VTCT Skills level 2 award in facial massage and skincare

Designed for learners with no previous experience. This course equips learners with the necessary practical and theoretical skills to provide facial skincare treatments to the general public and to gain employment in the beauty therapy industry.

The main skills the learner will perform relate to facial skincare - to include; consultation, skin analysis, cleansing, massage, application and removal of masks, adaption of treatment to suite the client's needs and providing aftercare advice.

This qualification also provides:

• related knowledge and understanding to perform the above beauty treatments alongside recognition of skin types and skin diseases and disorders
• opportunities for learns to focus on the development of wider skills in a Beauty Therapy setting such as communication with clients, working with others and problem solving
• development of a range of skills, techniques, personal qualities and attitudes essential for successful performance in employment as a facial skincare therapist