Beauty Therapy NVQ Level 2

NVQ

In Preston

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    NVQ

  • Location

    Preston

Areas of study will include: Health & Safety (G1). Teamwork (G6). Retail (G8). Facial Work (BT4). Eyelash & Eyebrow Treatments (BT5). Waxing Treatments (BT6). Manicure & Pedicure (BT7 & 8). Make-up (BT9). Other areas of study will include personal presentation, product knowledge and dispensing stock. You may also achieve additional qualifications during this course.

Important information

Government funding available

Facilities

Location

Start date

Preston (Lancashire)
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St Vincent'S Road, PR2 8UR

Start date

On request

About this course

Students aged 16 to 18 will need 28 GCSE points. Students aged 19 or over will need a keen interest in Beauty Therapy, GCSE English (or equivalent), as written work is mandatory. All applications will be subject to interview.

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Course programme



Beauty Therapy NVQ Level 2

Course ID:
PC18200

Academy:
Hair, Beauty & Related Therapies

Introduction:
This NVQ not only provides essential skills for employment in the beauty therapy industry, but also offers you the opportunity to enter national competitions and gain additional specialist certificates. In the past, students have had the opportunity to visit trade shows and specialist exhibitions.

Study Mode & Location:
This one year Part-Time+ course will be held at Preston College, Fulwood Campus, St Vincent`s Road, Preston, PR2 8UR.

Course Content:
Areas of study will include:

  • Health & Safety (G1).
  • Teamwork (G6).
  • Retail (G8).
  • Facial Work (BT4).
  • Eyelash & Eyebrow Treatments (BT5).
  • Waxing Treatments (BT6).
  • Manicure & Pedicure (BT7 & 8).
  • Make-up (BT9).


Other areas of study will include personal presentation, product knowledge and dispensing stock. You may also achieve additional qualifications during this course.

Assessment:
Assessment will be carried out by an assessor observing and questioning your practical work. As the assessment becomes more familiar, you will be able to take control in the planning of your own assessments together with the development of your portfolio (which will contain evidence of your work). The assessor will watch you working and assess your performance against national standards. You will be asked to undertake particular activities in a work-related environment (ie the College`s own beauty salon) and will be asked to provide some clients for assessment purposes. All units also have mandatory written papers.

Careers & Progression Opportunities:
Successful completion of this course will allow progression to the NVQ Level 3 in Beauty Therapy. Past students have also become self-employed after completing this course.

Additional Costs:
There will be a cost involved for this course (which will be substantially reduced if you are on income-based benefits). You will also need the following equipment /materials.(Please note - costs are approximate and will be confirmed at induction).

  • Beauty Therapy Kit Approx. £120
  • Trouser Suit £35 (to be purchased from Preston College).
  • Text book: Level 2 Beauty Therapy (2nd edition) by Jane Hiscock & Frances Lovett (ISBN 0-435-45102-2) £20.
  • Stationery £10


  • How To Apply
    You will need to have an informal interview with an Adult Admissions Adviser.
    Many courses have limited places so please enquire as soon as possible. Following interview, the earliest you may enrol is mid-June.

    Money Matters
    Depending upon your circumstances, you may be able to study at a reduced price.

    Help, Advice & Further Information
    If you know of someone who would like to study a course at Preston College but their first language is not English, please contact the Advice Centre on their behalf to discuss the options available.

    Opening Hours:
    Mon-Thur 9am-7.30pm (9am-5pm during College holidays)
    Fri 9.30am-4.30pm

    The information contained in this leaflet was correct at the time of production. Preston College however, reserves the right to alter or amend the details contained in this leaflet. This course will run subject to sufficient student numbers.

Beauty Therapy NVQ Level 2

Price on request