Overview of the Course
The primary outcome of the VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy is to prepare you to enter a specific sector and job role. All the units in this qualification will support you to gain employment as a junior beauty therapist, as the units contained in this qualification cover all the skills and knowledge required for this role.Career opportunities exist in a variety of contexts as a junior beauty therapist, including:
- Working in commercial beauty salons
- Working in a retail concession in a department store
- Working independently/self-employed/mobile/home-based settings
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, these include:
- VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy General
- VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Studies
- VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Make-Up
- VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Massage
- VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Nail Services
Structure of the Course
| Unit code | Unit ref | Unit title |
|---|---|---|
| UV20483 | R/600/8763 | Follow health and safety practice in the salon |
| UV20453 | A/601/4458 | Client care and communication in beauty related industries |
| UV20398 | A/601/3987 | Provide facial skincare |
| UV20418 | J/601/3555 | Remove hair using waxing techniques |
| UV20419 | F/601/3554 | Provide eyelash and brow treatments |
| UV20470 | T/601/4569 | Provide manicure treatments |
| UV20471 | R/601/4448 | Provide pedicure treatments |
| UV20437 | J/601/4222 | Apply make-up |
| UV20490 | J/600/8761 | Display stock to promote sales in a salon |