Beauty Therapy NVQ 2

Beauty Therapy NVQ 2

• Venue:
  Windmill Avenue Campus, Kettering
• Duration:
  One Year
• Start At:
  September 2010
• Level of Study:
  Intermediate (Level 2)

Beauty Therapy NVQ 2 Entry Requirements

• A range of GCSEs at D or above including English and preferably Maths and Science or equivalent OR
• An NVQ Level 1 in Beauty Therapy with a satisfactory reference and equivalent literacy and preferably numeracy OR
• A relevant equivalent Level 1 qualification with equivalent literacy and preferably numeracy.

Entry is subject to a successful interview and diagnostic test. You will need to buy a salon uniform and equipment.

Content

• Health and Safety
• Reception
• Team Work
• Client Care
• Make-Up
• Facial Massage and skin care
• Lash and brow treatments
• Manicure and pedicure

Key Skills will form part of your final qualifications.

Additional Information
Students will be required to follow a strict salon dress and behaviour code.

Salon Dress Code
When working in the salons, due to hygiene and health and safety reasons, it is essential that you follow the following professional salon dress code:

• Long hair must be tied back with none dangling.
• A discreet amount of make-up must be worn for client sessions
• Jewellery must be restricted to:

up to 2 pairs of stud earrings worn in the lobe only

a discreet gold or silver chain

a flat wedding band

a fob watch

• All facial piercings, including tongue studs, must be removed. Watches, bracelets and rings can scratch the client.
• Visible tattoos must be covered by either a plaster or remedial camouflage make-up
• A clean, pressed white salon tunic must be worn with white or flesh coloured underwear.
• Plain black trousers - no turn-ups, pinstripes, combats, jeans, cropped, skinny leg, velvet, corduroy or brushed cotton/ black denim
• Black enclosed shoes e.g. low-heeled court shoes, loafers, nurses shoes, 'mary-janes' etc. No trainers, fabric, open-toes, sling-backs sandals, mules, clogs, stilettos, platforms etc.
• Nails must be clean, short and polish free.

Salon Rules

• Mobile phones must be switched off.
• There is no eating or drinking in classrooms.
• Students must arrive punctually for lessons.
• Students must phone in to report any absences as soon as possible so we can organise client sessions effectively.

Additional costs

• White salon tunic (purchased through college supplier approx cost £30) and black salon trousers, black shoes, long, black cardigan etc.
• Beauty therapy kit £60
• Textbooks (see course guide)
• Stationary, files, highlighter pens, plastic wallets etc

Assessment Continual assessment through a combination of practical salon sessions, end tests, oral questions, assignments and a portfolio of assessment. Progression This course will prepare you for entry to employment or for further study such as the NVQ Level 3 Beauty Therapy. If you wish to progress onto the NVQ Level 3, you will be interviewed again and must have achieved the NVQ2 and key skills at level 2 by June. You must also have a good record of attendance, punctuality and professional behaviour leading to a good reference from staff. Work Experience
Learners develop their skills in the beauty salons on campus and may have the opportunity to work in local salons.
Entry Requirement
A range of GCSEs at D or above including English and preferably Maths and Science or equivalent OR
An NVQ Level 1 in Beauty Therapy with a satisfactory reference and equivalent literacy and preferably numeracy OR
A relevant equivalent Level 1 qualification with equivalent literacy and preferably numeracy.
Entry is subject to a successful interview and diagnostic test. You will need to buy a salon uniform and equipment.