VTCT Skills
    Level 2
    QN: 601/5790/2
    Curriculum Active

    VTCT Skills Level 2 Certificate in Hair and Beauty Skills (VRQ)

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by VTCT Skills. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 630 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 2
    Awarding Body
    VTCT Skills
    Syllabus Units
    21 Units
    Guided Hours
    630 hrs
    Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.

    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Basic clipper cutting techniques for men's hair

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Basic clipper cutting techniques for men's hair
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Basic clipper cutting techniques for men's hair
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Basic clipper cutting techniques for men's hair
    2

    Basic cutting techniques for women's hair

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Basic cutting techniques for women's hair
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Basic cutting techniques for women's hair
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Basic cutting techniques for women's hair
    3

    Basic face painting

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Basic face painting
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Basic face painting
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Basic face painting
    4

    Basic manicure

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Basic manicure
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Basic manicure
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Basic manicure
    5

    Basic nail art

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Basic nail art
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Basic nail art
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Basic nail art
    6

    Basic pedicure

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Basic pedicure
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Basic pedicure
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Basic pedicure
    7

    Basic photographic make-up

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Basic photographic make-up
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Basic photographic make-up
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Basic photographic make-up
    8

    Basic plaiting and twisting hair

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Basic plaiting and twisting hair
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Basic plaiting and twisting hair
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Basic plaiting and twisting hair
    9

    Basic skincare

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Basic skincare
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Basic skincare
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Basic skincare
    10

    Basic winding techniques

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Basic winding techniques
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Basic winding techniques
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Basic winding techniques
    11

    Blow dry and finish hair

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Blow dry and finish hair
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Blow dry and finish hair
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Blow dry and finish hair
    12

    Client and customer skills

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Client and customer skills
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Client and customer skills
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Client and customer skills
    13

    Colour hair using semi-permanent colour

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Colour hair using semi-permanent colour
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Colour hair using semi-permanent colour
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Colour hair using semi-permanent colour
    14

    Create an image based on a theme

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Create an image based on a theme
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Create an image based on a theme
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Create an image based on a theme
    15

    Create and maintain a retail display area in the salon

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Create and maintain a retail display area in the salon
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Create and maintain a retail display area in the salon
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Create and maintain a retail display area in the salon
    16

    Eyebrow shaping

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Eyebrow shaping
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Eyebrow shaping
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Eyebrow shaping
    17

    Follow health and safety practice in the salon

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Follow health and safety practice in the salon
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Follow health and safety practice in the salon
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Follow health and safety practice in the salon
    18

    Promote and sell products and services to clients

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Promote and sell products and services to clients
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Promote and sell products and services to clients
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Promote and sell products and services to clients
    19

    Promote yourself and prepare for a job interview

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Promote yourself and prepare for a job interview
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Promote yourself and prepare for a job interview
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Promote yourself and prepare for a job interview
    20

    Shampoo and treat hair

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Shampoo and treat hair
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Shampoo and treat hair
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Shampoo and treat hair
    21

    Working in hair and beauty industries

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Working in hair and beauty industries
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Working in hair and beauty industries
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Working in hair and beauty industries

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    601/5790/2
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    VTCT Skills
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Sept 2015