An interest in the subject area is essential as well as a good level of English. If English is not your first language you will need to be at a minimum of ESOL level 1.
You will be assessed by your tutor through practical beauty therapy tasks and online tests or assignments. The units studied include:
Working in the beauty industry
Health and safety
Client care and communication
Facial skin care
Manicure treatments
Pedicure treatments
You will develop your skills on class peers and then you will carryout your assessments on live clients in a realistic salon environment.
Not mandatory but a placement in a beauty salon would support your learning and help to improve skills and confidence.
This qualification gives you the skills and knowledge to work in industry or to progress onto Level 3 Beauty Therapy.