Introduction

A Beauty Therapist works in one of the largest, trusted, professional and continually expanding industries within the Hair and Beauty Sector. A willingness to learn, have an enquiring and curious mind, an enthusiasm to learn about this career are key qualities to hold whilst studying this apprenticeship. In addition, they exhibit a good work ethic applied to learning, drive and commitment to learn and maintain continual professional development, completing all duties and treatments within the scope of the occupational role in accordance with legal, industry and organisational requirements within commercially viable times.

Entry Requirements

There are no other formal qualifications required to start this apprenticeship, but you will be assessed to ensure you have the ability to complete the English and Maths qualification to at least level 1. You will also be assessed to ensure you have the ability to complete the English and maths qualifications at level 2.

Experience of working in the Hair and Beauty Sector would be beneficial prior to this apprenticeship but not essential.

Functional Skills

Apprentices will be required to have or achieve level 1 English and maths and take the exams for level 2 prior to completion of their apprenticeship. If Level 2 has already been achieved, then development of further English and maths skills will continue for the whole of the apprenticeship.

Apprentices will be required to have or achieve level 2 English and maths prior to completion of their apprenticeship. If this has already been achieved, then development of further English and maths skills will continue for the whole of the apprenticeship.

A British Sign Language (BSL) qualification is an alternative to the English qualification for those whose primary language is BSL.

Duration

Typically 15 months.

Progression

Progression following this apprenticeship programme will be Advanced Beauty Therapist.

Funding

Levy paying employers may fund apprentices on this programme from their Apprenticeship Account and non-levy paying SMEs through the co-funded option. There may be a small fee for some SME’s.

End Point Assessment

To achieve this apprenticeship standard, the employer, training provider and apprentice will agree when the apprentice is ready and competent to undertake the independent end assessment, which will test their skills knowledge and behaviours required for this role.