VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Hair and Beauty Skills

KS4 (Year 10-11)

This course aims to let learners develop their hair and beauty skills, techniques and knowledge. All units are a foundation for further study in the hair and beauty sector and more broadly.

Students will be given the opportunity to develop the basic knowledge and some practical skills required in the workplace, such as client and customer skills and job interview skills.

The course is delivered by teachers who have had many years of experience in the industries, with some owning their own businesses.

Students will be required to wear a uniform in order to create a professional image.

 

Course Locations

· Colcot Road, Barry.

· Various host schools, Cardiff.

 

Length of Course

· One day a week over two years.

 

Qualification on Completion

VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Hair and Beauty Skills (VRQ)

 

Course Outline

The course is made up of the following units:

· 1 mandatory unit; Creating an image based on a theme

· 4 optional units; Choose from nail art, basic manicure, plaiting and twisting hair, blow-dry and finish hair, basic skincare, photographic make-up and many more

 

Course Outcomes

This qualification is equivalent to 2 GCSEs grades A* - C.

The qualification is awarded by the VTCT (Vocational Training Charitable Trust) and can be used to access associated full time post-16 courses at CAVC and beyond.

 

Potential Progression Routes

Full-time courses at CAVC;

· Level 1 Hairdressing and Beauty Courses

· Level 2 Hairdressing and Beauty Courses

· Other Level 1, 2 & 3 courses.