Physiology
(A&P)
Discussions _ label the layers
of the epidermis etc.
± Number of layers in the
epidermis
Number of layers of the skin
Computer/ Internet
Learning styles: each learner
to write out their own
individual learning styles.
A&P Recap on the Hair
(electrolysis) and the Skin
(all electrical treatments)
(PowerPoint on G drive)
Group work
 New terminology.
Overview of Generic and
Beauty Units
G22 monitor procedures to
safely control work
operations
H32 Contribute to the
planning and
implementation of
promotional activities
B13 Provide body electrical
treatments
Gain knowledge in all the
units each learner will be
expected to complete.
What practical assessment
requirements are expected
Look up in text books the
correct spelling
Q&A
In pairs from the unit title
explain what THEY think is in
the unit.
 New terminology.
Look up in text books the
correct spelling
Discussion of each unit and
its requirements in relation
Assessment
(Form’ or
Summ’)
Learning
styles:
Independent
Learning (Hmwk)

Moodle forum:
Answer questions
on the A&P unit.
B14 Provide facial electrical
treatments
B20 Provide Body Massage
B29 Provide Electrical
Epilation treatments
2
A&P
The Skeletal system.
SKELETAL SYSTEM
Introduction to module
Composition of bone
Bone marrow
Ossification of bone/Types
of bones
THEORY: Mechanical and
Electrical Treatments
Contra-indications which
restrict & prevent a
treatment taking place
B14: Provide facial electrical
treatments
 New terminology.
Look up in text books the
correct spelling
High frequency
What is High frequency
Specific contraindications
What is it used for
Benefits
₪Link to practical session
for each unit.
Introduction to Unit B14
Improve skin condition using
electrotherapy
Consultation & skin analysis
To be able to identify the
different bones found in the
human body
Know the number of bones
we are born with and the
end number (206) ±
to the new Beauty Therapy
standards.
Re-capping on consultation,
Skin analysis.
Contraindications.
Draw on flipcharts the
different skin types and
conditions
± identify the numbers of
the bones of the human body
Identify the different types
of bones
Smart board
Flipchart paper/pens
Sticky labels/ Post Its.
Answer
question on
Bone
positions
±
Spelling/ size of
bones

 New terminology.
Look up in text books the
correct spelling
Gain knowledge of the unit
Identify how this will benefit
clients

Moodle forum:
Answer questions
on the A&P unit.
Q&A,
Pairs: card as to what
restricts and which prevent.
Set O&L K&U to
hand in week 4
29th Sept
High Frequency machine.
Develop new terminology
which will be used
throughout the programme
Listen Q&A
Discussion
3
A&P
SKELETAL SYSTEM
 New terminology.
The Skull
Bones of the face ( re-cap
L2)
The vertebrae
The sternum
Ribs
The shoulder girdle
The upper limb
The Lower limb
Functions of the skeleton
The Skull
Bones of the face ( re-cap
L2)
The Vertebrae & Joints
Different parts of the
vertebrae, ± Number of
vertebrae in each of the
areas Postural analysis and
spine conditions
₪Link to practical session
B20 Body Massage and
Posture analysis
To listen/ ask questions and
discuss the Skeletal system
PowerPoint.
Discussion on the
PowerPoint/ where to find it
on Moodle.
To draw and label the
different bones found in the
human body and identify
their position.
Draw around each other on
flip charts
± Measure the approximate
length of the long bones to
be able to draw them in situ
on the flip chart
To identify the different
areas in the spine
To be able to remember the
function of the skeletal
system
7 cervical (Breakfast).
12 thoracic (Lunch)
5 Lumbar (dinner)
5 sacral +4 Coccygeal = 9
(supper) ±number of
vertebrae, split into areas
identified by meal times
addition of the fused
vertebrae 5+4=9 (supper)
Smart board
Flipchart
Pens
Sticky labels
Treatment plans
A&P/Theory
Moodle forum
To answer the
Questions,
Name all the major
Lymph nodes in the
human body. State
their function.
All answers will be
put on to the
Moodle forum.
A&P
Revise the Skeletal
system for a test
next lesson.
4
29/09/14
A&P
Introduction to module
Types of joints
Synovial joints
Movement of joints.
To be able to identify the
different areas of the spine,
its function and number of
each section
THEORY: Mechanical and
Electrical
Theory of Vacuum Suction
What is it
Specific contraindications
What is it used for
Benefits
Students to research the
lymphatic system and
anatomical position of the
nodes.
