Duration: 2 Years

Start Day/Time:

Hours of attendance and start date will be confirmed at interview or enrolment.

Qualification: NVQ Level 2

Awarded by: City & Guilds

Introduction:

Apprenticeships are a popular choice for young people aged 16 - 24* looking for on-the-job training and the opportunity to gain nationally recognised qualifications whilst earning a wage. Most of your training will be directly linked to the career you have chosen, gaining practical experience in the workplace, backed up by attendance at college just one day a week.

An Apprenticeship in Beauty Therapy will develop your employability skills and gives you valuable experience of a variety of routine beauty related activities. You will be working in a salon environment where your duties could encompass many areas of beauty such as communicating with colleagues and clients, dealing with customer enquiries, carrying out numerous practical beauty tasks, for example manicures. Your exact duties will depend upon your employer.

Where possible staff from College Apprenticeships Training will find you an employer and a place of work (although students who are already employed are welcome to apply if sponsored by their employer). Your offer of Apprenticeship training will be dependent upon work placements being available.

Apprenticeships are a great option for school leavers who want to get straight onto the career ladder. An Apprenticeship is equivalent to 5 GCSE's.

* Please note priority is given to applicants under 19 years of age. Due to funding arrangements, places maybe limited for 19-24 year olds.

Entry Requirements:

There are no formal entry requirements although you will need to demonstrate an interest in the beauty industry and have literacy and numeracy skills at Level 1 or above. All applicants for Apprenticeship training will be required to attend an interview. You should be medically able to take up employment in this vocational area.

Course Details:

To gain the full Apprenticeship you will work towards the following qualifications:

• NVQ Level 2 in Beauty

Key Skills in:

• Application of Number Level 1
• Communication Level 1

The NVQ qualification is work-related and will relate specifically to your job role.

Mandatory units include:

• G1 Ensure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety.
• G6 Promote additional products & services to clients
• G8 Develop & maintain your effectiveness at work
• BT4 Improve & maintain facial skin condition
• BT5 Provide eyelash & eyebrow treatments
• BT6 Remove hair using waxing techniques
• BT7 Provide manicure treatments
• BT8 Provide pedicure treatments

Also included

• G4 Fulfil salon reception duties

Course Assessment:

You will be continually assessed throughout your training. The assessments will take place in the college and in the workplace, plus you will take some external tests/examinations for key skills (if required). Your progress will be reviewed regularly and achievable targets set to ensure you complete your Apprenticeship on time.

Course Progression:

On successful completion of this Apprenticeship you could progress to an Advanced Apprenticeship in Beauty Therapy (NVQ3).

Cost: