About the course

This qualification has been specifically designed for the 16-19 age group, and will develop the knowledge and skills to prepare learners for employment as a junior beauty therapist. Learners will have their beauty therapy skills assessed in a real working environment.

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.

Start Date/s

02/09/2024

Entry Requirements

A minimum of three GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including English Language and/or Mathematics OR a relevant Level 1 Diploma with your tutor recommendation and a GCSE grade 4 or above in English language and/or Mathematics

Modules

• Provide facial skin care treatment
• Enhance the appearance of eyebrows and eyelashes
• Carry out waxing services
• Provide manicure services
• Provide pedicure services
• Develop and maintain effectiveness at work
• Promote additional services or products to customers
• Ensure responsibility for actions to reduce risks to health and safety

Assessment

Practical assessments, portfolios and exams

Careers & Progression

Career opportunities as a junior beauty therapist exist in a variety of contexts, including:

- Commercial beauty salons

- Independent/self-employed/mobile/home-based settings

- Beauty retail concessions

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 or VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Studies

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