Hair & Beauty VTCT Qualifications

 The VTCT Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing is a substantial vocational qualification for learners seeking a career as an employed and/or self-employed hairdresser/stylist. This qualification is based on the Level 2 Hairdressing National Occupational Standards (NOS) and is recognised by the UK's lead hairdressing professional association (The Hairdressing Council) as being fit for purpose for preparing learners for a career as a hairdresser/stylist. 

*  Give customers a positive impression of yourself and your organisation 

*  Ensure responsibility for actions to reduce risks to health and safety 

* Shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp 

* Change hair colour 

* Advise and consult with clients 

* Style and finish hair 

* Set and dress hair 

* Cut hair using basic techniques 

Optional Units 

* Fulfil salon reception duties 

* Attach hair to enhance a style 

 The VTCT Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing is a occupational qualification for learners seeking a career as an employed and/or self-employed hairdresser/stylist. This qualification is based on Hairdressing National Occupational Standards (NOS) and is recognised by the UK's lead hairdressing professional association (The Hairdressing Council) as being fit for purpose for preparing learners for a career as a  hairdresser/stylist. Learners should hold a Level 2 qualification in hairdressing prior to undertaking this qualification.

* Promote additional services or products to customers

* Monitor procedures to safely control work operations

* Provide hairdressing consultation services

* Creatively cut hair using a combination of techniques 

Optional Unit

*  Colour hair using a variety of techniques 

* Provide colour correction services 

* Creatively style and dress hair
* Develop and enhance creative hairdressing skills
 

 The VTCT Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Barbering is a substantial vocational qualification for learners seeking a career as an employed and/or self-employed barber. This qualification is based on the Level 2 Barbering National Occupational Standards (NOS) and is recognised by the UK's leading professional association (The British Barbering Association - BBA) as being fit for purpose for preparing learners for a career as a barber.

Entry onto this qualification can be via previous attainment of a Level 1 qualification in hairdressing/barbering and/or a successful skills test and interview.
 

* Ensure responsibility for actions to reduce risks to health and safety

*Cut hair using basic barbering techniques

*Cut facial hair to shape using basic techniques

*Dry and finish men's hair

*Shampoo,condition and treat the hair and scalp

*Advice and consult with clients 

 The VTCT Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Barbering is a occupational qualification for learners seeking a career as an employed and/or self-employed barber. This qualification is based on barbering National Occupational Standards (NOS) and is recognised by the UK's lead barbering professional association (British Barbering Association - BBA) as being fit for purpose for preparing learners for a career as a senior barber. Learners should hold a Level 2 qualification in barbering prior to undertaking this qualification.

 
*Promote additional services or products to customers

*Monitor procedures to safely control work operations

*Design and create a range of facial hair shapes

*Creatively cut hair using a combination of barbering techniques

*Provide hairdressing consultation services 

Optional Units

* Colour hair using a variety of techniques 

* Provide colour correction services 

* Provide shaving services 

 The VTCT Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy General is a substantial vocational qualification for learners seeking a career as an employed and/or self-employed beauty therapist. This qualification is based on the beauty therapy National Occupational Standards (NOS) and is recognised by the UK's leading professional bodies (The British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (BABTAC) and the Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT)) as being fit for purpose for preparing learners for a career as a beauty therapist. 

* Provide facial skin care treatment

* Enhance the appearance of eyebrows and eyelashes

* Carry out waxing services

* Provide manicure services

* Provide pedicure services

* Develop and maintain effectiveness at work

* Promote additional services or products to customers

* Ensure responsibility for actions to reduce risks to health and safety 

Optional Units

* Provide make-up services 

* Fulfil salon reception duties 

 The VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Specialist Techniques is a substantial vocational qualification for learners seeking a career as an employed and/or self-employed beautician/beauty specialist. This qualification is based on the beauty therapy National Occupational Standards (NOS) and is recognised by the UK's leading professional bodies (The British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (BABTAC) and the Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT)) as being fit for purpose for preparing learners for a career as a beautician/beauty specialist.

* Provide facial skincare

* Remove hair using waxing techniques

* Provide eyelash and brow treatments 

* Apply make-up

* Client care and communication in beauty-related industries

* Provide manicure treatments

* Provide pedicure treatments

* Follow health and safety practice in the salon

* Salon reception duties 

Optional Units

* Provide eyelash perming 

* Create an image based on a theme within the hair and beauty sector 

 The VTCT Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy Massage is a substantial vocational qualification that will confirm your competence as a beauty massage therapist. Some of the treatments covered within this qualification are subject to age restrictions in certain regions, where local council special treatment licensing applies. The VTCT Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy Massage is also offered outside apprenticeships by education and training providers who can offer this course in a real salon environment and provide you with the opportunity to learn beauty massage skills, whilst working on real clients. It is important for you to have the opportunity to learn in a real working environment, particularly because this qualification leads to employment in such a client-centred and service orientated sector. 

* Provide body massage treatments

* Provide Indian head massage

* Carry out massage using pre-blended aromatherapy oils

* Provide stone therapy treatments

* Monitor procedures to safely control work operations

* Contribute to the planning and implementation of promotional activities 

Optional Units

* Provide single eyelash extension treatments
*  Provide self-tanning services 

 The VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Studies is a technical level qualification that provides learners with the knowledge, understanding and skills to work as a beauty therapist. This qualification is based on Habia National Occupational Standards (NOS). This qualification is recognised by the UK's largest beauty therapy trade body/professional association i.e. The Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT) and also the UK's second largest association representing beauty therapy employers; the British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (BABTAC) as being fit for purpose for preparing learners for a career as a beauty therapist.

