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Level 2
VTCT Level 2 Diploma In Beauty Therapy Studies
COURSE OVERVIEW
The Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Studies is a qualification that has been specifically designed to develop your practical skills by covering the following units;
- Follow health and safety practice in the salon
- Client care and communication in beauty-related industries
- Provide facial skincare
- Remove hair using waxing techniques
- Provide eyelash and brow treatments
- Provide manicure treatments
- Provide pedicure treatments
- Salon reception duties
- Provide eyelash lifting
- Display stock to promote sales in a salon
You will also develop knowledge and understanding of the practical skills learned throughout this qualification. The purpose of this qualification is to develop your skills in beauty therapy to a high level of occupational ability, to enable you to perform your own salon services.
You will also continue to study English and Maths if you have not yet achieved a GCSE Grade 4 or above.
We will support you, to find, and complete, a mandatory, minimum 35 hours of Work Experience
FURTHER INFORMATION
Age 16-18
Start at Level 2 if you have a minimum of 4 x GCSEs at grade 3 or above – to include Maths, English and Science
(You will start straight in at Level 2 if you meet the entry requirements stated above)
You should have school attendance at a minimum of 87% or above and a positive reference
If you do not meet the entry requirements you will start at Level 1.
(Entry requirements for Level 1 are a minimum of 3 x GCSEs at grade 2 or above, including English and Maths.)
A friendly mature attitude, good communication skills, punctuality and impeccable attendance, as well as taking pride in your personal appearance.
19+ Adults
You should have an English GCSE grade 4 (C)
If English is not your first language, then you should have achieved a minimum of Level 1 in English reading, writing and listening.
An interview is required for this course.
We require a minimum of 95% attendance, so please ensure that you can commit to the course days/times prior to accepting any offers.
You must show commitment and flexibility as due to exams, department trips and training days, timetable changes may occur.
Students who achieve this qualification are eligible to become members of the British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (BABTAC) or Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT).
On successful completion of Level 2 Beauty Therapy you may wish to continue your studies at Brighton MET and progress to a Level 3 qualification in Beauty Therapy or Media Hair & Makeup.
Future careers
- Commercial salons
- Spas and hotels
- Theatre, film, print media, photographic studios
- Beauty and hair salons
- National health service
- Product manufacturing and training
Internal assessment (any requirements will be shown in the unit)
Assessment is set, marked and internally quality assured by the centre to clearly demonstrate achievement of the learning outcomes. Assessment is sampled by VTCT external quality assurers.
External assessment (any requirements will be shown in the unit)
Externally assessed question papers completed electronically will be set and marked by VTCT. Externally assessed hard-copy question papers will be set by VTCT, marked by centre staff and sampled by VTCT external quality assurers
Practical assessment
VTCT qualifications are assessed and quality assured by centre staff. Work will be set to improve your practical skills, knowledge and understanding. For practical elements, you will be observed by your assessor. All your work must be collected in a portfolio of evidence and cross-referenced to requirements listed in this record of assessment book
You will be required to purchase a professional kit and uniform – approx. £400 TBC
(You may be eligible for a bursary to cover these costs)