VTCT NVQ 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy

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

How long is the course?
➖ 16 weeks (1 day per week)
➖ 10am - 5pm 

What do I need to buy for this course?
➖ Stationery - notepad and pen
➖ Uniform - therapist tunic, black trousers and black flat closed toe shoes
➖ Equipment - whilst you are training with us, we provide all the products and equipment you will need for your practical assessments

Entry requirements
➖ No previous experience required
➖ Good standard of English sufficient to complete the course competences and online examinations.
➖ Students must be over 16 years old to enrol on this course

How will I be assessed?
➖ Online theory tests (multiple choice)
➖ Observations and oral questioning
➖ Practical assessments and assignments
➖ Portfolio evidence

What can I do with this qualification?
You can seek employment as Junior Beauty Therapist, or you can progress onto our Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy course. This VTCT NVQ 2 in Beauty Therapy is a highly sought-after qualification that will enable you to work in any area within the beauty sector. You can seek employment in commercial sectors such beauty salons, spas, health clubs or in the retail sector or as a self-employed freelancer. You may even decide to progress within the lucrative aesthetics sector or use your internationally accredited qualification to work in hotels or cruise liners around the globe.
We also offer a range of progressive short courses that will complement this qualification and extend the services you can offer to clients once you start working in the industry.

Course units
➖ Provide facial skin care
➖ Follow health and safety practice in the salon
➖ Client care and communication in beauty related industries

How long is the course?
➖ 4 days (1 day per week)
➖ 10am - 5pm

What do I need to buy for this course?
➖ Stationery - notepad and pen
➖ Uniform - therapist tunic, black trousers and black flat closed toe shoes
➖ Equipment - whilst you are training with us, we provide all the products and equipment you will need for your practical assessments

Entry requirements
➖ No previous experience required
➖ Good standard of English sufficient to complete the course competences and online examinations.
➖ Students must be over 16 years old to enrol on this course

How will I be assessed?
➖ Online theory tests (multiple choice)
➖ Observations and oral questioning
➖ Practical assessments and assignments
➖ Portfolio evidence

What can I do with this qualification?
You can seek employment as Junior Beauty Therapist within commercial sectors such beauty salons, spas, health clubs or in the retail sector or as a self-employed beauty therapist, or you can progress onto other Level 2 Beauty related courses.
We also offer a range of progressive courses that will complement this qualification and extend the services you can offer to clients once you start working in the industry. 

 When does the course start?

Please contact us for dates.

We also run additional courses throughout the year - please contact us for details

Do I need to bring a model?
No. However, you can bring a model for your practical assessments if you wish to. At all other times students will be expected to practice on each other.

Course units
➖ Cut women’s hair
➖ The art of dressing hair
➖ Colour and lighten hair
➖ Follow health and safety practice in the salon
➖ Working in the hair industry
➖ Client consultation for hair services
➖ Shampoo and condition the hair and scalp
➖ Display stock to promote sales in a salon
➖ Promote products and services to clients in a salon
➖ Provide scalp massage services
➖ Create an image based on a theme within the hair & beauty sector

How long is the course?

➖ 18 weeks (one day a week)

➖ 10am - 5pm

What do I need to buy for this course?
➖ Stationery - notepad and pen
➖ Uniform - therapist tunic, black trousers and black flat closed toe shoes
➖ Kit - you will need to purchase a hairdressing kit £250
➖ Products - whilst you are training with us, we provide all the consumables and products you will need

Entry requirements
➖ No previous experience required
➖ Good standard of English sufficient to complete the course competences and online examinations
➖ Students must be over 16 years old to enrol on this course

How will I be assessed?

➖ Online theory tests (multiple choice)

➖ Observations and oral questioning

➖ Practical assessments and assignments

➖ Portfolio evidence

What can I do with this qualification?
You can seek employment as a Hairdresser, or you can progress onto a VTCT Level 3 in Hairdressing qualification.
There are so many options with this qualification. You can seek employment within the hairdressing industry as a stylist, colourist, salon manager or you can set up your own salon or mobile business. You could decide to take your qualification abroad and work internationally in a hotel or on a cruise ship, or share your skills and become a lecturer at a beauty college. This VTCT Level 2 in Hairdressing is a highly recognised qualification that is accepted across the UK for working in salons, hotels and spas or as a freelance hairdresser. This is an internationally accredited qualification that you can use to work across the globe, on cruise liners or in other international beauty related sectors.