₪Link to practical session
Galvanism
Theory of desincrustation
Theory of iontophoresis
What is it
Specific contraindications
What is it used for
Benefits
₪Link to practical session
Explore the differences
between two different
treatments using the same
machine.
Gain knowledge into the
currents/Physics of Beauty
Therapy
In a line all sit with their
backs to one another, try
and feel and identify the
different areas on the spine
Counting down
Discussion/ Activity
Map out facial treatments
Could the ‘new’ treatments
be used together- work in
pairs/groups to discuss plan
and write out a treatment
plan for the 3 different skin
types using the advanced
techniques used in Level 3.
± More advanced can look
at future treatments/ course
of treatment; describe the
full benefits of each
treatment.
 New terminology.
Look up in text books the
correct spelling
Spelling and research the
meanings/definition of the
new terms used.
Using text books, phones.
Work in groups to produce a
presentation for the rest of
the class.
To be completed at home
and uploaded on to Moodle
Smart board
Sticky labels
Skeleton ( if possible)
Hand in O&L
Text books, net books (if
available)
Set Client
Consultation K&U
Hand in Week 6
13/10/14
Up load
presentations on to
Moodle
5
A&P
±
Skeletal revision.
Skeletal test.
THEORY:
EMS and Micro current
What is it
Specific contraindications
What is it used for
Benefits
To show their knowledge of
the skeletal system by
answering a test on skeletal
system and joints.
Answer questions on the
Skeletal system and joints,
closed book after a quick
revision session (15 mins)
To gain information as to
how and what is EMS and
micro- current.
Using Text books, internet
(including smart phones) 
To work in pairs/ groups
Smart board
Internet access
 New terminology.
Q&A. discussion.
Try to pronounce the names
of some superficial muscles.
Explore in groups 3 skeletal
muscles
Group 1 arm.
Group 2 abdomen
Group 3 leg
Use of text books Internet,
Moodle (if IT available)
 New terminology.
Look up in text books the
correct spelling
±number of muscles we will
be studying, grouping of
muscles, ie quad = 4

Moodle, research
IT facilities
Text books
PowerPoint
Skeletal test to
show learning over
the last 4 weeks
Test papers
₪Link to practical session
6
13/10/14
42 days
A&P:
Muscles ± 
THE MUSCULAR SYSTEM
Introduction to module
Function of muscles
Muscle tissue
Voluntary muscles
Cardiac muscles
Smooth muscles
Muscle contractions
Look up in text books the
correct spelling
To explore the new
terminology for this topic.
Identify the three different
muscle types
₪Link to practical session
THEORY:
Microdermabrasion and
To explore the different
Study and research the
Presentation
on
knowledge
that has
been gained
during the
session
Results of skeletal
test
Hand in CC K&U
Set Safety and
Micro lance.
What is it/ what is it used
for and why.
 New terminology.
Look up in text books the
correct spelling
Sharps safety
Specific contraindications
What is it used for
Benefits
facial treatments which are
available?
₪Link to practical session
To research at a higher level
to stretch the more able
candidate the treatments
such as dermabrasion,
chemical peels
₪Link to practical session
7
Xx/xx/xx
difference between micro
dermabrasion to
dermabrasion treatments.
When would you carry this
treatment out?
What are the effects?
What other treatments are
like this?
20 minutes to research and
write out,
Then group the pairs
together to discuss their
answers 10
2 main groups to present
Efficiency K&U to
hand in week 8
3/11/14
THE MUSCULAR SYSTEM
Head and neck
Shoulder
Upper limbs
Lower limbs
Anterior trunk
₪Link to practical session
To be able to use the
knowledge from Level 2 and
revised muscular structure
of the head and neck
 New terminology.
Look up in text books the
correct spelling
Using a head block and
modelling clay to create the
different facial and neck
muscles.
Discuss and measure the size
of the different muscles on
the legs and arms.
Smart board
Pens
Head blocks
Modelling clay
Tape measures.
Assessing
prior
knowledge
from Level 2
Beauty
Therapy.
₪Link to practical session
THEORY:
Revision of the unit- prepare
for K&U and Mandatory
written test after half term
Unit assessment W/C
3/11/13
27/10/14
Half Term
To demonstrate your
knowledge of facial electrical
treatments
Question and answers
Half Term
Half Term
B14 K&U to be
completed by
Week 8
3/11/14
Half Term
Half Term Half Term
10
17/11/14
A&P
Cells
Cells
Structure, properties and
functions
Tissues and membranes
Research and preparation
on different types of tissues.
