Beauty Therapy NVQ Level 2
NVQ
In Leek
Description
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Type
NVQ
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Location
Leek
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Duration
1 Year
This is a nationally recognised qualification awarded through VTCT (Vocational Training Charitable Trust). It is designed to lead to the many varied career routes within the industry '" beauty salons, luxury hotels, health spas, cruise ships or setting up your own business. The course is run as a full time programme of study over 1 year with the option of selecting one of the 2 following.
Important information
Government funding available
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Start date
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About this course
Students are selected by interview. Two GCSE Grades C or above are required including English language. It is expected that students are enthusiastic and interested in the subject, possess good communication skills and have a friendly, caring manner.
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Subjects
- Beauty
Course programme
NVQ Level 2
Introduction
Beauty therapy is a thriving industry, dedicated to helping people look and feel their best. It offers a great range of opportunities leading to an interesting and satisfying career.
Course Content
This is a nationally recognised qualification awarded through VTCT (Vocational Training Charitable Trust). It is designed to lead to the many varied career routes within the industry â€" beauty salons, luxury hotels, health spas, cruise ships or setting up your own business.
The course is run as a full time programme of study over 1 year with the option of selecting one of the 2 following pathways:
Route 1
General Route - to include
Route 2
Make-up Route - to include
Facial massageMake-up
ManicureEye treatments
PedicureFacial massage
WaxingPlan and promote make-up activities
Eye Treatments
Make-up
Both routes have generic units which are completed alongside the units listed above, these include :-Promoting additional products & services to clients, Ensuring own actions reduce risks to health & safety, eveloping & maintaining effectiveness at work.
units must be completed to gain full qualification. This is a basic entry point into the industry and leads on to the NVQ Level 3 Beauty Therapy.
Entry Requirements
Students are selected by interview. Two GCSE Grades C or above are required including English language. It is expected that students are enthusiastic and interested in the subject, possess good communication skills and have a friendly, caring manner.
Duration
The course is run as a full time programme of study over 1 year.
Assessment
After initial delivery of the units there is continual assessment of practical skills with oral questions and homework tasks these form the basis for a completed portfolio together with externally set end test papers.
Progression
On completion of this level students can progress onto the NVQ Level 3 in Beauty Therapy or take Certificates & Diploma`s in Complementary Therapies.
Fees
VTCT Lifetime Registration Fee
Kit and Uniform requirement â€" cost available on request.
Beauty Therapy NVQ Level 2