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NVQ Diploma: Beauty Therapy VTCT Level 2

This course equips you with fundamental knowledge and skills essential for roles as a competent beauty technician or makeup counter specialist. It also offers a pathway for further study to achieve your goal of becoming a qualified beauty therapist.

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Level:

SCQF Level 5

Duration:

  • One year full-time
  • Your timetable will be 2/2.5 days per week in College
  • Your timetable may include twilight/evening sessions
  • Uniform and kit required for all classes
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Who is this course for?

This course is suitable for individuals seeking foundational knowledge and skills to work as a beauty technician or on a beauty/make-up counter. It also serves as a stepping stone for further study towards becoming a qualified beauty therapist.

What skills will I learn?

  • A broad range of basic beauty skills, along with interpersonal skills that are essential for a career in the beauty Industry.

What will I study?

  • Facial skin care
  • Enhance the appearance of eyebrows and eyelashes
  • Waxing services
  • Manicure services
  • Pedicure services
  • Develop and maintain effectiveness at work
  • Promote services or products to customers
  • Health and safety
  • Make-up services
  • Salon reception duties
  • Health and safety
  • Essential Skills for employment will be developed and certificated on this course
  • Gel nails

Application Information

What further study options are available?

  • NVQ Diploma: Beauty Therapy Massage VTCT Level 3
  • National Certificate: Make-up Artistry SCQF Level 6

What career opportunities are there?

  • Employment within beauty salons
  • Make-up consultant
  • Cosmetic retailer

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