Diploma in Beauty Therapy Level 2 Summary

Do you love helping people look and feel great? 

The Diploma is for anyone wanting to work in the beauty therapy industry. It is highly practical and provides the skills and understanding required to practice as a beauty therapist. NVQs are work based qualifications designed to reflect the different skills and current treatment trends required by beauty therapists when they begin working in the industry. NVQs are proof that you have the right skills to do your job well, which is why so many employers look for people who have one. You can be confident your qualifications are well respected within your industry. 

Ashfield is an excellent choice to study the level 2 diploma, class sizes are small, never more than 14, and you get an individual personalised education in Beauty Therapy. We are accredited by the main awarding bodies for beauty and have years of experience in the field of beauty therapy and teaching. 

Entry Requirements

  • N/A

Course Duration

1 years full-time

Specification

City and Guilds  www.cityandguilds.com/qualifications 

How you will study

You will be taught relevant underpinning theory in a classroom situation and will be required to complete several tasks/tests to show your attainment of practical skills and underpinning knowledge. The summative assessments for the qualification require you to undertake practical tasks and demonstrate knowledge and understanding on a written or on-line test. Practical tasks require the demonstration of occupational skills. All practical observations have an observation checklist, and all criteria must be successfully demonstrated. 

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Component breakdown

To achieve the NVQ level 2 Beauty Therapy Diploma you will cover: 

  • G20 Ensure responsibility for actions to reduce risks to health and safety 
  • G18 Promote additional services or products to clients  
  • G8   Develop and maintain effectiveness at work 
  • G4   Fulfil salon reception duties 
  • N2   Provide manicure services  
  • N3   Provide pedicure  
  • B4    Provide facial skin care treatment   
  • B5    Enhance the appearance of eyebrows and lashes 
  • B6    Carry out waxing services   
  • B8    Provide make-up services  

Careers and Destinations

This qualification gives you the foundation to begin a career in beauty therapy, or to advance in your career by gaining new skills.  You can go on to study Level 3 Diploma in Beauty therapy or level 3 apprenticeship programme. The beauty business is one of the fastest growing industries in the UK. Beauty therapy offers an exciting range of both facial and body treatments; it is a constantly changing and challenging career choice.