When does the course start?
➖ Please contact us for dates.

Do I need to bring a model?
No. However, you can bring a model for your practical assessments if you wish to. At all other times students will be expected to practice on dolls heads.

Course units
➖ Monitor and maintain health and safety practice in the salon
➖ Hairdressing consultation support for colleagues
➖ Colour hair to create a variety of looks
➖ Cut women’s hair to create a variety of looks
➖ Style and dress hair using a variety of techniques
➖ Promote and sell products and services to client
➖ Creative hairdressing design skills
➖ Maintaining personal health and well being

How long is the course?

➖ 18 weeks (one day a week)

➖ 10am - 5pm

What do I need to buy for this course?
➖ Stationery - notepad and pen
➖ Uniform - therapist tunic, black trousers and black flat closed toe shoes
➖ Kit - you will need to purchase a hairdressing kit £250
➖ Products - whilst you are training with us, we provide all the consumables and products you will need

Entry requirements
➖ You must have a Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing qualification
➖ Good standard of English sufficient to complete the course competences and online examination
➖ Students must be over 16 years old to enrol on this course

How will I be assessed?

➖ Online theory tests (multiple choice)

➖ Observations and oral questioning

➖ Practical assessments and assignments

➖ Portfolio evidence

What can I do with this qualification?
There are so many options with this qualification. You can seek employment within the hairdressing industry as a stylist, colourist, salon manager or you can set up your own salon or mobile business. You could decide to take your qualification abroad and work internationally in a hotel or on a cruise ship, or share your skills and become a lecturer at a beauty college. This VTCT Level 3 in Hairdressing is a highly recognised qualification that is accepted across the UK for working in salons, hotels and spas or as a freelance hairdresser. This is an internationally accredited qualification that you can use to work across the globe, on cruise liners or in other international beauty related sectors.

When does the course start?
➖ Please contact us for dates.

Do I need to bring a model?
No. However, you can bring a model for your practical assessments if you wish to. At all other times students will be expected to practice on dolls heads.

Course units
➖ Enhance appearance using microblading techniques
➖ Anatomy and physiology for microblading techniques
➖ Eyebrow shaping services
➖ Health and safety in the salon
➖ Client care and consultation

How long is the course?

➖ 6 weeks (1 day per week)

➖ 10am - 5pm

What do I need to buy for this course?
➖ Stationery - notepad and pen
➖ Uniform - therapist tunic, black trousers and black flat closed toe shoes
➖ Kit - included in cost of this course, unless you have your own kit

Entry requirements
➖ There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification set by VTCT
➖ It is recommended that learners have a recognised qualifications in this sphere of beauty treatments
➖ Level 3 in Beauty Therapy qualification (or equivalent) is usually required to obtain appropriate insurance cover
➖ Good standard of English sufficient to complete the course competences and online examinations
➖ Students must be over 18 years old to enrol on this course

How will I be assessed?
➖ Online theory tests (multiple choice)
➖ Observations and oral questioning
➖ Practical assessments and assignments
➖ Portfolio evidence

What can I do with this qualification?
The primary purpose of this qualification is to prepare learners for employment in the advanced therapy process of Enhancing Eyebrows with Microblading Techniques. The VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Enhancing Eyebrows with Microblading Techniques is a highly sought-after qualification that will enable you to work in a commercial sector or set up your own freelance, self-employed business.

When does the course start?
➖ Please contact us for dates.

Do I need to bring a model?
➖ You will only need to bring a model for your practical assessments
➖ At all other times students will be expected to practice on latex skin

Course units
➖ Enhance appearance using micropigmentation treatment
➖ Management of health, safety and security in the salon
➖ Quality management of client care in the hair & beauty sector

How long is the course?

➖ 6 weeks (1 day per week)

➖ 10am - 5pm

What do I need to buy for this course?
➖ Stationery - notepad and pen
➖ Uniform - therapist tunic, black trousers and black flat closed toe shoes
➖ Kit - included in cost of this course, unless you have your own kit

Entry requirements
➖ Level 3 in Beauty Therapy or equivalent
➖ Good standard of English sufficient to complete the course competences and online examinations
➖ Students must be over 18 years old to enrol on this course

How will I be assessed?
➖ Online theory tests (multiple choice)
➖ Observations and oral questioning
➖ Practical assessments and assignments
➖ Portfolio evidence

What can I do with this qualification?
The primary purpose of this qualification is to prepare learners for employment in the advanced therapy process of Micropigmentation Treatments. The VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Micropigmentation is a highly sought after qualification that will enable you to work in a commercial sector or set up your own freelance, self-employed business.

