Full time City and Guilds NVQ Level 2 Beauty Therapy

City and Guilds NVQ Level 2 Beauty TherapyDuration
One Year full time

Attendance
You will be expected to attend a minimum of 3 to five days per week, depending upon timetable.

Course Description
This qualification aims to provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to carry out hands on beauty therapy treatments that are carried out within the beauty industry of today.

You will be taught through a combination of classroom and salon activities such as practical demonstrations, ILT methods, tutorials and small group work.

Course Structure

• Unit G1-Ensure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety
• Unit G6- Promote additional products or services to clients
• Unit G8-Develop & maintain your effectiveness at work
• BT4-Improve & maintain facial condition
• BT5-Provide eyelash & eyebrow treatments
• BT6-Remove hair using wax techniques
• BT7-Provide manicure treatment
• BT8-Provide pedicure treatment
• BT9-Provide make-up treatment

Course Assessment
Assessment will include practical observations on paying clients, written questions, mandatory online tests and building a portfolio of evidence.

Course Entry Requirements

• 4 GCSEs grades D and above including English
• For equivalent qualifications see the Entry Requirements Explained page
• All applicants must complete an initial assessment in English and Maths and attend an interview

Course Costs
There are no course fees if you are under 19 years old on 31 August 2010. However, you may have to pay for textbooks, personal kits, uniforms, trips and personal stationery. You will be informed of these at your interview.

Course Enrichment
Activities such as trips and visits will be arranged, which are beneficial to this course and your learning. These activities are optional and additional fees will be charged to you. Details will be provided at the time of interview.

Course Progression

• NVQ Level 3 Beauty Therapy General Route
• NVQ Level 3 Spa Services
• VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Holistic Therapies

Course Career Prospects
This qualification will give you opportunities to gain employment as a junior therapist in many locations including local beauty salons, spa resorts, health farms, cruise liners. Self employment could be an alternative career option.

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