NVQ Level 2 Beauty Therapy

Manicure, facial and waxing techniques are all included in this extensive one year course.

After qualification you can progress into employment or onto the NVQ Level 3 programme.

Beauty Therapy NVQ Level 2 teaches a wide range of skills. There are nine units in total and these have to be completed to achieve this qualification, and to progress to Beauty Therapy NVQ Level 3.

This is an extensive course and you must be prepared to put in ten hours extra study at home each week.

Content - core units

• Ensure your own actions reduce the risks to health and safety
• Fulfill salon reception duties
• Promote additional products or services to clients
• Develop and maintain your effectiveness at work
• Improve and maintain facial skin condition
• Provide eyelash and eyebrow treatments to include lash perming
• Remove hair using waxing techniques
• Provide manicure treatment
• Provide pedicure treatment

Beauty Therapy requires in-depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology. The systems and organs of the body, and the way they work, influence many of the treatments that a therapist will offer, therefore you will study subjects such as the skin and circulatory system.

Assessment

The qualification is achieved through continuous assessment in both theory and practical treatments, which are undertaken in the salon. A portfolio is compiled as part of the evidence for the awarding body, which will contain your projects and evidence of your practical abilities.

Theoretical assessments require short written answers, and are mostly completed online.
All learners continue working on clients even after achieving competency to ensure standards are maintained.

Progression Routes

• Beauty Therapy NVQ Level 3

Employment Opportunities

• Beauty therapist within a salon
• Potential self- employment
• Nail technician and tanning skills (scope for employment in nail bars and tanning salons)

If you would like to be considered for a place on one of our courses please complete the application form in your own hand writing and send to:

The Beauty College
Callington Community College
Launceston Road
Callington
Cornwall
PL17 7DR