Beauty Therapy Level 2

This course is designed for those people interested in the Beauty therapy Industry who wish to learn the craft of cosmetic and therapeutic treatments, customer care, self -confidence and professional outlook which will enable them to progress onto a full qualification in NVQ or a vocational related qualification in Beauty, spa, massage or Holistic therapies. The course is continually assessed by practical work in a realistic work environment and by theoretical testing, oral questioning and assignment projects. Full time students receive Functional Skills delivery, participate in the Personal Tutorial programme and have the opportunity to take part in activities which aid personal development. Exemptions from tests and some sessions may apply dependent on existing qualifications and age. This section does not apply to part time students / programmes. General Beauty Therapy Route - Facial skin care; lash and brow treatments; hair removal by temporary methods; nail care (hands and feet); health and safety; promotion of products and services; team work; make-up Each student group will remain together as one cohort and attendance is generally over 3 full days in college. There is a choice of student groups to attend at this level to suit personal need. Enrichment Industry based workshop sessions and visits to Trade Shows will incur additional costs during the year.

Every student must purchase a kit and uniform prior to the start of each course All practical skills are performed on each other as part of the learning process and students must be prepared to receive all treatments on a regular basis until competency is reached to work on fee paying clientele. Level 2 equipment: purchased directly from the supplier by mail order prior to the start of the course. Order forms and costs are provided in a summer starter pack with enrolment details. * Kit - nail care, facial skin care, small equipment, make-up range, tools etc. * Uniform - tunic and trousers * Shoes - low-heeled, leather, enclosed full foot * Course related text book * Examination and material costs includes salon fee to cover products and equipment used in training and students learning resources provided throughout the course. This qualification is recognised to be of a professional practitioner standard to be employed in Beauty Salons, Health and Leisure Centres, on Cruise Liners, on airlines and working as a mobile beauty therapist with basic beauty treatments only. Employment opportunities are limited at this level. INDUSTRY INFORMATION Hours Your working hours would typically be 9am to 5pm, including Saturdays. Some salons offer evening appointments. You could work in a high street salon or beauty clinic, health spa, hotel, or on a cruise ship. You could also be self-employed, either working from home or visiting clients in their own homes. Income Beauty therapists typically earn between £12,000 and £17,000 a year. Salon managers can earn over £20,000 a year. Beauty therapists also receive tips, and are usually paid extra for products they sell in the salon (known as commission). Figures are intended as a guideline only. Skills and knowledge To become a beauty therapist you would need: a friendly and welcoming manner the ability to make clients feel relaxed tact, diplomacy and the ability to listen and communicate well the ability to explain procedures clearly to clients business awareness and the ability to sell products and earn commission a high standard of personal hygiene and care for your appearance the ability to be on your feet for most of the day some knowledge of chemistry, anatomy and human biology a talent for applying nail art and make-up. Key facts: There are 51,500 people working in the health and fitness industry. There are over 3,100 private fitness facilities within the UK with 4,397,200 members. There are just under 2,600 public health and fitness facilities, which have over 2,758,400 members. 38% of the workforce is employed full-time, 42% part-time and 20% self-employed. Around 29% of the health and fitness workforce is aged 16-24 years (compared with 14% across all industries in the UK) South West - There are 53,700 people employed in the active leisure, learning and well-being sector, of which 4,100 are employed in the health and fitness industry. The region offers a range of opportunities for surfing, sailing, surf lifesaving, Tarka Trail, Camel Trail and coastal paths. Industry skills gaps in the region include: sport specific technical skills; communication; management; team-working; planning and preparing work; initiative; project management; and problem solving.

* GCSE grade A*-C in English Language or a relevant Level 1 NVQ or vocationally related qualification and key skills at level 1 in IT and Application of number and communication at level 2 * An excellent school/college/work record/reference - college target is 90% attendance * Outstanding punctuality is required throughout your course - college target is less than 3% lateness * Successful interview as well as successful completion of an initial assessment in basic skills at interview or induction for part time students * Caring nature, mature attitude, committed, self-motivated, impeccable appearance and sound educational background * All learners must be prepared to receive all treatments on themselves as an integral part of the learning process and actively market the college salons to encourage a healthy client base for assessment. * Normal Gloucestershire College application procedures apply

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STAFF INDUSTRY EXPERT Jo Wheeler-Smith - Lecturer Jo studied at GC, and then learnt to do aromatherapy, which led to management and later on working on a cruise ship offering beauty treatment. This job enabled her to travel the world, including the Caribbean, Mediterranean and Australia on a cruise ship, which she did for 3 years. Jo then returned to salon management, before completing her VHC and becoming a teacher at GC. “Since studying at Gloucestershire College I have developed my range of skills and, managed beauty salons, travelled round the world on cruise ships and have now been teaching at the college for five years. My experiences working in the beauty industry have been varied and memorable; the highlight being getting paid to travel around the Caribbean, Mediterranean and Australia, using the beaches as my beauty parlour!” “The vast range of opportunities within the beauty industry makes it a very exciting and popular one to be involved in. Here at Gloucestershire College, our staff have a wide variety of experiences from managing health spas to company training, and they are able to use this commercial experience to provide teaching that is relevant to the student hoping to work in the industry.”

Please contact the College on 0845 155 2020 for further details