This qualification has specifically been designed for the 16-19 age group and builds on existing knowledge and understanding of beauty therapy gained at Level 2, enabling learners to expand the scope of their technical skills to prepare learners for employment as a beauty therapist.

The content of this qualification is comprised of all the required elements to work effectively as a beauty therapist including health and safety, client care and communication, electrical face and body treatments, and body massage. These units are all mandatory.

Learners also have the opportunity to undertake optional units to enhance their range of practical skills such as applying individual semi-permanent eyelash extensions, intimate waxing for male and female clients, micro-dermabrasion skin treatments, self tanning, electrical epilation, stone therapy, massage using pre-blended aromatherapy oils and Indian head massage. This qualification is comprised of five mandatory units and in order to be awarded the qualification, learners must also gain a minimum of 8 credits from units in the optional group. 

* Provide facial electrotherapy treatments

*Provide body electrotherapy treatments

*Provide body massage

*Client care and communication in beauty-related industries

*Monitor and maintain health and safety practice in the salon 

Optional Units 

* Apply micro dermabrasion 

* Apply stone therapy massage 

The VTCT Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy is a substantial vocational qualification that will confirm your competence as a beauty therapist. This qualification forms part of an apprenticeship framework, however is also offered outside apprenticeships by education and training providers who can offer this course in a real salon environment and provide you with the opportunity to learn beauty therapy skills, whilst working on real clients. It is important for you to have the opportunity to learn in a real working environment, particularly because this qualification leads to employment in such a client-centred and service orientated sector.
 

* Provide body electrical treatments

* Provide facial electrical treatments

* Provide body massage treatments

* Provide electrical epilation treatments

* Monitor procedures to safely control work operations

* Contribute to the planning and implementation of promotional activities 

Optional Units 

*  Provide stone therapy treatments 

This course will provide you with a fully comprehensive education within LASER and IPL treatments. It is an advanced course specialising in reducing hair growth and photo rejuvenation of the skin using intense light and laser treatments. In this qualification, you will develop an understanding of managing a safe working practice and how to identify and control hazards. You will also learn how to identify hair and skin conditions and those clients suitable for intense light and laser system treatment. Training is held in small groups and during your clinical practice you will be assessed on your occupational competence.

You will learn how to prepare and demonstrate LASER and IPL treatments including: preparation of the therapist, client, working area, full consultation, tissue analysis & Fitzpatrick scale, contraindications, aftercare advice, clinical outcome, clinical side effects, full treatment protocol, recording and evaluation of the treatment - all in compliance with LASER and IPL local rules and legislations procedure.

You will learn how to perform hair removal treatments using IPL and LASER for all areas of the body; setting correct parameters for the hair type and colour on different skin types. Underpinning knowledge will be delivered by lectures for the duration of 4 consecutive days. Practical knowledge will be fully achieved.

 The VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Laser and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Treatments is an advanced qualification that has been specifically designed for beauty therapists.

This qualification is based on beauty therapy National Occupational Standards (NOS). 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.

Entry onto this qualification can be via previous attainment of a Level 3 qualification in a relevant discipline 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. 

This Core of Knowledge’ (CoK) training will provide you with a fundamental understanding of laser and light technology, how light interacts with skin to produce specific biological effects and how to use laser and intense pulsed light (IPL) safely. 

*What are Lasers - what they look like, what they emit, how they work etc.

*An overview of Laser Tissue Interactions and Applications

*Laser Optical and Associated Hazards

*Practical Laser Safety Precautions

*Laser Safety Management; local rules, the LPA and the LPS

*MHRA Guidance

 The VTCT Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Nail Services is a substantial vocational qualification for learners seeking a career as an employed and/or self-employed nail technician. This qualification is based on the nail services National Occupational Standards (NOS) and is recognised by the UK's leading professional bodies (The British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (BABTAC) and the Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT)) as being fit for purpose for preparing learners for a career as a junior nail technician.

Entry onto this qualification can be via previous attainment of a Level 1 qualification in beauty therapy and/or a successful skills test and interview. 

*Provide manicure services

*Provide pedicure services

*Carry out nail art services

*Apply and maintain nail enhancements to create a natural finish

*Fulfil salon reception duties

*Develop and maintain effectiveness at work

*Promote additional services or products to customers

*Ensure responsibility for actions to reduce risks to health and safety 

 The VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Nail Technology is a substantial vocational qualification that will prepare you for a career as a nail technician. This qualification is designed for learners aged 16 years or over and will support you to gain employment as a nail technician, as the units contained in this qualification cover all the skills and knowledge required for this role. Entry onto this qualification can be via previous attainment of a Level 2 qualification in beauty therapy and/or a successful skills test and interview.

This is a vocational qualification and includes all the required elements to work effectively as a nail technician including mandatory units covering the following:

* providing manicures and pedicures

* applying and maintaining nail enhancements

* maintaining personal health and well-being

* health and safety 

* client care

The optional units you will cover are the following:

* Display stock to promote sales in a salon

* Promote products and services to clients in a salon

* Enhance nails using electric files 

* Design and apply nail art 

This is a practical-based qualification intended for those who assess both occupational competence in the work environment, vocational skills, knowledge and understanding in environments other than the workplace (i.e. classroom or other training environments). Entry onto this qualification will require you to have full competence in the vocational subject area that you will be assessing and you will need to access to a cohort of learners, so that you can gather evidence for real assessments. 

This qualification has been specifically designed to equip to a wide range of teachers/trainers and facilitators with the requisite skills and knowledge required to full-fill a teaching role. This course covers preparation, planning and basic course design. They will also gain teaching delivery skills and participate in micro-teaching sessions.