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SVQ 2 beauty has been designed in partnership with the industry to ensure the relevance of units meets the beauty industry requirements. Students carry out treatments during term time on clients in our salons that are equipped with the latest equipment and technology.

This qualification builds the skills needed to become a trainee beauty therapist in today's beauty industry.

This course is designed to help you become a junior therapist at the end of the programme. It is the perfect springboard for a future career in the beauty industry. Our training salon provides the perfect setting to practice your newfound skills. To enhance learning and ensure better understanding of treatments, you will be required to practice on each other and be willing to receive all treatments on your course prior to completing assessments.

As part of your practical training, you will be responsible for sourcing clients to complete your assessments. To support you in this, we maintain a small bank of regular clients and are happy to promote your services through our social media channels if needed. To replicate the professional standards in industry, you will be required to wear the designated uniform in all practical classes (Black tunic and trousers/leggings) and black closed-toe shoes/trainers provided by yourself. You will also be required to wear no jewellery to practical classes for health and hygiene purposes and to avoid loss

Entry Requirements

3 subjects at National 4 including English and Biology preferred. Relevant experience in the beauty industry.