
VTCT Level 2 Award in Facial massage and skin care (VRQ) course
Ofqual / government regulated qualification
Exam board: VTCT (Vocational training & charitable trust)
VTCT Level 2 Award in Facial massage and skin Care (VRQ) course
Description:
The VTCT Level 2 Award in Facial Massage and Skin Care is a qualification that has been specifically designed to develop your practical
skills in; how to provide facial skin care.
Underpinning this qualification you will develop a sound knowledge of health and safety practices in a salon environment and how to promote client care and communications in beauty related industries. 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.
This qualification is completed through the exam board - The VTCT (Vocational training and charitable trust); and is Ofqual regulated.

Course information
Venue & course dates:
Scroll down the page for details of venue, course dates and to book the course
Pre-requisite / Entry level:
None
Course format:
5 practical (classroom) training / assessment / exam days + online learning modules + case studies
+ monthly video calls for coursework support (dates tbc)
Course content:
- Unit UV20483 – Follow health & safety practice in the salon,
- Unit UV20453 – Client care and communication in beauty-related industries,
- Unit UV20398 – Provide facial skin care
Duration:
- GLH (Guided Learning Hours): 98. (GLH incl’s. practical, coursework, case studies, assessments, research/reading, revision, written exams)
- Home study (Coursework): This is completed in your own time
- Practical Training: Please check out our current course dates on our website for the practical training element, additional dates can be supplied.
Attendance:
5 classroom days (ALL dates must be attended)
+ monthly video calls for coursework support (dates tbc)
Model required:
- Yes, you will be required to work on models to carry out your case studies at home.
- You may be required to bring a model for one to one training, and for your assessments
Case Studies:
You must carry out and document evidence of a minimum of 4 treatments
Exam board:
VTCT - Vocational training & charitable trust
(Ofqual / government regulated - www.vtct.org.uk)
Career potential:
Beauty therapist (skincare therapist) - employed or self-employed, working in a salon or spa or as a home / mobile therapist.
How this could benefit your clients:
Help clients with skincare through facials, provide skin analysis to assist in using products suitable for clients skin type and conditions, i.e., dry skin, oilt skin, dehydrated, mature and sensitive skin
Additional Costs:
You will need to purchase your own kits to bring to the training & in order to carry out your case studies, ie facial kit,
Qualification gained:
VTCT Level 2 Award in Facial massage and skin care (VRQ)
Qualification reference:
VTCT code: AB20122
Qulaification no: 500/8884/1
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.
Insurance:
Please check your insurance companies requirements before enrolling on this course? (It is the students responsibility to check coverage with their insurers BEFORE enrolling on this course)
Check out our Insurance page, if you are looking for insurance.
Choose a pricing plan
VTCT L2 Facial course - BIDEFORD, DEVON (Pay in full)
Bideford, Devon
Course Dates (5 days):
ALL DATES MUST BE ATTENDED
Jan '24 - Fri 5th, Fri 26th
Feb '24 - Fri 23rd
March '23 - Fri 22nd
April '24 - Fri 25th
+ monthly live zoom video coursework support lessons (dates tbc)
DATES ARE NON TRANSFERABLE TO ANY OTHER DATE OR VENUE
VTCT L2 Facial course - BIDEFORD, DEVON (Pay monthly x4)
Bideford, Devon
Course Dates (5 days):
ALL DATES MUST BE ATTENDED
Jan '24 - Fri 5th, Fri 26th
Feb '24 - Fri 23rd
March '23 - Fri 22nd
April '24 - Fri 25th
+ monthly live zoom video coursework support lessons (dates tbc)
DATES ARE NON TRANSFERABLE TO ANY OTHER DATE OR VENUE
Course curriculum
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1Section 1 - Welcome to the course
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2Section 2 - Routine, audio lesson (s) and case studies (downloadable)
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3Section 2 A - Preparing for assessments (observations)
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4Section 3 - Skin analysis
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5Section 4 - Unit UV20483 - Follow health and safety unit
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6Section 5 - Unit UV20453 - Client care unit
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7Section 6 - Unit UV20398 - Provide facial skin care unit
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8Section 7 - Revision activities - Avail on or before 1/1/24