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Apprenticeships : Beauty Therapy

This is an exciting industry that’s ever changing and always interesting. You could be working in a smaller local salon or in a larger exclusive city salon. The Apprenticeship will give you the knowledge and understanding required to be employed in the industry and could ultimately mean a future in salon management or ownership.

What will I study?

You will enhance your technical and creative skills in beauty therapies, customer service, client management and health & safety. The Apprenticeship will build on your existing skills and develop your abilities in a wide range of cosmetic applications. Following the Apprenticeship you may wish to specialise in a particular area or progress on to an Advanced Apprenticeship.

How long does the course last?

Course duration is between 12-18 months dependent on opportunities for assessment and your experience.

Course Content

NVQ/Diploma Lavel 2 Beauty Therapy units include:

  • Enhance Appearance of Eyebrows and Eyelashes
  • Facial and Skincare Treatment
  • Manicure and Pedicure
  • Promoting Additional Services and Products to Clients
  • Provide Make-up Services
  • Reception
  • Waxing

Additional Study

  • Functional Skills in Maths and English
  • Some Apprentices will carry out Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS)
  • Candidates can carry out other related courses subject to discussion

How will I be assessed?

You will attend college two days per week and an assessor will visit you at your workplace regularly to assess your competence and help you to build a portfolio of evidence.

Entry Requirements

  • Employment/Work Placement in industry
  • GCSE grade C in Mathematics & English is desirable

Career Progression

  • Beauty Therapy NVQ/Diploma 3
  • Higher Education