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Beauty Therapist
The competition focuses on the role and tasks of a Beauty Therapist. This includes carrying out a range of services reflecting current and traditional treatments.
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Beauty Therapy Practitioner
A Beauty Therapy Practitioner (advanced) will be able to demonstrate expertise in general beauty services as well as specialising in two or three areas.
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Butchery
The butchery competition focuses on all the essential skills required for a successful career as a multi-skilled Butcher within the Food Manufacturing Industry.
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Catering: Foundation Skills
The foundation skills competitions showcase the skills of students with learning difficulties and build links between FE colleges and employers across the country.
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Commercial Makeup
A commercial makeup artist needs to have a broad range of skills, but can specialise in different types of makeup and application techniques.
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Confectionery & Patisserie
Confectionery and Patisserie skills provide individuals with the tools necessary for a successful career as a pastry chef, but cooking enthusiasts also benefit.
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Creative Media Makeup
Creative Media Makeup artists use the human body as a canvas to create a desired character or appearance through skilful use and application of makeup.
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Culinary Arts
Culinary Artists have a good knowledge of all aspects of a modern kitchen including basic butchery, fishmongery and bakery, along with good cookery and presentation.
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Fitness Trainer: Foundation Skills
The foundation skills competitions showcase the skills of students with learning difficulties, and build links between FE colleges, work-based learning providers and employers.
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Fitness Trainer: Personal Trainer
Personal Trainers provide safe and effective exercise and fitness programme design, instruction and assistance to help clients reach personal health and fitness goals.
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Floristry
Florists must be able to source, purchase and store fragile and short-lived floral materials, and be aware of which flowers are available in which seasons.
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Hairdressing
Hairdressers work in a variety of settings and require technical knowledge of styling and cutting, as well as good customer service skills.
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