QUALIFI LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN FACIAL SKINCARE
Specifications
| Qualification title: | Level 2 Certificate in Facial Skincare |
| Qualification type: | Occupational Qualification |
| Level: | 2 |
| Accreditation status: | Accredited |
| Credit Equivalency: | 30 |
| Qualification number (RQF): | 603/7713/6 |
| Progression routes: | A Level 3 qualification within Beauty, Nail Services, Makeup or Wellness; or Qualifi Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Beauty Therapy; or Qualifi Level 3 Diploma in Wellbeing and Holistic Therapy; or Directly into employment or self-employment in the Beauty profession.Learner completing any of the certificates can carry that credit to progress to the Qualifi Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy; |
| Availability: | UK and international |
| Centre Specification: | Click here to download |
| CASS Strategy: | Click here to download |
Qualification Overview
This range of practical and knowledge-based qualifications have been created to develop and equip therapists with skills, competencies and expertise in beauty therapy treatments – primarily relating to the face, hands and feet. These qualifications will also enable therapists to gain confidence in practice while gathering evidence in a realistic working environment.
The rationale for the qualifications is to provide recognition for those who wish to gain the necessary skills to enter employment in the beauty industry. Qualifi Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy is suitable for those progressing from Level 1 in Beauty Therapy as well as those new to the industry.
Units
To achieve this qualification a learner must successfully complete all four mandatory units:
Mandatory
- Anatomy and physiology
- Health, safety and hygiene
- Client consultation
- Facial skincare treatments
Learning Outcomes
- Anatomy and physiology – learners will know the structure and function of the human body and understand the pathologies and their relation to relative and absolute contraindications to treatment.
- Health, safety and hygiene – learners will be able to apply their knowledge and understanding of health, safety and hygiene when preparing for and providing services/treatments in a real or realistic working environment.
- Client consultation – underpins all the practical technical units within this qualification. Learners will be able to conduct a concise consultation to determine the most appropriate service/treatment to meet the client’s needs and achieve the desired outcome/s.
- Facial skincare treatments – learners will be able to improve and maintain the health and appearance of client’s facial skin. They will understand how to use products, equipment and techniques to personalise treatment to suit the client’s skin type, condition and treatment objectives.
Entry Requirements
- This qualification is designed for learners aged 16 years and above. Although there are no mandatory entry requirements for the Qualifi Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy, centres are responsible for ensuring that this qualification is appropriate to the ability of learners.
- The qualification has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access and progression. Entry to the qualification will be through centre interview and learners will be assessed on an individual basis.