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Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy

The Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy offered by OXQUAL develops broad foundational competence across facial skincare, nail care, waxing, makeup, lash and brow services, client consultation, anatomy and physiology awareness, hygiene and professional salon practice.

Professional learning
Practical learning
Practical learning Build knowledge and skills for professional progression.
Overview

About this qualification

The Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy offered by OXQUAL develops broad foundational competence across facial skincare, nail care, waxing, makeup, lash and brow services, client consultation, anatomy and physiology awareness, hygiene and professional salon practice.

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. Beauty-Therapy Fundamentals
  2. Professional Conduct
  3. Client Consultation
  4. Skin Analysis
  5. Basic Anatomy and Physiology
  6. Skin, Hair and Nail Structure
  7. Facial Cleansing
  8. Exfoliation
  9. Facial Massage
  10. Mask Application
  11. Manicure
  12. Pedicure
  13. Nail Care
  14. Warm Waxing
  15. Hot Waxing Awareness
  16. Makeup Application
  17. Day Makeup
  18. Evening Makeup
  19. Special-Occasion Makeup
  20. Brow Shaping
  21. Lash and Brow Tinting
  22. Temporary Lash Application
  23. Beauty-Service Health and Safety
  24. Infection Prevention
  25. Client Aftercare
  26. Portfolio Development
Who this qualification is designed for
Audience
Audience

Who it's designed for

This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:

  • Learners entering beauty therapy
  • Junior Beauty Therapists
  • Salon and Spa Assistants
  • Individuals developing broad practical beauty skills
Benefits of this qualification
Benefits
Benefits

What you'll gain

Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:

  • Develop broad beauty-therapy competence.
  • Strengthen facial and nail-care skills.
  • Improve waxing and makeup techniques.
  • Develop lash and brow skills.
  • Improve salon hygiene and consultation.
  • Build a comprehensive practical portfolio.
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: 60 theory questions plus multiple practical tasks and portfolio submission.
  • Passing Score: 70%.
  • Duration: 12–14 weeks (200–220 hours total).
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