Facial Skincare Qualification (VTCT Level 2)

The Edinburgh School of Beauty is a private VTCT accredited training centre delivered SVQ and NVQ Beauty Therapy courses.

The complete SVQ Level 2 Facial Skincare Qualification is suitable for learners new to the industry and no pre-requisite training is required. As a centre we require all learners to have a good understanding of English and a commitment to attend training.

This unit is about improving and maintaining facial skin condition using a variety of treatments. These treatments include: skin exfoliation, skin warming, comedone extraction, facial massage and mask treatments. Such treatments must be successfully provided to a range of clients with a variety of skin types and conditions, as is the ability to provide relevant aftercare advice.

To carry out this unit you will need to maintain effective health, safety and hygiene throughout your work. You will also need to maintain your personal appearance and demonstrate effective communication and consultation skills.

The main outcomes of this unit are:

• Maintain safe and effective methods of working when
• improving and maintaining facial skin condition
• Consult, plan and prepare for facial skin care treatments
• Improve and maintain skin condition
• Knowledge of full anatomy and physiology of the head and neck.

This qualification recognised by all leading skincare companies as suitable pre requisite knowledge for their in-house training. Following completion of these courses you would be able to progress to train in Dermaplaning, Micro Skin Needling and Skin Peels or more holistic studies if that is your preferred route.