Who is the course for?
The level 2 Apprenticeship in Beauty Therapy was created
with the aim of allowing learners to achieve a Level 2 qualification whilst
gaining valuable experience working within the industry.
The Apprenticeship will suit an individual who wants to
start a career within the beauty industry.
Programme content
Carries out beauty therapy treatments in line with legal,
industry and organisational requirements, maintaining honesty, integrity and
confidentiality
Carries out, maintains and stores detailed and confidential
beauty treatment consultations with clients, choosing the most appropriate
treatments and products Implements and practices safe ways of working for
themselves and others in accordance with legal, beauty therapy and
organisational requirements
Selects, uses, and applies 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)
Facilitates the client journey, makes appointments,
completes the services and handles payments from clients
Provides advice and recommendations on the beauty treatments
and appointments
Portrays professionalism and values that meet Beauty Therapy
industry requirements and expectations
Maintains standards of appearance and the salon/spa image,
etiquette and hygiene
Skills
Consult, plan, prepare and perform waxing services to remove
unwanted hair on clients from the legs, underarms, face and bikini line
Consult, plan, prepare and perform hand and nail treatments
on clients
Consult, plan, prepare and perform foot and nail treatments
on clients
Consult, plan, prepare and perform facial skin care
treatments, use facial products and equipment, and improve and maintain skin
condition on clients
Consult, plan, prepare and perform enhancements to the
appearance of the eyebrows and lashes on clients
Consult, plan, prepare and perform make-up services on
clients
Consult, plan, prepare and perform manual back, neck and
shoulder massage treatments on clients
Knowledge
Types of equipment and products, waxing services and how
these are carried out. The structure and function of the skin and hair. The
hair growth cycle and factors that affect hair growth
The techniques, tools and equipment used within hand and
nail treatments, the anatomy and physiology of hands, lower arms, nails and
skin
The techniques, tools and equipment used within foot
treatments, the anatomy and physiology of the lower leg, foot, nails and skin
The techniques, tools and equipment used for facial
treatments, the anatomy and physiology of the face, the structure and function
of the skin, including of skin conditions
The techniques, tools and equipment used for eyebrow
artistry and their effects, to colour eyelashes, and to attach, maintain and
remove semi-permanent and temporary eyelashes
The techniques, tools and equipment used to create different
make-up effects for different occasions
Correct use, application and benefits of massage techniques,
the anatomy and physiology of the body and systems
Behaviours
These behaviours ensure that clients receive a positive
impression of both the organisation and the individual:
Personal and professional ethics:
demonstrates a commitment to quality, maintains honesty,
integrity and confidentiality
Flexible and positive attitude:
Adapts positively to changing work priorities and patterns
when new tasks need to be completed or requirements change.
Maintain client care principles and practices:
Always show clients/customers respect and in all
circumstances, demonstrate client empathy, sensitivity and awareness.