NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy General
A substantial vocational qualification preparing you for employment as a junior beauty therapist with real salon experience.
About this qualification
The VTCT Skills 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 recognised by the UK's leading professional bodies (BABTAC and FHT) as being fit for purpose for preparing learners for a career as a junior beauty therapist.
This qualification has been specifically designed for the 16-19 age group, and will develop the knowledge and skills to prepare you for employment as a junior beauty therapist. You will have your beauty therapy skills assessed in a real working environment.
This qualification includes all the required elements to work effectively as a beauty therapist including facial skincare, enhancement of eyebrows and eyelashes, waxing services, manicure, pedicure, effectiveness at work, health and safety, and promoting additional products and services to clients.
You will further develop your understanding and skills by selecting optional specialist units including ear piercing, make-up services, spa operations, threading, skin camouflage, and salon reception duties.
Mandatory units
- Provide facial skin care treatment 68 GLH
- Enhance the appearance of eyebrows and eyelashes 45 GLH
- Carry out waxing services 61 GLH
- Provide manicure services 53 GLH
- Provide pedicure services 53 GLH
- Develop and maintain effectiveness at work 30 GLH
- Promote additional services or products to customers 40 GLH
- Ensure responsibility for actions to reduce risks to health and safety 38 GLH
Optional units
- Carry out ear piercing 20 GLH
- Provide make-up services 47 GLH
- Assist with spa operations 37 GLH
- Enhance appearance using skin camouflage 46 GLH
- Provide threading services 29 GLH
- Fulfil salon reception duties 24 GLH
Prerequisites
Entry onto this qualification can be via previous attainment of a Level 1 qualification in beauty therapy and/or a successful skills test and interview.
Career prospects
Career opportunities as a junior beauty therapist exist in commercial beauty salons, independent/self-employed/mobile/home-based settings, and beauty retail concessions. You may choose to develop your skills further by undertaking Level 3 qualifications in beauty therapy.
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