VTCT Courses
Your Path to Excellence in Beauty TherapyOur VTCT courses are structured to cater to various levels of expertise, ensuring a progressive and comprehensive learning journey in beauty therapy.
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Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing
The Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing is a job ready qualification based on National Occupational Standards (NOS). This qualification will provide you with the requisite knowledge, understanding and skills to work competently as a hairdresser.
Qualification number: 500/7357/6
The Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing is a job ready qualification based on National Occupational Standards (NOS). This qualification will provide you with the requisite knowledge, understanding and skills to work competently as a hairdresser. Throughout this qualification you will ensure responsibility to reduce risks to health and safety, give customers a positive impression, advise and consult with clients, shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp, change hair colour, cut hair using basic techniques, style and finish hair and set and dress hair. You will be supervised by technical staff and assessed on your occupational competence.
Mandatory units
G20 Ensure responsibility for actions to reduce risks to health and safety
G17 Give customers a positive impression of yourself and your organisation
G7 Advise and consult with clients
GH8 Shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp
GH9 Change hair colour
GH12 Cut hair using basic techniques
GH10 Style and finish hair
GH11 Set and dress hair
Optional units – 6 (minimum) credits
G4 Fulfil salon reception duties
G18 Promote additional services or products to customers
G8 Develop and maintain effectiveness at work
GH13 Plait and twist hair
GH14 Perm and neutralise hair
GH15 Attach hair to enhance a style
If you wish to choose extra unit/s from above £150 payable per unit registration.
Level 2 NVQ in Beauty Therapy
The Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy General is a job ready qualification based on National Occupational Standards (NOS). This qualification will provide you with the requisite knowledge, understanding and skills to work competently as a beauty therapist.
Qualification number: 500/8839/7
The Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy General is a job ready qualification based on National Occupational Standards (NOS). This qualification will provide you with the requisite knowledge, understanding and skills to work competently as a beauty therapist. Throughout this qualification you will ensure responsibility to reduce risks to health and safety, promote additional services or products to clients, develop and maintain your effectiveness at work, provide facial skincare treatment, enhance the appearance of eyebrows and lashes, carry out waxing services and provide pedicure and manicure services. You will be supervised by technical staff and assessed on your occupational competence.
Qualification structure
Mandatory units – 45 credits
G20 Ensure responsibility for actions to reduce risks to health and safety
G18 Promote additional products or services to customers
G8 Develop and maintain effectiveness at work
B4 Provide facial skin care treatment
B5 Enhance the appearance of eyebrows and eyelashes
B6 Carry out waxing services
N2 Provide manicure services
N3 Provide pedicure services
Optional units – 9 (minimum) credits
B7 Carry out ear piercing
B8 Provide make-up services
G4 Fulfil salon reception duties
B34 Provide threading services
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy
Within this qualification you will develop a sound knowledge of health and safety, client care and communication and you can also choose to learn about IT and data handling and contributing to the effective running of a beauty therapy business.
Qualification number: 500/8964/X
Pre requisites:
- Previous Level 2 qualification in Beauty Therapy is required.
- All learners will undertake the VTCT Level (ITEC) 2 Award in Infection Prevention (COVID-19)
Introduction National Occupational Standards (NOS)
The VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Beauty
Therapy Treatments is a course that has been specifically designed to develop your practical
beauty therapy skills such as; face and body electrotherapy and body massage.
To further enhance your practical skills, you will have the opportunity to choose from the
following practical units; providing massage using pre-blended aromatherapy oils, electrical
epilation, individual permanent lashes, intimate waxing, spray tan and how to apply self-tan
products, and nail enhancements.
Within this qualification you will develop a sound knowledge of health and safety, client care and communication and you can also choose to learn about IT and data handling and contributing to the effective running of a beauty therapy business. You will also develop an underpinning knowledge and understanding of the practical skills learned throughout this qualification.
The purpose of this qualification is to develop your skills as a beauty therapist to enable you to provide beauty therapy treatments. Units in this qualification have been mapped to the relevant NOS (where applicable). This qualification is regulated on the Regulated Qualifications Framework.
