Beauty Therapy QLS Level 2 and 3

• Client consultation
  
• Body analysis
  
• Contraindications
  
• Preparation of the area for massage and body treatments
  
• Contra-actions
  
• Classification of movements
  
• Types of massage
  
• Electrical and mechanical body treatments
  
• Cellulite and lymphatic damage
  
• Anti-ageing skin treatments
  
• Muscle treatments
  

• Consultation and advanced skin analysis
• Equipment and effects
• Facial high frequency
• Facial faradic
  
• Facial microdermabrasion

• Blood
• The heart
• The lymphatic system
• The nervous system
• The endocrine system
• The skeleton
  
• The skin

• The spa experience
  
• Spa reception
  
• Consultation
  
• Cleansing and exfoliating the skin
  
• Application
  
• Cold or chill therapy
  
• Static/portable heat treatments
  
• Skin tests
  
• Water treatments
  

• Health and safety at work act (HASAW 1974)
• Methods of communication
• Hygiene
• Sterilisation
  
• Avoiding cross infection

• The reception area
  
• Welcoming clients
  
• Dealing with complaints
  
• Insurance
  
• Time management
  
• Teamwork
  
• Retailing and promotions
  
• Targets
  
• Customer legislation
  
• Emergency procedures and security
  
  
• Personal and professional development

• Relevant legislations
• Preparing the working area
• Preventing infection and cross-contamination
• Key requirements of personal presentation
• Contraindications that may prevent or restrict treatment
• The importance of conducting consultations before every treatment
• Methods of communication
• Ethics and codes of conduct
• Professional bodies
• Key points associated with beauty therapy
• The importance of positive working relationships with other professionals

• Hazards and risks in the workplace
• Reducing risk in the workplace
• Improving personal performance at work
• Role of a beauty therapist
• Key salon procedures

• Importance of client care
• Retaining customers
• Promoting additional services or products
• Role of the receptionist
• Handling enquiries and appointments

• Client consultations and treatment plans
• Functions of the skin and skin types
• Facial massage techniques
• Aftercare advice for facial treatment

• Nail structure
• Contraindications
• Performing a manicure and pedicure
• Aftercare advice for manicure and pedicure

• Contraindications of the eye
• Eyebrow shaping
• Eyebrow and eyelash tinting
• Applying false eyelashes
• Aftercare advice for eyelash and eyebrows

• Hair structure and growth cycle
• Types of hair removal
• Waxing treatments

• Working safely with makeup
• Makeup consultations
• Makeup contraindications
• Applying makeup
• Aftercare advice for makeup

This Beauty and Therapy Level 2 and 3 course bundle is assessed by a series of written assignments that are marked by your tutor. No external examination is required.

Once enrolled, you will have two years to complete this bundle (one year per course), which will allow you to work at your own pace, without the pressure of tight deadlines. You will also receive 12 months of tutor support for each course, so you can feel confident that you’ll get the help you need. This bundle will take you approximately 160 hours. Studying around your work and family commitments has never been easier.

The course is designed for distance learning at home or at work. Students will receive all course materials by postal delivery or email, plus tutor support by email.

At the end of this Beauty Therapy Level 2 and 3 course, successful learners will receive two Certificates of Achievement from the Quality License Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).