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Beauty therapist

Beauty therapist

Hair and beauty

Level 2 - Technical Occupation

Completing beauty treatments as a key part of a beauty business.

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Reference: OCC0630

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Average (median) salary: £18,646 per year

SOC 2020 code: 6222 Beauticians and related occupations

SOC 2020 sub unit groups:

  • 6222/99 Beauticians and related occupations n.e.c.

Technical Education Products

ST0630:

Beauty therapist

(Level 2)

Approved for delivery

Employers involved in creating the standard:

Hammer Holdings/ Urban Retreat, Armonia Health and Beauty, SAKS, Dermalogica, Ragdale Hall, Guinot-Mary Cohr UK Ltd, Boots, Sterex, UR Beautiful , Kenneth Green, Clarins

Employers involved in creating the standard:

Hammer Holdings/ Urban Retreat, Armonia Health and Beauty, SAKS, Dermalogica, Ragdale Hall, Guinot-Mary Cohr UK Ltd, Boots, Sterex, UR Beautiful , Kenneth Green, Clarins

Keywords:

Beauty
Hair
Hair And Beauty
Service Enterprises
Therapist

Knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs)

K1: Safe working Practices: Legal, industry and organisational requirements: use of tools, equipment, materials and products; workplace housekeeping: cleaning, disinfection, sterilisation, waste disposal; supplier or manufacturer’s instructions; protection of self and client; direct and indirect cross-infection; contraindications and contra-actions; methods that promote environmental and sustainable working practices; how to recognise and reduce the risk of injury to self and others by maintaining correct posture; health and safety legislation and practice
K2: Provide waxing services: Types of equipment and products, waxing services and how these are carried out. The structure and function of the skin and hair. The hair growth cycle and factors that affect hair growth
K3: Provide hand and nail treatments: The techniques, tools and equipment used within hand and nail treatments, the anatomy and physiology of hands, lower arms, nails and skin
K4: Provide foot treatments: The techniques, tools and equipment used within foot treatments, the anatomy and physiology of the lower leg, foot, nails and skin
K5: Provide facial treatments: The techniques, tools and equipment used for facial treatments, the anatomy and physiology of the face, the structure and function of the skin, including of skin conditions
K6: Provide eyelash and eyebrow treatments: The techniques, tools and equipment used for eyebrow artistry and their effects, to colour eyelashes, and to attach, maintain and remove semi-permanent and temporary eyelashes
K7: Provide make-up application: The techniques, tools and equipment used to create different make-up effects for different occasions
K8: Provide basic massage treatments: Correct use, application and benefits of massage techniques, the anatomy and physiology of the body and systems

S1: Safe working Practices: Meet legal, industry and organisational requirements: maintain effective, hygienic and safe working methods; meet health and safety considerations; adhere to workplace, suppliers’ or manufacturers’ instructions for the safe use of equipment, materials and products; maintain the client’s modesty, privacy and comfort; minimise risks of cross-infection, injury or fatigue; promote environmental and sustainable working practices; ensure personal hygiene and protection meets industry, organisational and local authority requirements; correctly use, store and dispose of personal protective equipment
S2: Provide waxing services: Consult, plan, prepare and perform waxing services to remove unwanted hair on clients from the legs, underarms, face and bikini line
S3: Provide hand and nail treatments: Consult, plan, prepare and perform hand and nail treatments on clients
S4: Provide foot treatments: Consult, plan, prepare and perform foot and nail treatments on clients
S5: Provide facial treatments: Consult, plan, prepare and perform facial skin care treatments, use facial products and equipment, and improve and maintain skin condition on clients
S6: Provide eyelash and eyebrow treatments: Consult, plan, prepare and perform enhancements to the appearance of the eyebrows and lashes on clients
S7: Provide make-up application: Consult, plan, prepare and perform make-up services on clients
S8: Provide basic massage treatments: Consult, plan, prepare and perform manual back, neck and shoulder massage treatments on clients

B1: Flexible and positive attitude: Adapts positively to changing work priorities and patterns when new tasks need to be completed or requirements change.
B2: Maintain client care principles and practices: show clients/customers respect at all times and in all circumstances, demonstrate client empathy, sensitivity and awareness.

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