ProQual
Level 2
QN: 610/5427/6
Curriculum Active
ProQual Level 2 Diploma in Starting a Hair, Beauty or Aesthetics Business
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by ProQual. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 780 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
ProQual
Syllabus Units
12 Units
Guided Hours
780 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Employment Rights and Responsibilities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the employee and employer statutory responsibilities and rights.
- Understand organisational procedures and documentation.
- Understand the range of sources of information and advice available.
2
Managing Brand Identity and Reputation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand methods for promoting brand identity.
- Understand how to maintain brand consistency and employee engagement.
- Understand how to assess and mitigate risks to brand reputation.
- Understand how to monitor and improve brand identity and reputation.
3
Managing Cash Flow for Business
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of business cash flow.
- Understand how to monitor and manage cash flow.
- Understand how to control cash flow in business.
- Understand how to address cash flow shortfalls and improve cash flow.
4
Principles and Practice of Business Banking
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand business banking requirements.
- Understand business banking options.
- Understand how to manage business bank accounts.
- Understand how to ensure security when banking for business.
- Understand the importance of reviewing business banking arrangements.
5
Principles and Practice of Financial Records for Business
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the financial records required for business activities.
- Understand financial transactions and statements.
- Understand financial forecasting and monitoring.
- Know how to ensure security and compliance in financial record keeping.
- Know how and why to access financial information and professional advice.
6
Principles and Practice of Freelance Services
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role of networking and marketing freelance services
- Understand how to plan to provide freelance services.
- Understand the financial considerations relating to providing freelance services.
- Understand how to negotiate contracts as a freelancer.
7
Selling Products and Services Face to Face
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the legal, regulatory and ethical considerations for face-to face sales.
- Understand selling strategies and techniques.
- Understand customer buying behaviours and how to close sales.
- Follow a sales process and customer engagement strategy.
8
SEO for Business
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of SEO, and its role in business.
- Understand the key components of SEO.
- Understand how to monitor and improve SEO performance.
9
Social Media for Business
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the of social media in business marketing.
- Understand how to develop a social media strategy for business.
- Understand how to measure the effectiveness of social media in business.
10
Understanding Business Structures
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand legal business structures.
- Understand financial and tax implications of different business structures.
11
Winning and Retaining Customers
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the market and customer needs.
- Understand how business infrastructure supports customer engagement
- Understand how customer feedback and experience contribute to retention.
12
Working in a Salon Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand health and safety requirements as a hair or beauty professional.
- Understand how to contribute to the development of effective work relations within a salon environment.
- Understand how to promote positive impression of self, organisation and the hair and beauty industry.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/5427/6
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- ProQual
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Mar 2025