When does the course start?
➖ Please contact us for dates.

Do I need to bring a model?
➖ You will only need to bring a model for your practical assessments
➖ At all other times students will be expected to practice on latex skin

Course units
➖ Provide and maintain nail enhancement

How long is the course?

➖ 4 weeks (1 day per week)

➖ 10am - 5pm

What do I need to buy for this course?
➖ Stationery - notepad and pen
➖ Uniform - therapist tunic, black trousers and black flat closed toe shoes
➖ Brushes - you will need to purchase two brushes that we recommend
➖ Equipment - whilst you are training with us, we provide all other products and equipment you need to complete your practical assessments

Entry requirements
➖ No previous experience required
➖ Good standard of English sufficient to complete the course competences and online examinations
➖ Students must be over 16 years old to enrol on this course

How will I be assessed?
➖ Online theory
➖ Observations and oral questioning
➖ Practical assessments and assignments
➖ Portfolio evidence

What can I do with this qualification?
This qualification forms part of a larger suite of Level 2 nail services qualifications. However opportunities for employment as a junior nail technician are possible through this award when taken alongside other Level 2 nail services or nail technology qualifications.

When does the course start?
➖ Please contact us for dates.

Do I need to bring a model?
No. However, you can bring a model for your practical assessments if you wish to. At all other times students will be expected to practice on each other.

Course units
➖ Monitor and maintain health & safety practice in the salon
➖ Client care and communication in beauty-related industries
➖ Maintaining personal health and wellbeing
➖ Apply and maintain nail enhancements
➖ Provide manicure treatments
➖ Provide pedicure treatments
➖ Design and apply nail art
➖ Enhance nails using electric files
➖ Display stock to promote sales in a salon
➖ Promote products and services to clients in a salon

How long is the course?

➖ 4 weeks (1 day per week)

➖ 10am - 5pm

What do I need to buy for this course?
➖ Stationery - notepad and pen
➖ Uniform - therapist tunic, black trousers and black flat closed toe shoes
➖ Brushes - you will need to purchase two brushes that we recommend
➖ Equipment - whilst you are training with us, we provide all other products and equipment you need to complete your practical assessments

Entry requirements
➖ No previous experience - you do not need a Level 2 Nails qualification to complete this course
➖ Good standard of English sufficient to complete the course competences and online examinations
➖ Students must be over 16 years old to enrol on this course

How will I be assessed?
➖ Online theory tests (multiple choice)
➖ Observations and oral questioning
➖ Practical assessments and assignments
➖ Portfolio evidence

What can I do with this qualification?
There are so many options with this qualification. You can seek employment as an advanced Nail Technician, Salon Manager Freelancer or you can set up your own salon or mobile business. You could decide to take your qualification abroad and work internationally in a hotel or on a cruise ship. Or share your skills and become a lecturer at a beauty college.

The VTCT Level 3 in Nail Technology is a highly recognised qualification that is accepted across the UK for working in salons, nail bars, hotels and spas or as a freelance nail technician. As an internationally accredited qualification you can also work across the globe, on cruise liners or in other international beauty sectors.

When does the course start?
➖ Please contact us for dates.

Do I need to bring a model?
No. However, you can bring a model for your practical assessments if you wish to. At all other times students will be expected to practice on each other.

Course units
➖ Follow health and safety practice in the salon
➖ Client care and communication in beauty-related industries
➖ Provide eyelash perming

How long is the course?

➖ 2 days training, you will then re-attend UTC academy to complete your assessments

➖ 10am - 5pm

What do I need to buy for this course?
➖ You will need to purchase an eyelash extension kit. The cost of the kit is £60.00 or you can purchase your own one

➖ Stationery - notepad and pen 

➖ Uniform - therapist tunic, black trousers and black flat closed toe shoes

Entry requirements
➖ No previous experience required

➖ Good standard of English sufficient to complete the course competences and online examinations

➖ Students must be over 16 years old to enrol on this course

How will I be assessed?
➖ Observations and oral questioning

➖ Practical assessments and assignments

➖ Portfolio evidence

What can I do with this qualification?
You can seek employment as a professional eyelash extension technician, or you can progress to VTCT specialist beauty related courses.

