Our VTCT Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy General (QCF) is aimed at those learners seeking to work and develop their skills in a commercial setting. This qualification can only be delivered by colleges that have or have access to a 'real' salon and not just a realistic working environment, and includes all the required elements to work effectively as a Beauty Therapist including:
This qualification includes all the required elements to work effectively as a Beauty Therapist; Salon Health and Safety. Client consultation. Prescription facial. Eye brow and eye lash tinting. False lash application and removal. Day, Evening and Special occasion make-up application. Manicure and Pedicure. Waxing techniques. Setting up and assisting in Spa environment.
Anatomy and Physiology.
Students will also have the opportunity to undertake Work placement in a busy working Salon/Spa to enhance their skills. This is a requirement of the Full-time course. This will include some Saturdays and evenings.
Additional costs will include kit and uniform - to be confirmed at enrolment.
Salon Fees: £30.00
3 GCSEs Grades A* - D including English Language (or equivalent). Recent school report. OR Satisfactory character reference or reference from a recent employer. OR Satisfactory reference from college to indicate good behaviour, attendance and progress OR prior learning and work experience.
Assignments, Worksheets and online multi choice question exams. Practical assessments on clients.
I really enjoyed my time studying at Cardiff and Vale College, it’s definitely helped me to get to where I wanted to be. I began on the Level 2 Beauty Therapy course and then progressed to the Level 3 Beauty and Spa Therapy. I then returned to do Level 4 Advanced Aesthetics. It was so great learning and getting valuable work experience in a real-life salon. The tutors were amazing, they were really helpful and supportive the whole way through. A real highlight for me was competing in the WorldSkills Competition and taking second place. Since leaving, I have set up my own salon, where I offer a range of different treatments. Next year I’ll be taking on a nail technician and a beauty therapist to help grow the business and offer even more services to my clients.