Making a cell
To be able to identify the
different structures and
functions within a human
cell
Make a cell using sweets and
jelly
Theory
Written test revision B20
body massage treatments
11
24/11/14
Answer questions (direct and
open) on body massage to
prepare for written test.
Q&A

A&P
 New terminology.
Look up in text books the
correct spelling
CIRCULATORY SYSTEM
Introduction to module
Blood cells
Function of blood
Blood vessels
Identify each part of the
human cell as if it was a
small town.
Draw a cell town.
Using search engines
± looking at the % of blood
composition
 Be able to identify the
 New terminology.
meaning and spelling of
words used in this topic
Gain knowledge of the
circulatory system.
Look up in text books the
correct spelling
Look up the meaning of the
Spelling/ terminology
sheets
Smart board
Text books
Smart phones/ netbooks
Mandatory
written Test
Written test B20
Assessment
on
knowledge
of new
terminology
Hand in B20 K&U
Veins
Arteries
₪Link to practical session
Theory
B13
Body mechanical and
electrical
Electrical treatments Vacuum Suction
Benefits, affects, health and
safety, contra-indications,
contra actions,
lymph nodes, mediums,
different types of Ventouses
used and after care advice.
Gain information to the
functions of the circulatory
system
new words in this topic.
Discussion on the circulatory
system.
₪Link to practical session
Set B13 K&U
Introduction of the body
electrical unit for Level 3
beauty therapy
Re visit some of the facial
electrical treatments and see
if a comparison can be made
To identify the reasons you
would use the for what
conditions on the body.
In groups of 2/3 state the
reasons why we use in facial
electrical and how they think
it can be used in body
treatments.
Text books
Smart phones/ Net books
₪Link to practical session
₪Link to practical session
12
Xx/xx/xx
A&P
CIRCULATORY SYSTEM
₪Link to previous week
The heart
Composition of the heart
Blood flow through the
heart
Structure of the heart
Theory
Electrical Treatments - Body
Galvanic/ faradic/ microcurrant
Benefits, affects, health and
To be able to identify the
structure and functions of
the heart, to be able to have
the confidence to label a
diagram
Q&A on prior learning.
 Anatomical terminology.
To discuss the function of
the heart.
To label the heart.
To identify the structures
functions of each part
Pictures, smart board
Pens
To gain the level of
knowledge on scientific
principles to carry out a body
galvanic treatment
Q&A
±
₪Link to practical session
Devise a treatment plan to
Q&A
Assessment
on
knowledge
of new
terminology
Magnets
Treatment Plans
safety,
How to carry out a Galvanic
body treatment
Benefits of EMS treatments
Difference between EMS
and Micro-current- recap
from B14
13
08/12/14
A&P
 New terminology.
Look up in text books the
correct spelling/ meaning
Lymphatic system
Introduction to module
What is lymph
Functions
Lymph nodes
Diagrams of the body
Be able to identify the
different polarities and how
they affect the areas being
treated
₪Link to practical session
and previous units (B14)
suit the three body types
Endomorph
Mesomorph
Ectomorph
To include the different
types of body treatments
Lymphatic drainage
Galvanic
EMS
Micro-current
±Number of treatments,
timing of each treatment
Cluster treatment types
Number of sessions for the
treatment to be affective.
Text books
Smart phones/ netbooks
Hand In B13 K&U
To complete the word/
meaning/spelling sheet
To be able to identify the
different lymph nodes
throughout the body- be
able to state the lymph node
on the face from the facial
therapy unit.
Identify the function of the
lymphatic system
Be able to identify what
treatments use the
lymphatic system to increase
their benefits.
Research using thesaurus/
dictionary and text books
thesaurus/ dictionary and
text books
Draw the nodes on paper
and place them on each
other,
In pairs- winning pair gets a
prize!!
paper sticky tape
pens
Assessment
on
knowledge
of new
terminology
14
15/12/14
Theory
Revision question for B13
Written Test
To demonstrate knowledge
of prior learning
Research and answer
questions- each to collate
the correct answers to take
for revision
Smart phones/ Netbooks
±
To be able to answer
questions in teams
To demonstrate prior
learning
To be able to identify
different anatomical
structures, and physiological
systems.
