Beauty Therapy NVQ Level 2

This is an extensive course and you must be prepared to put in three to five hours extra study at home each week. We hold weekly tutorial and portfolio sessions which are designed to provide additional support which are compulsory and ensure you keep up with the programme. Programmes involve continuous attendance, for two days a week, over seven months.

Content - core units

• Health and safety and how to reduce risks in the work place 
• 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 
• Provide make-up treatment

Assessment

The qualification is achieved through continuous assessment in both theory and practical treatments, which are undertaken in the salon and nail bar using e-assessment methods. These could be professional discussions with your lecturer or tutor, video clips and stills photographs. An e-portfolio is compiled as part of the evidence for the awarding body, which will contain your projects and evidence of your practical abilities.

Theoretical assessment requires short written answers; arrangements can be made to provide a scribe for those who require learning support.

Progression Routes

• Beauty Therapy NVQ Level 3
• BTEC Certificate in Retail Beauty Consultancy
• Su-Do Tanning Short Course - LCBT Certificate
• Nail Enhancement Short Course - LCBT Certificate
• Hopi Ear Candles - LCBT Certificate
• Ear Piercing - LCBT Certificate
• Nail Art - LCBT Certificate

Over 19 years of age
Concessionary fees, covering tuition fees only, are available for students over 19 years of age who are in receipt of means tested benefits, or are a dependent of a person in receipt of means tested benefits, the awarding body registration fee still applies.

If you are over 19 and are studying for your first Level 2 qualification you are not required to pay tuition fees.

If you are 19 - 25 and studying for your first Level 3 qualification you are not required to pay tuition fees.

Other exceptional circumstances can qualify you for concessionary fees; please ask the admissions advisor for advice.