Level 2 VTCT Award in Facial Massage and Skincare

This is a nationally recognised qualification for anyone designed to equip individuals with the knowledge, understanding and practical skills required for success in level 2 facial massage and skincare.  After this course you could work in a salon carrying out facial treatments, self-employed or maybe complete other beauty therapy courses.

A passion for beauty therapy/ good communication skills and willing to receive facial treatments and practice techniques with peers. Have a willingness to carry out treatments on the public. Have additional time to study at home.

As part of this course, you will learn relevant health and safety, client care and communication, anatomy and physiology, skincare, and facial massage skills.

The work will be assessed continually through a variety of formative and summative assessments on peers and clients with constructive feedback throughout the course allowing you to build confidence and skill. You will also be required to build a portfolio of evidence to show competence. There is also a written assignment and an exam to complete.

A uniform is required unless you are already working in a salon and have one.

Continual at-home practice will be required.

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You can apply online if there is an APPLY NOW button for this course on our website. Otherwise complete an application form and send it to Central Admissions at our London Road campus. Application forms are available in the Full-time prospectus, on our website at www.shrewsbury.ac.uk/apply, or by ringing 01743 342333. If after reading this fact sheet, you are still undecided about the course most suitable for you, please drop in to one of our Advice Events, ring Course Advice on 01743 342333 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.