Beauty Therapist Apprenticeship Level 2

A Beauty therapist works in one of the largest, trusted, professional and continually expanding industries within the Hair and Beauty Sector. The work environment can be varied in size, style and ambiance, from a cruise ship, through to small bespoke salons or luxury high end beauty salons and spas.

 

A Beauty Therapist works independently or as part of a team supported by a manager when completing treatments as a key part of a beauty business. They demonstrate a willingness to learn, have an enquiring and curious mind and are enthusiastic to learn about their chosen career. In addition, they exhibit a good work ethic applied to learning, drive and commitment to learn and maintain continual professional development.

 

They deliver essential one-to-one Beauty Therapy treatments whilst maintaining the organisation’s image, financial viability and reputation. They complete all duties and treatments within the scope of the occupational role in accordance with legal, industry and organisational requirements within commercially viable times. They act with professionalism, without supervision and observe safe working practices to a high level of precision.

• Carry out beauty therapy treatments in line with legal, industry and organisational requirements, maintaining honesty, integrity and confidentiality
• Carry out, maintains and stores detailed and confidential beauty treatment consultations with clients, choosing the most appropriate treatments and products
• implement and practices safe ways of working for themselves and others in accordance with legal, beauty therapy and organisational requirements
• Select, use, and apply a range of beauty therapy techniques, products, tools and equipment to provide:
• Waxing services (legs, underarms, face and bikini line)
• Hand and nail treatments
• Foot treatments
• Facial skin care treatments
• Eyelash and eyebrow treatments
• Make-up application
• Basic massage treatments (back, neck and shoulder)

Apprentices without level 1 English and Maths will need to achieve this level and take the test for Mevel 2 English and maths prior to taking the end point assessment. For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement the apprenticeship’s English and maths minimum requirement is Entry Level 3 and British Sign Language qualification is an alternative to English qualifications for whom this is their primary language.

Apprentice's will need to sit an initial assessment and will work with the college business development team to gain employment in a beauty setting.

You will be assessed in both the workplace and college, this will include observation of practical skills, online exams, written assessments and professional discussion.

The End Point Assessment will consist of an online exam and observation of practical skills.