Objectives

This qualification will enable you to improve the appearance of the hands and feet with a basic manicure and pedicure techniques, you will also learn how to provide relaxing head massage treatments, cleansing, toning and moisturizing treatments, and you will learn how to give advice on skin care, and basic day makeup application.

To further enhance your skills, you will also cover artistic and creative elements on your courses such as nail art, themed face painting, and photographic make-up.

To underpin this qualification, you will develop a sound knowledge of health and safety and you will also develop an underpinning knowledge and understanding of the skills required to support you in the beauty therapy industry such as salon reception duties, retail displays and working with others.

Programme Summary

 Achievement methodology

The qualification will be awarded to learners who successfully achieve an approved combination of units through a Portfolio of Evidence that has been successfully verified and monitored through VTCT Quality Assurance process.  Achievement is therefore determined by successful completion of unit assessment with no further requirement for additional/summative assessment.

Progression Opportunities

This qualification will prepare you for further study at level 2 and you may choose to develop your skills in a specialist pathway by undertaking vocational qualifications in beauty therapy at Level 2 such as:

• VTCT Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Nail Services
• VTCT Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy (Make-Up)
• VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Specialist Techniques
• VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Studies
• VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Hair and Media Make-up

Age

16-18, 19+

 Prior Qualifications

There are no prior skills, knowledge or understanding requirements for this qualification. However, learners will benefit from having functional skills, at least at one level below that of the qualification.

Prior Skills/Knowledge/Understanding

There are no prior qualification requirements for this qualification.

 Restrictions

There are no restrictions to entry for this qualification but learners should be 13+ age.

 For more details:

https://www.vtct.org.uk/qualification-category/beauty-therapy/?level=1&search_type=qualifications

VTCT Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy General

Objectives

This qualification includes all the required elements to work effectively as a beauty therapist including facial skincare, enhancement of eyebrows and eyelashes, waxing services, manicure, pedicure, effectiveness at work, health and safety and promoting additional products and services to clients.
Learners will further develop their understanding and skills base by selecting a number of optional specialist units which include: ear piercing, make-up services, spa operations, threading, skin camouflage, salon reception duties the full list of optional units is presented in the learner Record of Assessment book (RoA) (specification). This qualification's structure provides learners with the flexibility to develop the knowledge, understanding, and skills depending upon their designated career pathway as a junior beauty therapist.

Programme Summary

Achievement methodology

The qualification will be awarded to learners who successfully achieve an approved combination of units through a Portfolio of Evidence that has been successfully verified and monitored through VTCT Quality Assurance process. Achievement is therefore determined by successful completion of unit assessment with no further requirement for additional/summative assessment.

Progression Opportunities

Whilst this qualification's primary purpose is to prepare learners for employment as a junior beauty therapist, learners may choose to develop their skills further by undertaking

Technical Level qualifications in beauty therapy at Level 3, including:

• VTCT Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy General
• VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Studies

Age

16-18, 19+

Prior Qualifications

There are no prior skills, knowledge or understanding requirements for this qualification. However, learners will benefit from having functional skills, at least at one level below that of the qualification.

Prior Skills/Knowledge/Understanding

There are no prior qualification requirements for this qualification.

Restrictions

There are no restrictions to entry for this qualification but learners should be 13+ age.

For more details: https://www.vtct.org.uk/qualification-category/beauty-therapy/?level=2&search_type=qualifications

Objectives

The primary outcome of the VTCT Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy General is to
confirm your competence in the job role of a beauty therapist. All the units in this
qualification relate directly to the specific job role of a beauty therapist.

Overview

The VTCT Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy is a substantial vocational qualification
that will confirm your competence as a beauty therapist. This qualification forms part of
an apprenticeship framework, however, is also offered outside apprenticeships by
education and training providers who can offer this course in a real salon environment and
provide you with the opportunity to learn beauty therapy skills, whilst working on real
clients. It is important for you to have the opportunity to learn in a real working
environment, particularly because this qualification leads to employment in such a client-
centered and service orientated sector.
This qualification is designed for learners aged 16 years or over and will support you to
gain employment as a beauty therapist, as the units contained in this qualification cover
all the skills and knowledge required for this role. Entry onto this qualification can be via
previous attainment of a Level 2 qualification in beauty therapy and/or a successful skills
test and interview.
This is a vocational qualification and includes all the required elements to work effectively
as a beauty therapist including, mandatory units covering the following: facial and body
electrical, body massage, electrical epilation, monitoring procedures in the salon and
contributing to the planning of a promotional event.
You will also have the opportunity to further develop your understanding and skills by
selecting a number of optional specialist units which include: airbrush make-up services,
intimate waxing, single eyelash extensions, UV tanning, self-tanning, massage with pre-
blended oils, Indian head massage and stone therapy. The structure of this qualification
provides you with the opportunity to develop the knowledge, understanding, and skills
required for a career as a beauty therapist.
Throughout this qualification, you will develop your knowledge and understanding of
relevant anatomy and physiology, health and safety, and client care. You will also develop
a range of technical skills in preparing the skin and applying beauty therapy products and
electrical equipment to the skin, using a variety of different techniques. You will also
develop interpersonal skills that will assist you to communicate effectively with clients.

Programme Summary

Achievement methodology

The qualification will be awarded to learners who successfully achieve an approved
combination of units through a Portfolio of Evidence that has been successfully verified
and monitored through VTCT Quality Assurance process. Achievement is therefore
determined by successful completion of unit assessment with no further requirement for
additional/summative assessment.

Progression Opportunities

This qualification will qualify you for employment as a beauty therapist. You will also be
eligible to join a professional association and gain insurance as a beauty therapist. Career
opportunities as a beauty therapist exist in a variety of contexts, including:

• Working in commercial beauty salons
• Working in destination and day spas
• Working independently/self-employed/mobile/home-based settings

Whilst this qualification's primary purpose is to prepare you for employment as a beauty
therapist, you may choose to develop your skills further by undertaking qualifications in
beauty therapy at Level 4, including:

• VTCT Level 4 Diploma in Permanent Hair Removal and Skin Rejuvenation
• VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Laser and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Treatments
• VTCT Level 4 Diploma in Advanced Beauty Therapy
• VTCT Level 4 Award in Skin Blemish Removal
• VTCT Level 4 Award in Physiology for Advanced Beauty Therapy
• VTCT Level 4 Diploma in Salon Management

This is one of two VTCT qualifications in beauty therapy at Level 3. Whilst both will qualify
you to become a beauty therapist and gain employment, this qualification requires you to
work in a real commercial beauty salon, whereby assessments must be carried out on real
paying clients in line with commercial service times.

Age

16-18, 19+

Prior Qualifications

There are no prior skills, knowledge or understanding requirements for this qualification.
However, learners will benefit from having functional skills, at least at one level below
that of the qualification.

Prior Skills/Knowledge/Understanding

There are no prior qualification requirements for this qualification.
Restrictions
There are no restrictions to entry for this qualification but learners should be 13+ age.

For more details:

https://www.vtct.org.uk/qualification-category/beauty-therapy/?level=3&type=NVQ&size=Diploma&search_type=qualifications