Beauty Therapy NVQ Level 2 Evening

Beauty Therapy NVQ Level 2 Evening
Course Overview
This course offers an excellent beauty therapy qualification; covering facials, manicure, pedicure, eye treatments, make-up, waxing, anatomy and physiology.
Start Date
Duration
Venue

September 2010
1 year
Westbank Campus, Skelmersdale

Who The Course is for
This course is ideal for those who wish to gain employment within the Beauty Therapy Profession.
Successful students tend to:
- have excellent interpersonal skills
- be a good listener with a caring attitude
- be good with their hands
- be interested in science, and in health and beauty.
Course Content
The course includes both practical and theory sessions, practical areas are performed working in the college Beauty Salons covering a range of practical skills in the following areas:
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Health, Safety
- Reception Duties
- Make-up
- Facial
- Waxing
- Eye Treatments
- Manicure and Pedicure
- Key Skills
All students must purchase relevant kit from the beauty therapy department. Costs will be discussed at enrolment and during the college induction. Students will be required to carry out treatments on the general public who book in as clients at our reception area. On occasion you will also need to provide a paying model for your practical assessments.
All students must wear the college uniform, which is:
- Long smart black trousers (Purchased by student)
- College tunic (Purchased from the department)
- Low heeled full black smart shoes (Purchased by student)
- Students will be required to remove all visible jewellery including facial piercing during all practical sessions (due to awarding body requirements) and have short nails with no nail polish.
Mobile phones must not be accessed in classrooms and salons unless permission has been sought from the course coordinator.
If the above is not adhered to you will be asked to leave the salons.
A certain level of manual dexterity will be required for this course.
Entry RequirementsLearning & Assessment Methods
Assessment is by practical observation, oral questioning, case studies, written essential knowledge papers, assignments and end examinations set by the examination awarding body. An internal/external examiner will assess all portfolio evidence and practical skills.
Qualifications Gained
Successful students will gain a NVQ Level 2 in Beauty Therapy, awarded by VTCT.

Progression Opportunities
Successful completion of the course may lead to the NVQ Level 3 in Beauty Therapy, Holistic Therapies Level 2 or NVQ Nail Services.
Career Opportunities
This course is an excellent qualification for those looking for a career in the beauty therapy industry. It provides opportunities for employment in beauty salons, leisure centres, on cruise liners, plus scope for setting up a new business.
Course Costs