Beauty Therapy City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma

26067W0 | Parson's Walk Centre, Wigan
Start Date | 13/09/2022
Time/Day | 18:00 - 21:00 TUE/THU

Is this course for me?

If you want to specialise within this highly rewarding beauty industry then this course is for you. The knowledge and skills included are highly commercial and taught to a professional level providing excellent employment opportunities. Our commercial salons are open to the public to ensure a realistic working environment this enables learners to develop skills necessary to work with confidence within such a diverse and exciting industry.

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What will I study?

This is an intensive course of study for those wishing to enter the beauty industry, the course content includes: skincare, removing hair using waxing techniques, manicure, pedicure, lash and brow treatments and the application of a range of make up looks, learners will also study anatomy, physiology, salon reception, and health and safety.

How long is the course?

Two evenings a week for one academic year.

How will I be assessed?

Assessment is through observation of practical skills and assignments covering the knowledge requirements.

You will be required to build a portfolio, show casing your practical skills and experiences gained on the course.

What qualifications do I need?

A minimum of 5 GCSE subjects graded 9-3 or equivalent including maths or English.

What can I progress onto?

Progression to Level 3 Beauty Therapy, Level 3 Nail Technology, Level 3 Massage, Level 3 Specialist Media Make up or to employment.

Other Information

Both Image Centres have state of the art facilities offering a realistic working environment. You will need to purchase a kit and Image Centre uniform.

Course Fees

16-18 Year Olds	19+ year olds	Free for eligible learners?	Is Loan Available?
	£643.00

Exam Fee

£123.00

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Hairdressing and Beauty Salon Managers and Proprietors Hairdressers and Barbers Beauticians and Related Occupations

Hairdressing and Beauty Salon Managers and Proprietors

Job holders in this unit group plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the activities and resources of hairdressing salons, beauty treatment and similar establishments.

Requirements: Level 3 NVQ; A Levels

Opportunities

13.1%

FALL in employment in 5 years

What could you earn

£11,715

Entry

£25,142

Median

£46,124

Potential

Typical Tasks

Ensures financial accounts for the business are maintained.
Demonstrates, advises on and sells hair and/or beauty products.
Checks and maintains any equipment, and ensures that all safety requirements are met.
Undertakes and/or directs hair treatments and/or beauty therapy.
Ensures clients.
Provides clients with information and advice on styles and treatments, and resolves any complaints or problems.
Controls the allocation, training and remuneration of staff.
Determines staffing, financial, material and other short- and long-term needs.

Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service Administration and Management Sales and Marketing Mathematics English Language Personnel and Human Resources

Skills

Learning Strategies Active Listening Writing Monitoring Active Learning Critical Thinking Reading Comprehension Speaking

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Hairdressers and Barbers

Hairdressers and barbers shampoo, cut, colour, style and treat hair.

Requirements: Level 3 NVQ; A Levels

Opportunities

18.61%

FALL in employment in 5 years

What could you earn

£6,314

Entry

£11,809

Median

£22,044

Potential

Typical Tasks

Demonstrates, sells and recommends hair care products to clients and advises them on hair care.
Ensures hair products are stored and used appropriately and observes relevant health and safety factors.
Maintains client records and keeps up-to-date with new products, styles and techniques.
Collects payment, arranges appointments and cleans and tidies salon.
Shaves and trims beards and moustaches.
Combs, brushes, blow-dries or sets wet hair in rollers to style or straighten.
Cuts and trims hair using scissors, clippers, razor and comb.
Washes, conditions, bleaches, tints or dyes hair and provides any necessary basic scalp treatments.
Discusses customer requirements, analyses hair condition and other relevant features to define and advise on hair style.

Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service Chemistry English Language

Skills

Speaking Active Listening Active Learning Learning Strategies Critical Thinking Reading Comprehension

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Beauticians and Related Occupations

Beauticians and related workers give facial and body beauty treatments, apply cosmetics and dress wigs.

Requirements: Level 3 NVQ; A Levels

Opportunities

14.88%

FALL in employment in 5 years

What could you earn

£5,105

Entry

£13,675

Median

£23,132

Potential

Typical Tasks

Maintains client records, sells and advises on cosmetic products and services, and ensures appropriate health and safety issues are addressed.
Advises clients on diet and exercise to assist in weight loss and slimming.
Recognises problems and refers clients to medical practitioners if appropriate.
Performs specialist treatments for conditions such as acne, applies skin rejuvenation therapies.
Applies make-up to hide blemishes or enhance facial features and advises clients on skin care and make-up techniques.
Cleans, shapes and polishes finger and toe nails, applies nail extensions.
Uses waxing, threading, sugaring and other epilation techniques to remove any unwanted body hair.
Massages scalp, face and other parts of the body and carries out spray tanning.
Discusses clients requirements, analyses and advises client on appropriate skin care, and applies treatments to the face or body.

Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service Sales and Marketing

Skills

Active Learning Reading Comprehension Speaking Active Listening Critical Thinking Learning Strategies

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