Focus Awards Level 2 Award in Skin Care and Facial Treatments (RQF)
Qualification Details
QAN: 603/6029/X
GLH: 99
Credit: 13
TQT: 130
Qualification Overview
The aim of the Focus Awards Level 2 Award in Skin Care and Facial Treatments (RQF) is to provide learners with the knowledge and understanding to safely provide facial treatments to clients. Learners will develop the skills required to practice according to health and safety requirements in a salon environment, gain suitable communication skills to care for clients. Learners will develop their knowledge of facial anatomy and physiology, legal considerations, and be able to prepare for and provide skin care information and facials to clients.
Qualification Structure / Rules of Combination
To achieve the Focus Awards Level 2 Award in Skin Care and Facial Treatments (RQF) learners must complete 3 mandatory units to achieve a total of 13 credits.
MANDATORY UNITS
-(Unit title/Unit reference/Level/GLH/Credits)
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Follow health and safety practice in the salon R/600/8763 2 22 3
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Skin Care and Facial Treatments M/618/2033 3 57 8
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Client care and communication in beauty-related industries A/601/4458 2 20 2
Learner Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification.
Age Ranges
Entry is at the discretion of the centre; however, learners should be at least 16 to undertake this qualification.
Geographical Coverage
This qualification has been accredited for use in England and Northern Ireland.
Reasonable Adjustments and Special Considerations
Please refer to the Focus Awards ‘Reasonable Adjustments and Special Consideration’ policy.
Assessment Methods
Each learner is required to create a portfolio of evidence which demonstrates achievement of all the learning outcomes and the assessment criteria associated with each unit. The main pieces of evidence for the portfolio could include:
Assessor observation – completed observational checklists on related action plans
Witness testimony
Learner product
Worksheets
Assignments / projects / reports
Record of oral and written questioning
Learner and peer reports
Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
Evidence may be drawn from actual or simulated situations where appropriate and where permitted by the relevant Sector Skills Council or Sector Skills Body.
Progression Routes
Learners wishing to progress from this qualification can undertake the following qualifications:
Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy
Level 3 Diploma in Combined Beauty Therapy Skills
Level 2 Certificate in the Application of Cosmetic Make-up
Level 3 Diploma in Make-up Artistry
Price: £1600