The VTCT Level 2 Award in Eyelash Perming is a popular qualification that will enable you to offer your clients more services. Many learners opt to combine this course with the single eyelash extension course at a discount and will increase your earning potential in beauty salons, or as a self-employed mobile eyelash technician. This qualification internationally recognised and you can use it to work across the globe.

We also offer a range of other progressive short courses that will complement this qualification and extend the services you can offer to clients once you start working in the industry.

When does the course start?
➖ Please contact us for dates.

Do I need to bring a model?
You will only need to bring a model for your practical assessments.
At all other times students will be expected to practice on dolls heads

Course units
➖ Apply individual permanent lashes

➖ Monitor and maintain health and safety practice in the salon 

➖ Client care and communication in beauty-related industries

How long is the course?

➖ 2 days training, you will then re-attend UTC academy to complete your assessments

➖ 10am - 5pm

What do I need to buy for this course?
➖ You will need to purchase an eyelash extension kit. The cost of the kit is £70.00 or you can purchase your own one

➖ Stationery - notepad and pen 

➖ Uniform - therapist tunic, black trousers and black flat closed toe shoes

Entry requirements
➖ No previous experience required

➖ Good standard of English sufficient to complete the course competences and online examinations.

➖ Students must be over 16 years old to enrol on this course

How will I be assessed?
➖ Online theory tests (multiple choice)

➖ Observations and oral questioning

➖ Practical assessments and assignments

➖ Portfolio evidence

What can I do with this qualification?
You can seek employment as a professional eyelash extension technician, or you can progress to VTCT specialist beauty related courses.

The VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Eyelash Extensions is a highly sought after qualification that will enable you to work in many areas within in commercial sectors such retail, spas and beauty salons, or as a self-employed mobile freelancer. This qualification internationally recognised and you can use it to work across the globe.

We also offer a range of progressive short courses that will complement this qualification and extend the services you can offer to clients once you start working in the industry.

When does the course start?
➖ Please contact us for dates.

Do I need to bring a model?
You will only need to bring a model for your practical assessments.
At all other times students will be expected to practice on dolls heads.

Course units
➖ Monitor and maintain health and safety practice in the salon 

➖ Client care and communication in beauty-related industries 

➖ Promote products and services to clients in a salon 

➖ Design and apply face and body art 

➖ Instruction on make-up application  

➖ Apply make-up 

➖ Media make-up 

➖ Fashion and photographic make-up 

➖ Camouflage make-up 

➖ Display stock to promote sales in a salon

How long is the course?

➖ 20 weeks (1 day a week)

➖ 10am - 5pm

What do I need to buy for this course?
➖ Stationery - notepad and pen 

➖ Uniform - therapist tunic, black trousers and black flat closed toe shoes 

➖ Makeup kit - we provide you we a list of items to purchase yourself that will be required for the course (approximately £150)

➖ Equipment - whilst you are training with us, we provide all other products and equipment you need to complete your practical assessments

Entry requirements
➖ No previous experience - you do not need a Level 2 qualification to complete this course

➖ Good standard of English sufficient to complete the course competences and online examinations

➖ Students must be over 16 years old to enrol on this course

How will I be assessed?
➖ Online theory tests (multiple choice)

➖ Observations and oral questioning

➖ Practical assessments and assignments

➖ Portfolio evidence

What can I do with this qualification?
You can seek employment as a professional makeup artist or you can progress onto a other VTCT specialist hair and beauty qualifications.

The VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Makeup Artistry is a highly sought-after qualification that will enable you to work in many areas within the makeup industry. You may wish to progress to higher education or seek employment as a professional make-up artist in commercial sectors such retail, spas, beauty salons, or as a self-employed freelancer. With this internationally accredited qualification, you can also work across the globe, in media, on cruise liners or in other international beauty sectors

When does the course start?
➖ Please contact us for dates.

Do I need to bring a model?
No. However, you can bring a model for your practical assessments if you wish to. At all other times students will be expected to practice on each other.