This qualification is approved and supported by the Hairdressing and Beauty Industry Authority (HABIA), the standard setting body for hair, beauty, nails and spa qualifications.
Prerequisite
Learners who wish to undertake this qualification must also achieve the VTCT (ITEC) Level 2 Award in Infection Prevention (COVID-19) for Beauty Therapy and Nail Services qualification or a regulated equivalent.
This qualification may lead directly into employment in as a senior beauty therapist in a beauty salon or spa or to self-employment as a mobile beauty therapist.
Qualification structure
Mandatory units – 42 credits
UV30491 Monitor and maintain health and safety practice in the salon
UV30468 Client care and communication in beauty related industries
UV20415 Working in beauty related industries
UV30424 Provide body massage
UV30403 Provide facial electrotherapy treatments
UV30404 Provide body electrotherapy treatments
Total credits required – 58 (minimum)
All mandatory units must be completed.
Optional units – 16 (minimum) credits
UV30425 Provide massage using pre-blended aromatherapy oils
UV30474 Provide electrical epilation
UV30426 Apply individual permanent lashes
UV30428 Intimate waxing for female clients
UV30432 Nail enhancements and advanced hand and nail art techniques 7 60
UV30459 IT and data handling in the hair and beauty
UV30449 Contribute to the effective running of business
UV30574 Provide Indian head massage
UV30430 Apply micro dermabrasion
UV30475 Apply stone therapy massage
UV30433 Explore technological developments within the hair beauty and associated areas
Vtct Level 3 Diploma In Massage Therapy
The VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Massage Therapy is a qualification that has been specifically designed to develop your practical skills in; how to provide body massage, massage using pre-blended aromatherapy oils, Indian head massage and stone therapy massage.
Qualification number: 500/8967/5
The VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Massage Therapy is a qualification that has been specifically designed to develop your practical skills in; how to provide body massage, massage using pre-blended aromatherapy oils, Indian head massage and stone therapy massage.
Underpinning this qualification, you will develop a sound knowledge of how to monitor and maintain health and safety practices in a salon environment, how to promote client care and communications in beauty related industries, how to maintain personal health and wellbeing as well as exploring the origins of massage and the principles of complementary and alternative medicine. You will also develop an underpinning knowledge and understanding of the practical skills learned throughout this qualification.
The purpose of this qualification is to develop your skills in beauty therapy to a high level of occupational ability, to enable you to perform your own salon services. Units in this qualification have been mapped to the relevant NOS (where applicable). This qualification is regulated on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). This qualification is approved and supported by the Hairdressing and Beauty Industry Authority (HABIA), the standard setting body for hair, beauty, nails and spa qualifications.
Qualification structure – Mandatory units – 52 credits
UV30491 Monitor and maintain health and safety practice in the salon
UV30468 Client care and communication in beauty related industries
UV30493 Maintaining personal health and wellbeing
UV30424 Provide body massage
UV30410 Explore the origins of massage and principles of complementary and alternative medicine
UV30475 Apply stone therapy massage
UV30574 Provide Indian head massage
UV30425 Provide massage using pre-blended aromatherapy oils
VTCT Level 4 Diploma in Salon Management
Introduction National Occupational Standards (NOS) The VTCT Level 4 Diploma in Salon Management is an advanced qualification that has been specifically designed for existing or aspiring salon managers.
Qualification number: 600/1397/7
Introduction National Occupational Standards (NOS) The VTCT Level 4 Diploma in Salon Management is an advanced qualification that has been specifically designed for existing or aspiring salon managers. Throughout this qualification you will plan the management of products and services for your salon by; analysing data for planning purposes, set operational objectives, monitor working practices, evaluate stock control and equipment levels and provide recommendations to increase salon revenue. You will research, monitor and recommend improvements to ensure the health, safety and security, the quality of client care and management of sales for your salon. From the optional unit section of this qualification you have the opportunity to select an area of study which is most relevant to your business needs.
