Product Development (Advanced Leadership in the Spa and Beauty Industry)
- Location
- Cardonald Campus
- SCQF Level
- 9
- Start Date & time
- 21 Apr 2026 @ 6pm to 9pm
- Qualification Type
- Other advanced qual
- Course Type
- Evening
- Duration
- 12 weeks
£280.00
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Glasgow Clyde College is well-known for producing beauty and spa therapists who raise the bar in the beauty industry – and this unit aims to take those skills to the next level. It is designed for qualified, experienced therapists to enhance their knowledge and understanding of recognising the main ingredients and to extend the uses of skincare preparations within the spa and beauty industry.
What will I learn?
The Advanced Leadership in the Spa and Beauty Industry: Product Development unit offers an in-depth insight into:
- the ingredients used in skincare preparations and factors affecting product stability
- emerging ingredients, their properties, potential benefits, and mechanisms of action on the skin
- developing treatments incorporating essential oils, understanding their properties, potential contraindications, and safe dilution methods
- the potential risks of ingredients and ensuring product safety through hazard assessments and adherence to regulations set by governing bodies
- identifying trends by focussing on new ingredients, formulations, and trends in product development allowing spas to offer cutting-edge treatments protocols that address client concerns like clean beauty, sustainability, or specific skin types.
Entry requirements (minimum)
- Qualified Therapists to S/NVQ level 3 or HNC Beauty Therapy with the following SVQ units:
- H5XP 04 Lead Your Team 7 9
- HA9V 04 Manage People’s Performance at Work 7 14
- H8H2 04 Provide Healthy, Safe, Secure and Productive Working Environments and Practices
- or CMI (Chartered Management Institute) Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Management and Leadership; OR
- HND Beauty Therapy; OR
- Spa professionals who are managing or working towards managing their own spa who have at least 5 year’s spa experience or equivalent industry experience comprising of supervisory skills at SCQF level 8 and practical skills in either facial or body treatments at a minimum of SCQF level 6/ S/NVQ level 2.
- You must also have excellent communication skills and be currently employed in the spa or beauty industry with the ability to work or gain experience in a supervisory position.
Employer and industry links
This course has been developed in partnership with many organsations within the beauty and spa industry and is a direct response to their requirements.
Jobs and further study
You could further your career in the spa and beauty industry in a range of different roles including:
- Spa/Salon Manager or owner
- Independent consultant
- Training and development roles
- Product development roles
- Business Development Manager.