VTCT Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy General

Course Overview

The VTCT Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy General is a substantial vocational qualification for learners seeking a career as an employed and/or self-employed beauty therapist. This qualification is based on the beauty therapy National Occupational Standards (NOS) and is recognised by the UK's leading professional bodies (The British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (BABTAC) and the Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT)) as being fit for purpose for preparing learners for a career as a junior beauty therapist.

The VTCT Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy General is for learners seeking to work in and develop their skills in a commercial setting. This qualification requires learners to work in a commercial beauty salon, whereby assessments must be carried out on real paying clients in line with commercial service times.

This qualification will develop the knowledge and skills to prepare learners for employment as a junior beauty therapist. Learners will have their beauty therapy skills assessed in a real working environment.

Modules

This is a vocational qualification and includes all the required elements to work effectively as a beauty massage therapist including, 8 mandatory units covering the following:

• Provide facial skin care treatment
• Enhance the appearance of eyebrows and eyelashes
• Carry out waxing services
• Provide manicure services
• Provide pedicure services
• Develop and maintain effectiveness at work
• Promote additional services or products to customers
• Ensure responsibility for actions to reduce risks to health and safety

You will also have the opportunity to further develop your understanding and skills by completing a number of optional beauty therapy units which could include:

• Provide make-up services
• Fulfil salon reception duties

Which type of job roles can you apply for on completion?

Career opportunities as a junior beauty therapist exist in a variety of contexts, including:

• Working in commercial beauty salons
• Working independently/self-employed/mobile/home-based settings
• Beauty retail concessions

Funding

Full funding is available for this qualification via an apprenticeship*

Additional requirements if accessed via apprenticeship funding:

Learners undertake this qualification as part of an apprenticeship will also be required to complete:

• Transferable Skills such as Functional Skills English & Functional Skills Math
• ERR - Employee Responsibilities and Rights
• PLTS – Personal Learning and Thinking Skills How to enrol Call: 01782 646346 Email: [email protected]

*Funding subject to eligibility