Level 2 Diploma Beauty Therapy (VTCT)

What opportunities will this course give me?

The VTCT Level 2 VRQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy General provides learners with the necessary knowledge and skills to work as a beauty therapist. This qualification also provides suitable progression opportunities to Level 3 Studies. These include the VTCT Level 3 VRQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy Massage, VTCT Level 3 VRQ Diploma Beauty Therapy Make-up, VTCT Level 3 VRQ Diploma in Nail Services. Progression opportunities also exist in the form of specialist VTCT vocationally related qualifications at Levels 2 and 3.

What will I be learning?

The following units are covered:
• Ensure responsibility for actions to reduce risks to health and safety
• Provide facial skin care treatment
• Provide pedicure services
• Provide manicure services
• Enhance the appearance of eyebrows and eyelashes
• Carry out waxing services
• Develop and maintain effectiveness at work
• Promote additional services or products to customers
• Provide make-up services
• Fulfil salon reception duties

You will also learn how to sell beauty treatments and products and advise clients on services. We will help you develop reception and customer service skills, as in the industry you will need to be able to make appointments, handle queries and sell a range of products. This is the VRQ 2 Beauty Therapy (General pathway), which is an internationally recognised qualification within the beauty industry. Your theory and practical work will be continually assessed throughout the course. A portfolio will be built up containing assignments, theory workbooks, practically assessed work and mandatory exams. The course is a careful balance of theory and practical work. You will be able to gain additional experience in the college salon and reception area. An insight into the career prospects of beauty therapy can be gained if you visit the industries exhibitions through trips that we offer and receiving tutorial advice and guidance as well as having visiting speakers from product companies.

Why is this course for me?

Your theory and practical work will be continually assessed throughout the course. A portfolio will be built up containing assignments, theory workbooks, practically assessed work and mandatory exams.
Your lessons will either be over two evenings a week, or over one day, depending on your enrolment choice.

What do I need to sign up?

If English is your second language you must hold an ESOL level 1 qualification. There are no other pre-requisites. However this is a part time course and will demand high levels of home study and commitment.
All part time learners will be required to complete an English diagnostic assessment to aid in the theory element of the course. The link will be sent out to you through our admissions department and can be completed at home.

An information evening will be set up before the start date of the course in order for you to meet with your tutors and gain as much information prior to the commencement date of the course as possible. You will be informed of the dates by our admissions department.

Is there anything else I need to know?

If you want to pursue a career in the beauty industry, then this course provides an excellent introduction to the many options available to you. Whether you would like to work in a local salon, leisure centre, department store or as a mobile therapist.

The VTCT Level 2 VRQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy General is a job ready qualification based on National Occupational Standards for Beauty Therapy. This qualification will develop the basic knowledge, skills and competencies that learners need to work at a junior level in a beauty salon and is the minimum standard required to work effectively. This qualification enables candidates to provide treatments for the face, hands & arms and feet & legs.

Pen & paper.
Appropriate dress; you will be issued with a uniform order form on your first session.
Kit order form will be issued on the first session.

Mandatory kit = price to be confirmed
Uniform = approx 85.00

Application Information

Please note that all courses are subject to minimum numbers and course descriptions may be subject to change. A place on your chosen course is not confirmed until all of the necessary enrolment paperwork is signed and any relevant fees are paid. The team will be in touch to discuss this with you, once your application has been processed.

Course Code

BEBSV2

Need some further advice?

Contact the Brand, Engagement and Learner Recruitment Team for further guidance - email bebetter@eastleigh.ac.uk or call 023 8091 1000.