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Level 2 Certificate in Facial Skincare

The Level 2 Certificate in Facial Skincare offered by OXQUAL develops foundational competence in client consultation, skin analysis, facial cleansing, exfoliation, massage, mask application, moisturising, hygiene and professional client aftercare.

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Overview

About this qualification

The Level 2 Certificate in Facial Skincare offered by OXQUAL develops foundational competence in client consultation, skin analysis, facial cleansing, exfoliation, massage, mask application, moisturising, hygiene and professional client aftercare.

Professional development
Professional development Build practical knowledge for real-world opportunities

Career-focused

Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.

Curriculum

What you'll cover

Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:

  1. Facial-Skincare Fundamentals
  2. Professional Conduct
  3. Client Consultation
  4. Skin Analysis
  5. Skin Types
  6. Skin-Condition Awareness
  7. Basic Skin Anatomy
  8. Facial-Muscle Awareness
  9. Facial Cleansing
  10. Exfoliation
  11. Steam Awareness
  12. Facial Preparation
  13. Effleurage Massage
  14. Petrissage Massage
  15. Tapotement Awareness
  16. Relaxation Techniques
  17. Clay Masks
  18. Cream Masks
  19. Gel Masks
  20. Mask Selection
  21. Toning
  22. Moisturising
  23. Facial-Service Hygiene
  24. Client Aftercare
  25. Portfolio Development
Who this qualification is designed for
Audience
Audience

Who it's designed for

This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:

  • Beauty-Therapy Learners
  • Junior Beauty Therapists
  • Salon and Spa Personnel
  • Individuals developing facial-skincare skills
Benefits of this qualification
Benefits
Benefits

What you'll gain

Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:

  • Develop facial-skincare competence.
  • Strengthen skin-analysis skills.
  • Improve cleansing and exfoliation techniques.
  • Develop facial-massage competence.
  • Improve hygiene and client aftercare.
  • Build practical facial-treatment portfolio evidence.
Assessment

How this qualification is assessed

The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.

  • Assessment Type: Practical assessments, written examination and portfolio review.
  • Format: Skills demonstrations, multiple-choice questions, client case studies and oral defence.
  • Total Questions: 50 theory questions plus multiple practical tasks and portfolio submission.
  • Passing Score: 70%.
  • Duration: 4–6 weeks (80–100 hours total).
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