NVQ Level 2 Beauty Therapy/Nail Techniques

NVQ Level 2 Beauty Therapy/Nail Techniques

Exam Board: VTCT

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Is there an interview?
Yes, an interview is required and you may have to complete an initial assessment to ensure your skills are suitable for the level of the course.

What can I progress to?
Part-time therapy courses: Anatomy & Physiology; Massage; Aromatherapy; Stress Management; Holistic; Mendi; Threading; and Nail Art.
You can also progress onto Level 3 beauty therapy courses: eg - Electrolysis and Face & Body Electrics.

Added Value
Workshops with leading brand name companies and suppliers include Dermalogica and Decleor.

What is the course about?
The course is suitable for people wanting a career as a beauty specialist - either in self-employment or within a beauty practice.
This is a practical course that involves theory and covers the following:
·Maintaining Employment Standards
·Implementing Good Working Relationships with Colleagues and Clients
·Supporting Health, Safety and Security in the Workplace
·Providing Facial Massage and Skin Care
·Applying and instructing on Make-up
·Providing Lash & Brow Treatments
·Providing Manicure Treatments
·Providing Pedicure Treatments
·Providing Wax Depilation
·Providing Threading Depilation.
On this course you will also cover Nail Extensions, which involves:
·Sculptured Nails
·Fibreglass nails (a brief overview)
·Acrylics (a brief overview)
·Tips and overlay.
To gain your qualification with VTCT you will be required to work well with others within a professional setting. There will be a need for considerable private study.

What are the course outcomes?
Qualification in NVQ2 Beauty Therapy.

Additional requirements:
Uniform: At all times students must be dressed in navy blue uniform, navy or black shoes and natural colour tights. Hair must be tied back No jewellery to be worn except small stud earrings and nails should be short and unvarnished.

How will you be assessed?
A range of assessment methods will be used including: observation of practical skills; oral questioning; and written evidence. Continual assessment is carried out by an NVQ Assessor/Tutor.
At least 80% attendance is required.

Requirement
4 GCSEs at grade D or above, including English and Science preferably at grade C or above. How long is the course? This programme is generally completed over a period of one year. Students will be expected to purchase materials and basic equipment as the course progresses (approx £150). Advanced Nails: approx cost £200. There will be the facility of borrowing this equipment from College. There will be no additional registration/assessment fees.