This could be; the interesting area of research into the latest products and techniques, public relations (PR), IT and data handling, human resources, salon design and marketing for the hair and beauty sector. Alternatively, you may wish to develop your advanced technical skills in, for example, hair colour correction, micro dermabrasion or laser and light treatments.
This qualification is suitable for hairdressers, barbers, beauty therapists and nail technicians. Units in this qualification have been mapped to the relevant NOS (where applicable).
This qualification is accredited on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). This qualification is approved and supported by the Hairdressing and Beauty Industry Authority (HABIA), the standard setting body for hair, beauty, nails and spa qualifications.
Prerequisites You are expected to hold a Level 3 qualification in a relevant discipline, or significant industry experience prior to undertaking this qualification. Your centre will have ensured that you have the required knowledge, understanding and skills to enrol and successfully achieve this qualification.
Progression Opportunities: When you have successfully completed this qualification you will be in a position to either:
- Move into paid employment
- Accept additional responsibilities within your salon
- Aspire to promotion
- Use this as a platform for continued higher education studies
Progression job opportunities:
This qualification has been designed specifically for the hair and beauty related industries, to work as a salon manager.
This is an excellent platform for:
- You to provide salon management leadership
- CPD
Qualification structure
Mandatory units
UV40462 Management of health, safety and security in the salon
UV40464 Quality management of client care in the hair and beauty sector
UV40465 Sales management in the hair and beauty sector
UV40466 Public relations (PR) in the hair and beauty sector
UV40467 Salon management
Optional units – 10 (minimum) credits
UV30452 Research in the hair and beauty sector
UV30457 Salon design for the hair and beauty sector
UV30460 Marketing in the hair and beauty sector
UV30509 Human resource management within the hair and beauty sector
UV40502 Manage the creation of a hair style collection
All mandatory units must be completed.
UV30428 Intimate waxing for female clients
UV30430 Apply micro dermabrasion
UV40412 Advanced epilation techniques
UV30426 Apply individual permanent lashes
UV40413 Laser and light treatments for hair removal
UV40414 Laser and light treatments for skin rejuvenation
UV41304 Enhance appearance using micropigmentation treatment
VTCT Level 4 Diploma In Advanced Beauty Therapy (Qcf)
Introduction National Occupational Standards (NOS) The Level 4 Diploma in Advanced Beauty Therapy (QCF) is a vocationally related qualification that is focused on advanced beauty practices for reducing hair growth using intense light and laser treatments and skin rejuvenation using intense light and microdermabrasion.
Qualification number: 500/8886/5
Introduction National Occupational Standards (NOS) The Level 4 Diploma in Advanced Beauty Therapy (QCF) is a vocationally related qualification that is focused on advanced beauty practices for reducing hair growth using intense light and laser treatments and skin rejuvenation using intense light and microdermabrasion. You will also develop an understanding of product chemistry, the physiology of ageing and the principles of dermatology and microbiology.
This qualification also covers salon management, with the opportunity to learn about management functions such as PR, marketing, and research. You will be assessed on your occupational competence.
This qualification has been mapped to the relevant NOS, and is accredited on the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF). This qualification is approved and supported by the Hairdressing and Beauty Industry Authority (HABIA), the standard setting body for hair, beauty, nails and spa qualifications.
Qualification structure Mandatory units – 83 credits
UV40462 Management of health, safety and security in the salon
UV40461 Chemistry of hair and beauty products
UV40463 Physiology of ageing
UV40464 Quality management of client care in the hair and beauty sector
UV30456 Dermatology and microbiology
UV30430 Apply micro dermabrasion
UV40413 Laser and light treatments for hair removal
UV40414 Laser and light treatments for skin rejuvenation
UV40467 Salon management
Optional units – 10 (minimum) credits
UV40466 Public relations (PR) in the hair and beauty sector
UV30469 Cultural, social and technological influences on beauty-related industries
UV30452 Research in the hair and beauty sector
UV30459 IT and data handling in the hair and beauty sector
UV30460 Marketing in the hair and beauty sector
