VTCT Skills
Level 2
QN: 600/9605/6
Curriculum Active
VTCT Skills Level 2 Certificate in Hair and Beauty Services
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by VTCT Skills. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 615 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
VTCT Skills
Syllabus Units
18 Units
Guided Hours
615 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Apply make-up
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for make-up
- Be able to apply make-up
2
Apply Skin Tanning Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for self-tanning techniques
- Be able to provide self-tanning techniques
3
Body Art Design
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for body art design
- Be able to provide body art design
4
Colour hair using temporary colour
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for application of temporary colour
- Be able to apply a temporary colour
5
Create an image based on a theme within the hair and beauty sector
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan an image
- Be able to create an image
6
Follow health and safety practice in the salon
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to maintain health, safety and security practices
- Be able to follow emergency procedures
7
Foot care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for foot care treatments
- Be able to provide foot care treatments
8
Head Massage
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for head massage
- Be able to provide head massage
9
Nail Art Application
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for nail art techniques
- Be able to carry out nail art techniques
10
Plaiting and Twisting Hair
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for basic plaiting and twisting hair
- Be able to carry out basic hair plaiting and twisting techniques
11
Promote products and services to clients in a salon
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to promote products and services to the client
12
Providing basic manicure treatment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for basic manicure treatments
- Be able to provide basic manicure treatments
13
Providing Basic Pedicure Treatment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for a basic pedicure treatment
- Be able to provide a basic pedicure treatment
14
Shampoo and condition the hair and scalp
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare to shampoo and condition the hair and scalp
- Be able to shampoo and condition the hair and scalp
15
Style and finish African type hair
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare to style and finish African type hair
- Be able to style African type hair using blow dry techniques and heated and thermal equipment
16
The Art of Colouring Hair
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for colouring hair
- Be able to provide a colouring service
17
The Art of Dressing Hair
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for Dressing Hair
- Be able to provide a Dressing Hair Service
18
The Art of Photographic Make-Up
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for Photographic Makeup
- Be able to provide Photographic Makeup
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 600/9605/6
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- VTCT Skills
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- May 2013
- Operational End
- Jul 2026