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Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy General

VTCT Skills Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy General · Ofqual 500/8839/7 · VTCT Skills

To confirm competence as a junior beauty therapist working in a commercial salon: facial skin care, waxing, manicure, pedicure, eye treatments, client care and salon health and safety.

Theory
Online, at your own pace
In the clinic
2 practical days
Course plan
8 online modules
Guided learning
458 hours

Course plan

What the course includes

8 online modules on the KCLINICS Academy platform, studied at your own pace, then 2 practical days in the clinic. The plan comes from our scheme of work for this qualification.

  • Online lesson
  • PDF learning material
  • Video demonstrations
  • Written homework
  • Practical day

Online modules

After the induction, each module has an online lesson, PDF learning material and written homework. Most modules also have video demonstrations and a quiz, and each unit ends with an online module test.

    • VTCT Skills registration
    • How to use the KCLINICS Academy platform: lessons, tests, homework and portfolio
    • Learner agreement and code of conduct
    • Introduction to all units, learning outcomes and assessment requirements
    • Lessons with photos and video demonstrations
    • Module quiz and written homework
    • End-of-module test

    Includes an online lesson, PDF learning material, video demonstrations and written homework.

    • Lessons with photos and video demonstrations
    • Module quiz and written homework
    • End-of-module test

    Includes an online lesson, PDF learning material, video demonstrations and written homework.

    • Lessons with photos and video demonstrations
    • Module quiz and written homework
    • End-of-module test

    Includes an online lesson, PDF learning material, video demonstrations and written homework.

    • Lessons with photos and video demonstrations
    • Module quiz and written homework
    • End-of-module test

    Includes an online lesson, PDF learning material, video demonstrations and written homework.

    • Lessons with photos and video demonstrations
    • Module quiz and written homework
    • End-of-module test

    Includes an online lesson, PDF learning material, video demonstrations and written homework.

    • Lessons with photos and video demonstrations
    • Module quiz and written homework
    • End-of-module test

    Includes an online lesson, PDF learning material, video demonstrations and written homework.

    • Lessons with photos and video demonstrations
    • Module quiz and written homework
    • End-of-module test

    Includes an online lesson, PDF learning material, video demonstrations and written homework.

Take the course plan with you

Every module, practical day and assessment for the Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy General, as a PDF.

2 practical days in the clinic

09:00 to 18:00, lunch 13:00 to 14:00

  1. Day 1

    09:00–18:00

    Open salon day

    1. 09:00–09:15Briefing, health and safety check, assessment plan
    2. 09:15–10:00Tutor demonstration
    3. 10:00–13:00Supervised practice
    4. 13:00–14:00Lunch
    5. 14:00–17:30Supervised practice and observed assessments
    6. 17:30–18:00Feedback, case studies and portfolio update
    On the day
    • Tutor demonstrations
    • Supervised treatments
    • Consultation and treatment records
  2. Day 2

    09:00–18:00

    Open salon day

    1. 09:00–09:15Briefing, health and safety check, assessment plan
    2. 09:15–10:00Tutor demonstration
    3. 10:00–13:00Supervised practice
    4. 13:00–14:00Lunch
    5. 14:00–17:30Supervised practice and observed assessments
    6. 17:30–18:00Feedback, case studies and portfolio update
    On the day
    • Supervised treatments
    • Observed practical assessments
    • Portfolio sign-off
Two practitioners in gloves work with handpieces on a smiling client’s face
Facial treatment in the clinic

Units and assessment

How you are assessed

7 units

  • UV20483Follow health and safety practice in the salon
  • UV20453Client care and communication in beauty-related industries
  • UV20398Provide facial skin care
  • UV20419Remove hair using waxing techniques
  • UV20422Provide manicure treatments
  • UV20423Provide pedicure treatments
  • UV20421Provide eyelash and eyebrow treatments

While you learn

  • Online quizzes
  • Module tests
  • Written homework
  • Tutor feedback; practical observation on open-salon days

Towards your certificate

  • Observed practical assessments on paying clients
  • VTCT external papers where the unit requires them
  • Portfolio of evidence

No external examination. The qualification is awarded on your portfolio and observed assessments.

Entry and progression

Before you start

Learners must be 18 or over (KCLINICS Academy policy). No formal prerequisite qualifications.

Level 2: Entry level: the skills to work as a junior therapist.

Before this course

No previous qualification needed.

This course

Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy General

Leads to: Laser and IPL practitioner in a salon or clinic, or in your own business

Fees and dates

Paying for the course

The fee is £2,410 for the whole qualification. You can pay in full or spread the cost.

Practical dates

You can enrol at any time, and we place you in the next suitable group. Admissions talks you through dates when they confirm your place.

Ask admissions about dates

Ways to pay

  • Pay in full by card or bank transfer.
  • Klarna or Clearpay at checkout, subject to their eligibility checks and approval. Klarna Pay in 3 is three payments of £803.33.
  • Monthly course finance through our finance partner, subject to status (18+, UK residents).
  • Employer funding: we can invoice your employer.

Direct government funding for learners (Advanced Learner Loans, Mayor of London Adult Skills Fund) is not available through KCLINICS Academy at present and is not expected before 2028. Monthly course finance and self or employer funding are available now.

Apply

Apply for a place

Tell us a little about you and we will confirm your place and next steps. No payment is taken until your place is confirmed.

Prefer to talk first? Call admissions on 020 8050 0750.

Your qualifications so far, any beauty or clinical experience, and what you would like to offer clients.

We handle your details as our privacy policy explains.

Questions

About studying with us

Ask admissions a question

Theory is online and self-paced, in 8 sessions. In the academy you attend 2 practical days (16 hours). You have 12 months from enrolment to complete.

Learners must be 18 or over (KCLINICS Academy policy). No formal prerequisite qualifications.

It depends on the technique. Some are practised on yourself or a fellow student, others on model clients booked through our model membership. On our special model offers you can bring a friend or relative as your model.

Practical days are compulsory. Tell the academy team in advance if you cannot attend: a missed practical day can be moved to the next available cohort, subject to availability.

Yes. You can pay by card, or choose Klarna or Clearpay at checkout, subject to their approval. Klarna Pay in 3 splits the fee into three interest-free payments of £803.33.

Laser and IPL practitioner in a salon or clinic, or in your own business. Next on the route: VTCT Skills (ITEC) Level 3 Certificate in Access to Aesthetic Therapies; VTCT Skills Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy Massage; VTCT Skills Level 3 Award in Adult Basic Life Support, AED and Management of Anaphylaxis.

Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy General£2,410Apply for a place
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