Work in teams/
researching/ answering/
labelling
pens
Smart board
Smart phones
Paper
Dominoes.
Sticky labels
A&P revision and recap
Christmas quiz
Prizes
To demonstrate the
knowledge of all
anatomical underpinning
knowledge
Theory
Revision Q&A
Written Test B13
22/12/14
15
05/01/15
To play games to
demonstrate the extent of
knowledge learnt
throughout the first term
Demonstrate your
knowledge through Q&A
Answer Multiple choice
question.
Written tests Set B20 Assignment
to hand in 5/01/15
Sit written test B13
Christmas
Holiday
A&P
±
Nervous system
Introduction to module
Position
Function
Organs used, diagrams,
 New terminology.
Look up in text books the
correct spelling/ meaning
± number of nerves in the
body
31 pairs of spinal nerves
8 cervical
12 thoracic
5 lumbar
5 sacral
Use the spelling an meaning
sheet, research the meaning
of the word
Work In pairs discuss and
write down.
Discussion as to how these
words describe the nervous
system
Look at the number of
nerves there are in the CNS
Hand n B20
Assignment
Spelling/meaning sheets
Smart board
Pens
Textbooks
Smart phones/ Netbooks
Set B14 assignment
Hand in 19/01/15
H32
Contribute to the planning
and implementation of
promotional activities
16
Xx/xx/xx
1 coccygeal
12 pairs of cranial
Identify on the spinal column
the different areas of the
vertebra
and their possion
Discuss types of promotional
activities
Objectives of the activities
Roles and responsibilities of
others involves
Resources requirements
Preparation and
implementation of the
activities
Time scale
Budget
Evaluation
In groups of 3 or 4 discuss
and give definitions as to
how the roles effect the
planning of an event.
Look at planning an event to
raise money for ‘Children
with Cancer’
We need marketing,
programme managers,
financial directors..
To answer questions spelling
and identify the meaning of
the new terminology for this
topic
Identify the different areas
of the respiratory system
Label part of the anatomical
structure involved in
respiration .
Q&A
Discussion
±
A&P
Respiratory system
 New terminology.
Look up in text books the
correct spelling/ meaning
Introduction to module
Function
Organs
₪Linkage to body
treatments, deep breathing/
relaxation
Theory
Planning H32
Contribute to the planning
and implementation of
promotional activities
 Plan the organisation
structure of the charity
event.
 Plan marketing
Text books
Smart phones/ netbooks
Paper pens
Advertising
Designing marketing
materials
± Look at cost and financial
implications
17
19/01/15
Digestive system
Introduction to module
Function
Organs
₪Link to body treatments
Theory
G22
Complete K&U
18
Xx/xx/xx
A&P mini test.
Nervous system
Respiratory system
Digestive system
Theory:
Supported study on
completion of B13
Assignment.
Hand in B14
assignment
To gain knowledge of how
the digestive system works
Be able to identify the
structures involved in the
digestive system and their
functions
Work in 2 groups to prepare
a presentation on the
digestive system. To be in a
presentation form either
PowerPoint or Pressy
Complete K&U
₪ All delivery has been
completed in Practical
sessions
Work independently to
complete the K&U for this
unit.
To be able to answer
questions to identify
strengthen and areas for
improvement.
To work on the research to
complete or work towards
completing the B13
assignment
Text books
Smart phones/ netbooks
Paper pens
Set B13
assignments to
hand in 2/02/15
Hand in G22 K&U
Work in Pairs Q&A
Complete revision tests,
quizzes, games.
Games/ Quizzes/ A&P
activities
Complete end of topic test
End of topic test
Working independently to
complete with assistance
and help from peers and
tutor to work towards
completing B13 assignment
B13 assignment
19
02/02/15
A&P
Endocrine System
Introduction to module
Function
Hormone/ position/
function
Theory B28 Stone Therapy
Massage:
Different types of stones
and their uses
History of stone massage.
Benefits
20
Xx/xx/xx
A&P
Endocrine glands:
Diseases and Disorders of
the Endocrine System
Theory:
₪Link to body treatments
Practical.
 New terminology.
Look up in text books the
correct spelling/ meaning
± Research the number of
hormones in the human
body (50+)
To be able to identify the
main endocrine glands and
the hormones they secret.
Research the different
hormones using text books
and  web access
Hand in B13
assignment
Complete and research the
different words and
meanings
Look at the different
hormones released in to the
human body,
More advanced learner can
calculate the different target
organs and the amount of
hormones secreted.
