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Level 2
VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Studies (Adult)
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
- Apply make-up
- Salon reception duties
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.
FURTHER INFORMATION
19 + years
You should have a minimum grade D/3 or above in English
If English is not your first language, you should have a Level 1 in reading, writing & listening
An interview will be required for all applicants.
You should have good communication skills, be professional, be a team player, have a good work ethic and a passion for hairdressing.
You will need to be able to spend a minimum of 5 hours per week studying and practising skills independently.
We require our students to maintain a minimum of 95% attendance throughout their course and arrive on time to sessions.
As this is a professional course, you will be required to wear a uniform and follow health and safety procedures whilst working in our salons.
Please ensure that you can commit to the times and dates of the course before accepting your offer.
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)