The skin care programme area curriculum for the programme subjects - Vg3 (HUD3-01)

The skin care programme area shall lay the foundation from which to practice the vocation in the care and treatment of the skin and body. The programme subject shall also contribute to critical and ethical thinking in a society with different ideals about appearance. The skin care subject shall contribute to well-being and good health.

The subject shall help to develop practical skills and professional insight into the care and treatment of the skin, hair and nails. Furthermore, students shall develop skills in the use of various tools, appliances, products and treatment methods for skin care. The subject shall help the skin care technician to develop the ability to provide service, communicate and interact with various types of users and cooperating partners. The subject shall also give competence in sales, marketing and running a skin care company. Furthermore, learning in the subject shall improve the pupil’s understanding of aesthetics and promote creativity.

Work in the subject shall focus on planning, carrying out and assessing work tasks in accordance with the needs of users and the rules and regulations in force. The teaching shall be comprehensive and practical so that each pupil develops the practical skills and professional insight needed in the skin care vocation.

When the training in the subject has been completed and passed, the pupil will have vocational competence with the title Skin Care Technician.