Gain knowledge of the
different methods of stone
massage, the history of the
treatments, how it is used
safely.
Listen and discuss the
different types of massage,
what experiences the
candidates have had, what
benefits do the stones have
on the bodies structure
Compare and contrast the
effects of stone massage and
basic body massage.
± Number of hormones in
each gland
 Hypo secretion
 Hyper secretion
Discussion and working in
groups to devise a table to
identify the different
hormones released and the
conditions relating to Hypo/
Hyper secretion of them
Demonstrate their learning
of Stone massage. Answer
questions
± look at timing of
treatment and how you can
put them in to a treatment
± Plan level 3 full treatment
plans, looking at timings and
costing of each treatment.
Organise treatment
packages with discounts for
multiple treatments.
Set B28 assignment
To hand in 23/02/15
Text /books Internet/
pens and paper/ flip
charts
Give out
revision
questions for
B28 stone
massage
written test.
plan.
Plan out a full afternoon of
Level 3 treatments looking at
different body types,
treatment objectives.
16/02/15
21
23/02/15
Half term
Anatomy and Physiology
Olfactory system
What is it, how does it work,
how is it linked to
treatments and other 
Anatomical structures
Theory:
Revision questions for B28,
Research, revise, questions
and answer.
Hand in B28
assignment
Gain knowledge of what the
olfactory system is and how
it works with in our bodies.
Be able to identify the
importance of using the
olfactory system in
conjunction with Level 3
treatments.
Using different oils/smells.
Identify how they make ‘you’
feel.
Be able to describe your
emotions. First thoughts….
This is first done
independently then
discussed as a group.
Explained through tutor lead
presentation how this is how
the olfactory system effects
our emotions. Etc.
Oils/ fragrant/ smells
Pens paper
PowerPoint
Using Peer revision to revise
and prepare for B28 written
test w/c 02/03/15
To demonstrate their prior
knowledge through games/
quizzes/ activities on Stone
Massage (B28)
Quizzes/ games/ revision
activities/ Text books/
Internet.
Prepare for
written test.
Revision at
home.
22
02/03/15
Anatomy and Physiology
Excretory and Urinary
system:  Identification of
the parts of the body used
in each system and their
function
 Gain knowledge of how
the excretory system and
Urinary system works. Be
able to identify the parts of
the body used in the systems
and label areas correctly
using the correct
terminology
Using a body chart identify
the names of the organs
involved in the excretion and
urinary systems
To be completed without
prior knowledge to see
learners own knowledge.
Q&A on presentations.
At the end of each
presentation see how many
the same pairs get correct on
their label diagrams.
Theory: Revision for B28
Written test.
Sit B28 written test.
23
Xx/xx/xx
24
Xx/xx/xx
A&P Revision
Skin
Hair
Cells
Skeletal,
Joints and
Muscles
A&P Revision
Circulation
Structure of the Heart
Respiration
Digestion
Quick fire question and
answer session to prepare
for the written test.
Direct questions, buzzer
questions.
Sit B28 written test.
Body charts/labels/ pens/
books/
PowerPoint Presentation
Revision questions
Sit B28 Written test
25
Xx/xx/xx
A&P 1 Revision only
Skin
Hair
Cells
Skeletal,
Joints and
Muscles
26
30/03/15
A&P 1 Written test
Complete outstanding
written work if required.
Revision for A&P part 2.
27
Xx/xx/xx
28
27/04/15
A&P2 Revision only
Endocrine
Excretory
Urinary
Circulation
Structure of the Heart
Respiration
Digestion
A&P 2 Written test
Complete outstanding
written work if required.
Cross referencing
29
Xx/xx/xx
Complete outstanding
written work, cross ref
Prepare and revise for re-sit
if required
30
Xx/xx/xx
Written test and K&U ReSits
Portfolio signing off on
completed units
31
Xx/xx/xx
Written test and K&U ReSits
Portfolio signing off on
completed units
32
Xx/xx/xx
Written test and K&U ReSits
Portfolio signing off on
completed units
33
Xx/xx/xx
Written test and K&U ReSits
Portfolio signing off on
completed units
34
Xx/xx/xx
Written test and K&U ReSits
Portfolio signing off on
completed units
35
Xx/xx/xx
Portfolio signing off on
completed units
36
Xx/xx/xx
Portfolio signing off on
completed units