Hair and Beauty

course information

VTCT Skills Level 2 Extended Award in Hair and Beauty Skills (VRQ)

The course will be run by specialist tutors and taught in Carmarthen Leisure Centre. There are 15 spaces available on this course. Our learners will be provided with a bus to Carmarthen for a 2-hour session one afternoon a week, followed up by 1 hour in school, once a fortnight. The course is taught through the medium of English.

The VTCT Level 2 Extended Certificate in Hair and Beauty Skills (VRQ) is a vocational qualification that will prepare you to become a hairdressing or beauty therapy apprentice in the hair and beauty sector.

What you’ll study:

· A mandatory unit where you design a themed look for a client, including hair, make-up and nails. You will create a mood board to show your ideas and learn why planning and presenting your vision is important.

· A range of optional units to build your skills, such as face painting, nail art, skincare, make-up, manicure/pedicure, blow-drying, colouring, cutting, plaiting and twisting hair, and more.

Extra opportunities:

· Learn about the wider hair and beauty industry, including health and safety, customer service, and product knowledge.

· Develop skills in promoting yourself, preparing for interviews, and even designing retail displays.

· Gain confidence in communicating with clients and working as part of a professional team.

By the end of the course, you will have a strong foundation of practical skills and industry knowledge. This will help you progress into an apprenticeship or further training in hairdressing or beauty therapy, giving you a clear pathway into a career in the sector.

This qualification has been reviewed by The British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (BABTAC) who have confirmed that this qualification is fit for purpose as a pre-apprenticeship qualification to prepare learners to undertake the role of hairdressing or beauty therapy apprentice.