Skill Bridge Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy (603/7713/6)

Overview

Qualification title: Skill Bridge Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy

Qualification type: Vocational Related Qualification

Level: 6

Accreditation status: Accredited

Credit Equivalency: 62-65

Qualification number (RQF): 603/7713/6

Progression routes: Skill Bridge Level 3 qualification within Beauty, Nail Services, Makeup or Wellness; or Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Beauty Therapy; or Level 3 Diploma in Wellbeing and Holistic Therapy; or Directly into employment or self-employment in the Beauty profession. Learner completing any of the certificates can carry that credit to progress to the Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy;

Availability: UK and international

What Will I Learn?

This range of practical and knowledge-based qualifications have been created to develop and equip therapists with skills, competencies and expertise in beauty therapy treatments – primarily relating to the face, hands and feet. These qualifications will also enable therapists to gain confidence in practice while gathering evidence in a realistic working environment.

The rationale for the qualifications is to provide recognition for those who wish to gain the necessary skills to enter employment in the beauty industry. Qualifi Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy is suitable for those progressing from Level 1 in Beauty Therapy as well as those new to the industry.

To achieve this qualification a learner must successfully complete nine units, all eight mandatory units, and at least one unit from the optional section:

Mandatory

Anatomy and physiology
Health, safety and hygiene
Client consultation
Manicure treatments
Pedicure treatments
Waxing treatments
Facial skincare treatments
Lash and brow treatments

Optional

Makeup techniques
UV Gel nail services
Basic business support
Advise on products and services
Freelance worker
Promotional activities
Threading treatments

Anatomy and physiology – learners will know the structure and function of the human body and understand the pathologies and their relation to relative and absolute contraindications to treatment.
Health, safety and hygiene – learners will be able to apply their knowledge and understanding of health, safety and hygiene when preparing for and providing services/treatments in a real or realistic working environment.
Client consultation – underpins all the practical technical units within this qualification. Learners will be able to conduct a concise consultation to determine the most appropriate service/treatment to meet the client’s needs and achieve the desired outcome/s.
Manicure treatments – learners will gain the skills and knowledge to use manicure techniques, tools and products safely and effectively to improve the appearance of the client’s hands and nails.
Pedicure treatments – learners will gain the skills and knowledge to use pedicure techniques, tools and products safely and effectively to improve the appearance of the client’s feet and toenails.
Waxing treatments – learners will gain the skills and knowledge to use waxing techniques, products and equipment safely and effectively to remove superfluous hair.
Facial skincare treatments – learners will be able to improve and maintain the health and appearance of client’s facial skin. They will understand how to use products, equipment and techniques to personalise treatment to suit the client’s skin type, condition and treatment objectives.
Lash and brow treatments – learners will be able to use techniques, products and tools to enhance the eyelashes and eyebrows safely and effectively, through lash and brow tinting, eyebrow shaping and the application of cluster lashes.
Makeup techniques – learners will be able to use makeup tools, techniques, products and strip lash accessories to correct and enhance the client’s facial features, taking into consideration the purpose for the makeup – for day, evening or a special occasion and the lighting the make-up will be worn in.
UV Gel nail services – gel nail products provide an increasingly popular nail finish. Learners will be able to provide a UV cured gel nail polish service to improve the appearance of the client’s nails.
Basic business support – learners will be able to provide carry out duties relating to reception, selling, stock taking and allied tasks for smooth running of the business and to support customer satisfaction.
Advise on products and services – learners will know how to promote, advise and instruct on products
and services, for client loyalty and satisfaction and to contribute to business success.
Freelance worker – learners will know the basics required to set up as a freelance stylist, therapist, nail
technician etc. including planning and managing time, marketing, legal and financial considerations.
Promotional activities – learners will know how to effectively plan, implement and evaluate
promotional activities such as demonstrations and presentations including using social media.
Threading treatments – learners will gain the skills and knowledge to perform safe and effective removal of unwanted hair using threading techniques

This qualification is designed for learners aged 16 years and above. Although there are no mandatory entry requirements for the Qualifi Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy, centres are responsible for ensuring that this qualification is appropriate to the ability of learners.
The qualification has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access and progression. Entry to the qualification will be through centre interview and learners will be assessed on an individual basis.