VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy General 60336067

This is one of two VTCT qualifications in beauty therapy at Level 2. Whilst both qualifications qualify learners to become beauty specialists and gain employment at a junior level, this qualification requires learners to work in a commercial beauty salon, whereby assessments must be carried out on real paying clients in line with commercial service times.

There are no nationally agreed minimum entry requirements or previous experience requirements, but the following selection criteria may be used as guidance. Because the industry has high client expectations and relies on repeat business importance is given to:

• Appropriate personal presentation including clothing, hair and personal hygiene.
• Practical, organisational and social skills.
• Attention to detail and cleanliness.
• An empathetic and amicable nature with effective communication skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours/days as agreed in the employment terms and conditions.
• Physical and emotional resilience
• A high degree of dexterity and coordination.
• Potential apprentices with a predisposition to certain skin conditions or allergies, such as occupational dermatitis, eczema or asthma, need to understand that some of the products, chemicals, and formulations used in Beauty Therapy may have significant effects on their health. Apprentices must always be interviewed by their potential employer and training provider. They may deem enthusiasm and passion for the subject to be more important than formal qualifications. It is for this reason that the Hair and Beauty Sector has chosen not to be overly prescriptive about entry requirements. It is advantageous to have had previous experience of working within the Beauty Therapy, barbering or hairdressing industry.

To the Level 3 Beauty Therapy apprenticeship programme. Into employment as a junior beauty therapist or junior nail technician or other job roles in the beauty related industries.

For further details please contact our Employer Engagement team 0300 30 30 006 or email employers@cambria.ac.uk