Beauty Academy starts on 11 November 2026
Ready to start a career in the beauty industry?
We have partnered with Professional Salon Training to deliver the NPA Beauty Skills (SCQF Level 4) qualification, covering skincare, make-up, manicure, and nail art. The course starts on 11 November and ends on 9 December with classroom sessions taking place on Wednesdays and Fridays.
This exciting programme is ideal for anyone with an interest in beauty who would like to develop practical skills, gain confidence, and achieve an industry-recognised qualification. Whether you're looking to take the first step towards employment in the beauty, retail, or hospitality sectors, or have ambitions to become self-employed in the future, this course can help you get started.
A key part of the programme is hands-on practical learning, giving you the opportunity to develop your skills by working with peers. The qualification is achieved through open-book assessments and practical client treatments that demonstrate your skills and knowledge.
Places are limited and expected to fill quickly, so don't miss this fantastic opportunity to turn your hobby into a career and apply today!
When applying, please select 'Other sector' and type 'Beauty' as answer to Question 25 on the Application Form.
Course content
What students will learn: NPA Beauty skills SCQF level 4
Units: Skincare, Make up, Manicure and nail art
Outcome: qualification on successful completion of open book assessment and client treatments to demonstrate skills.
The course is open to applicants: aged 16+, the City of Edinburgh residents, with the Right to Work in the UK, not in full-time employment or/and education, English language qualification is required from candidates where EN is not their first language.
100% attendance is required, we do accept at times absence is unavoidable, this is approved under exceptional and unavoidable circumstances.
Candidates must be willing to be worked on by peers and have hands that are free from nail products to allow peers to work on others to practice application techniques.
Dates: start on 11/11/2026, end on 9/12/2026
Days: Wednesday and Friday
Time: 9.30am - 2.30pm
Location: The Pitt, 20 West Shore Road, Granton, Edinburgh, EH5 1QD
Access to The Pitt by public transport: The closest bus stops are on Waterfront Avenue and Waterfront Broadway, then it’s a short 10 minutes walk down Spiers Bruce Way. There are signs to direct you.
Bus routes from
City Centre: 8 | 14 | 16 | 24 | 27 | X29 | 47 | 113
Leith: 16 | 200
From the West: | 200
Blackford | Morningside | Gorgie | Corstorphine: 38
Please note that the course modules may be subject to change based on employer's needs and specific role requirements.