Qualification Information
| VTCT Product Code: BT2D2 | GLH: | Age Restriction: 16 |
| Qualification Number: 603/0231/8 | Units: 14 | Registration End Date: 31st Jul 2020 |
| Level: 2 |
Additional Information
Statement of purpose
Who is this qualification for?
The VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Counter Consultancy is a Technical Certificate qualification aimed at learners aged 16-19 who are in a full-time Level 2 education programme and wish to pursue a career as an employed and/or self-employed counter consultant.
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification but in order to optimise their chances of success, a learner will ideally hold a Level 1 qualification or equivalent in beauty therapy.
What does this qualification cover?
This qualification is based on the national occupational standards for beauty therapy and includes all the required elements to work effectively as a counter consultant. Learners must achieve all mandatory units which include:
• Health safety and hygiene
• Consultation and record keeping
• Make-up applications
• Display stock to promote beauty sales
• Process payments for beauty purchases
• Principles of the retail sales of make-up, cosmetics and perfumery products
• Principles of effective customer service skills
• Instruct on make-up application
• Express facial treatments
• Instruct on product application
• Anatomy and physiology for beauty counter consultants
Throughout this qualification, learners will develop their knowledge and understanding of relevant anatomy and physiology and health and safety. They will also develop the knowledge, understanding and skills to consult with clients whilst providing a range of beauty services including express facial treatments and make-up applications. Learners will develop their abilities to instruct on product and make-up applications whist developing their knowledge and understanding of the principles of retail sales for make-up, cosmetics and perfumery products. In parallel, learners will develop their communication and customer service skills, their awareness of environmental sustainability and their commercial skills, all of which are valued highly by employers. Problem solving, team working and research skills will also be developed.
Why is this qualification the most suitable?
This qualification is the only VTCT Technical Certificate qualification in beauty counter consultancy. It will qualify learners to become employed as a beauty counter consultant.
At 397 Total Qualification Time (TQT), the Diploma is most suitable for learners who continue, as part of their programme of study to work towards achieving Level 2 English and maths, or those undertaking another qualification in parallel.
What could this qualification lead to?
Learners who achieve this qualification are eligible to become members of the British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (BABTAC) or Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT). As a beauty counter consultant, learners could progress directly into employment in a variety of contexts, which include:
• commercial retail environments
• commercial salons/day spas
Whilst the primary purpose of this qualification is to prepare learners for employment, learners may choose to develop their knowledge and skills further by completing a specialist qualification at Level 3 in one or more of the following areas:
• beauty therapy
• holistic therapies
Who supports this qualification?
This qualification is regulated by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual).
This qualification has been approved by the Department for Education for teaching to 16-19 year olds from September 2017, and will be first reported in the technical certificate category of the 2019 16-19 performance tables (subject to confirmation).
This qualification has been developed collaboratively with employers, professional associations and key stakeholders in the beauty therapy sector. The knowledge, skills and competencies gained will provide the best possible opportunity for progression into employment.
This qualification is formally supported by the following organisations:
| Name | Website address |
| Federation of Holistic Therapists | FHT.org.uk |
| British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology | babtac.com |
Qualification Structure
Components - from this group you'll need to cover a minimum of 3 components and earn a minimum of credits.
| Unit Code | Unit Ref | Unit Title | Level | Credits | GLH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BT2D2.EX1 | External Examination 1 BT2D2 | 2 | |||
| BT2D2.EX2 | External Examination 2 BT2D2 | 2 | |||
| BT2D2.SYN | Graded Synoptic Assessment BT2D2 | 2 |
Mandatory Group - from this group you'll need to cover a minimum of 11 components and earn a minimum of credits.
| Unit Code | Unit Ref | Unit Title | Level | Credits | GLH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UBT201M | T/615/0653 | Make-up applications | 2 | 40 | |
| UBT204M | Y/615/0726 | Principles of effective customer service skills | 2 | 30 | |
| UBT205M | H/615/0728 | Consultation and record keeping | 2 | 30 | |
| UBT207M | M/615/0733 | Display stock to promote beauty sales | 2 | 30 | |
| UBT208M | F/615/0736 | Process payments for beauty purchases | 2 | 20 | |
| UBT209M | J/615/0740 | Instruct on make-up application | 2 | 30 | |
| UBT210M | A/615/0749 | Instruct on product application | 2 | 30 | |
| UBT211M | T/615/0751 | Express facial treatments | 2 | 30 | |
| UBT212M | L/615/0755 | Principles of the retail sales of make-up, cosmetics and perfumery products | 2 | 40 | |
| UBT213M | D/615/0758 | Anatomy and physiology for beauty counter consultants | 2 | 20 | |
| UCO34M | Y/615/0807 | Health, safety and hygiene | 2 | 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.
Centres approved to run this qualification
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| Centre Name | Telephone | Website | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Havant & South Downs College | 023 9279 7995 | Visit website | Hampshire |
| Canterbury College | 01227 811111 | Visit website | Kent |
| East Kent College | 01843 605040 | Visit website | Kent |
| East Kent College - Dover | 01304 244303 | Visit website | Kent |
| East Kent College - Folkestone | 01303 858216 | Visit website | Kent |
| Ormiston Victory Academy | 01603 742310 | Visit website | Norfolk |
| Harrogate College | 01423 879466 | Visit website | North Yorkshire |