Qualification Information
| VTCT Product Code: AM20497 | GLH: 181 | Age Restriction: 14 |
| Qualification Number: 600/9605/6 | Units: 4 - 18 | Registration End Date: 31st Jul 2023 |
| Level: 2 | Minimum Credits: 23 |
Additional Information
Who is this qualification for?
The VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Hair and Beauty Services is a qualification that has been specifically designed to develop your practical skills in both hair and beauty enabling you to perform your own services as well as assist others.
This qualification is based on the National Occupational Standards (NOS) for hairdressing and beauty therapy and is recognised by the UK's leading professional body the British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (BABTAC) as a foundation qualification for further learning.
Entry onto this qualification can be via previous achievement of a Level 1 qualification in hair and beauty and/or a successful skills test and interview.
Why is this qualification most suitable?
This qualification is suitable for learners from the age of 14+ and is a good foundation for further learning in hairdressing or beauty therapy.
At 181 - 206 guided learning hours (GLH) this qualification is ideal as a standalone qualification to be taught over two years or delivered alongside another qualification such as the VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy (VRQ).
What does this qualification cover?
There are three mandatory units in this qualification for you to study including; the art of dressing hair, apply make-up and create an image based on a theme.
You will then be able to select one optional unit from a range of 15 units which include; health and safety, shampoo and conditioning hair, manicure and pedicure treatments, salon reception duties and the art of colouring hair, the full list of optional units is presented in the learner Record of Assessment book (RoA/specification on page 5).
What could this qualification lead to?
Progression routes for further learning at post 16 from the VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Hair and Beauty Services has many possibilities at Level 2 and Level 3. This could be a small award in one specialism (hair or beauty) or a full diploma covering a range of both skills.
Three suitable diplomas are:
- VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Fashion, Theatre and Media Hair and Make-Up Studies
- VTCT Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy General
- VTCT Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing
Alternatively, learners may wish to seek employment in the hairdressing or beauty therapy sector as:
- An assistant or apprentice
- Junior hairdresser or therapist with limited service ability
Qualification Structure
Mandatory - from this group you'll need to cover a minimum of 3 components and earn a minimum of 17 credits.
| Unit Code | Unit Ref | Unit Title | Level | Credits | GLH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV10345 | Y/502/3979 | The art of dressing hair | 2 | 5 | 30 |
| UV20437 | J/601/4222 | Apply make-up | 2 | 5 | 41 |
| UV20499 | J/600/8632 | Create an image based on a theme within the hair and beauty sector | 2 | 7 | 60 |
Optional - from this group you'll need to cover a minimum of 1 components and earn a minimum of 6 credits.
| Unit Code | Unit Ref | Unit Title | Level | Credits | GLH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV10346 | L/502/3980 | The art of photographic make-up | 2 | 5 | 30 |
| UV10416 | R/601/3557 | Providing basic manicure treatment | 1 | 3 | 30 |
| UV10417 | L/601/3556 | Providing basic pedicure treatment | 1 | 3 | 30 |
| UV10480 | R/600/4874 | Colour hair using temporary colour | 1 | 3 | 30 |
| UV20400 | H/601/4356 | Head massage | 2 | 4 | 30 |
| UV20420 | H/601/3563 | Apply skin tanning techniques | 2 | 4 | 30 |
| UV20423 | A/601/3570 | Body art design | 2 | 4 | 30 |
| UV20483 | R/600/8763 | Follow health and safety practice in the salon | 2 | 3 | 22 |
| UV20488 | H/600/8539 | Shampoo and condition the hair and scalp | 2 | 3 | 29 |
| UV20492 | T/600/8769 | Promote products and services to clients in a salon | 2 | 3 | 28 |
| UV20494 | T/600/8626 | The art of colouring hair | 2 | 7 | 60 |
| UV20514 | T/600/8531 | Style and finish African type hair | 2 | 5 | 45 |
| UV20573 | Y/601/4354 | Foot care | 2 | 4 | 30 |
| UV30333 | K/502/3470 | Nail art application | 1 | 3 | 30 |
| UV30342 | Y/502/3805 | Plaiting and twisting hair | 1 | 3 | 30 |
*For full details of the Rules of Combination for this qualification please see the Qualification Specification/Record of Assessment book.
Documents
*To find specifications for individual units, click on the "Structure" tab of your chosen qualification, select the unit code in the left hand column and on the new page click on the "Download unit book" tab under the unit title.
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