ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Treatments case studies
ITEC Beauty Therapy · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Treatments is a vocational qualification for people who want to work as a beauty therapist in a salon, spa or self-employed setting. It is aimed at learners who already hold a Level 2 qualification or have relevant salon experience, and it assesses both practical skill and the underpinning knowledge a therapist needs to treat clients safely and professionally. The ITEC Beauty Therapy case studies are 5 cases and about 2,777 words.
1Infected nail fold before a wedding gel manicure
On a busy Saturday, a 34-year-old client arrives for a full gel manicure before her sister's wedding the next day. While soaking her hands, the therapist notices that the right index finger is erythematous and swollen around the nail fold, with a small pustule and tenderness.
627 words, about 3 min2Radiofrequency course with an ICD and a late period
A 44-year-old woman books a course of six radiofrequency (RF) body-contouring treatments on her abdomen. Her consultation form records no medical conditions, but during the verbal consultation she mentions that she had an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) fitted two years ago after an episode of ventricular tachycardia.
563 words, about 3 min3Leg massage and faradic toning with a previous DVT
A 60-year-old client books a 60-minute leg massage with faradic muscle toning. She wants it for 'heavy, swollen legs' before a long-haul flight.
496 words, about 2 min4Brow tint and lash extensions with inflamed eyelids
A 29-year-old client has a wedding in three days. She wants a full set of classic lash extensions and an eyebrow tint.
535 words, about 3 min5Retail bonus, a pregnancy enquiry and a subject access request
The owner of a small salon introduces a £5 bonus for every retail product sold and sets a target of 80% of clients buying something. A therapist is asked to recommend a 'detoxifying algae wrap' to every client, including a 32-year-old client who is 14 weeks pregnant and has come for a leg wax.
556 words, about 3 min