- Study Type
- Full Time
- Study Level
- Level 2
- Start Date:
- On demand
- Duration
- The length of your apprenticeship may depend on prior knowledge and skills. After clicking to register your interest, the college apprenticeship team will provide you with further information on how to access this route. Please note, this is not a guaranteed application and place on the course.
Course Sheets
There are no formal entry requirements but each employer might state their own requirements.
Overview of Role:
A Beauty Therapist works in one of the largest, trusted, professional and continually expanding industries within the Hair and Beauty Sector. ?The work environment can be varied in size, style and ambiance, from a cruise ship,?through to small bespoke salons or luxury high end beauty salons and spas. A Beauty Therapist works independently or as part of a team supported by a manager when completing treatments as a key part of a beauty business. They demonstrate a willingness to learn, have an enquiring and curious mind and are enthusiastic to learn about their chosen career. In addition, they exhibit a good work ethic applied to learning, drive and commitment to learn and maintain continual professional development. They deliver essential one-to-one Beauty Therapy treatments whilst maintaining the organisation’s image, financial viability and reputation. They complete all duties and treatments within the scope of the occupational role in accordance with legal, industry and organisational requirements within commercially viable times. They act with professionalism, without supervision and observe safe working practices to a high level of precision.
For more information on the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to fulfil this role, please see: https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/beauty-therapist/
Entry Requirements:
There are no formal entry requirements but each employer might state their own requirements.
Duration:
The apprenticeship will typically take 15 months to complete.
If you have an employer that is willing to take you on as an apprentice, please provide us with those details so we can contact them.
If you don’t have an employer, all of our current vacancies are available to see and apply for on The College website and on Isle of Wight Jobs. In the meantime, someone from the apprenticeship team will contact you with information on the next steps.
Delivery:
Apprentices will complete work-based learning and will be paid a wage, gaining valuable knowledge and experience. In-house training will be provided by the employer with an Assessor visiting and supporting in the work place. Further training will be provided at the Isle of Wight College, depending on the needs of the learner and the employer. This method of delivery allows for a flexible approach which is tailored to each apprenticeship.
Qualification:
Apprentices without level 1 English and maths will need to achieve this level and take the test for level 2 English and maths prior to taking the end point assessment.
Apprentices will also complete the Level 2 Diploma for Beauty Professionals -?? Beauty Therapist
Assessment:
The apprenticeship will end with an End Point Assessment (EPA). This measures the skills, knowledge and behaviours each apprentice has developed. Employers will decide when the apprentice is ready to be assessed.
The End Point Assessment consists of:
- Knowledge test
- Observation
Career Progression:
Once you complete this qualification you may progress to the Level 3 apprenticeship or move into full time employment. There is also the opportunity to further your studies with a range of holistic therapy courses to complement the skills you will have acquired, e.g. Aromatherapy, Reflexology etc.
There may be a cost for purchasing equipment or uniform for this course. Find out about financial support available.