Beauty Therapy Apprenticeships
Our apprenticeships are suitable for both school leavers looking to start their careers and those already working in a role who want to gain an industry related qualification…
Beauty Therapy is an industry that is growing tremendously worldwide!
Beauty NVQs are set by HABIA – The Hairdressing and Beauty Industry Authority. Qualified therapists can enjoy opportunities in a wide variety of businesses, such as health farms, cruise liners, beauty and hairdressing salons, mobile, sports clubs or even teaching.
An apprenticeship standard in Beauty Therapy at level 2 is a nationally recognised route into the Beauty industry.
Beauty Therapist Level 2
- Learning while you are employed full-time with a salon
- A level 2 Diploma for Beauty Therapy and Functional Skills in Mathematics & English at level 1 if required
- Learning on ‘day release’ at one of HOET’s Training Academies in Birmingham, Coventry, Leicester or Rugby
Course Content
- Provide facial treatments
- Provide eyelash and eyebrow treatments
- Provide waxing services
- Apply make up
- Provide manicures and hand treatments
- Provide pedicures and foot treatments
- Provide basic massage treatments
End Point Assessment Information
The assessment is split into two parts. Part one is a knowledge test. This is a multiple choice test and made up of 40 questions. Learners will have 60 minutes to complete the test and will only be able to progress onto the second part of the EPA assessment if this has been achieved. The second assessment is a practical observation. The observation will provide a “snap shot” holistic assessment of practical skills similar to an industry trade test. Learners will be required to source their own models; this is a minimum of two and demonstrate a range of services against industry standards and timings.
Advanced Beauty Therapist Level 3
- Learning while you are employed full-time with a salon
- A level 3 Standard for Advanced Beauty Therapy and Functional Skills in Mathematics & English at level 2 if required
- Learning on ‘day release’ at one of HOET’s Training Academies in Birmingham, Coventry, Leicester or Rugby
Course Content
For both advanced facial technical and advanced body technical including:
- Galvanic
- Micro-current
- Microdermabrasion
- Low intensity LED light
- Skin warming devices
- High/radio frequency
- Lymphatic drainage equipment
End Point Assessment Information
The End Point Assessment consists of 3 assessments. A knowledge test to accurately demonstrate the candidates underpinning knowledge, an observation and technology demonstration. The candidate will be required to complete a treatment log for submission based on treatments provided using all 15 technologies. The EPA must be completed using two clients.
Options and pay
The apprenticeship is usually full time employed with a local employer.
Will I get paid?
Employed apprentices will be paid a minimum rate of £4.81 per hour (often more). Apprenticeship wage accurate as of April 2021.
How long does it take to complete?
The average length of an apprenticeship is 12-18 months, although it can be tailored to suit your needs.
Will I need a uniform?
Yes – If you are studying an apprenticeship in Hairdressing or Beauty Therapy with us and are on day release from your salon you will need to order a tunic through mycollegeuniform.com. Click the buttons below for logins, instructions and FAQs…
