'NEW' VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Wax Depilation

Depiliation is the temporary removal of superfluous hair professionally by the use of different types of wax.

A critical aspect of the qualification is to ensure the health and safety of the client and to understand the contra- indications of treatment.

 

How long is the course?

The course runs over two days from 9.30 till 5pm

There will also be a practical assessment after you have completed your ranges at home.

 

Course content

  • benefits
  • contra-indication
  • heater temperature control and wax testing
  • hygienic practise
  • law and waxing
  • correct application of wax to: arms,legs,toes, bikini line,under arms,eyebrows,lip,chin,abdomen 
  • use of hot wax( removed directly) and warm wax ( removed on fabric strip) and Roller system
  • related Anatomy & physiology(assignment based, APL for level 3 A&P qualified)
  • Speed waxing-cost benefits
  • home care advice
  • marketing and costing
  • contra-actions
  • Related Anatomy and Physiology ( assignment based, APL if hold a qualification in Levle 3 A&P)

What are the entry requirements?

There are no entry requirements apart from a sound understanding of written and spoken English. You will also be required to have a short interview either in person or over the telephone. 

 

 

How is the course taught?

 This course is taught through lectures and practical sessions, utilising learning aids, an interactive smart board and an internet link. Students will also practice treatments upon one another during the practical sessions. There will also be one practical session on a member of the public on the second day.

 

What equipment is required for the course?

Students will be required to wear the college uniform of a plain black short sleeved t-shirt( no logos) or black tunic top, black trousers and flat black clean shoes ( no open toes). Please note:These must be brought for the course and not every day clothing. Students will need to have access to a computor for typing assignments and will need an internet connection with their own email address to enable the submission of assignments or course work. Students will also need pens, ring folder, notepaper and coloured pens unless they are working directly onto laptop. additionally , students will be required to purchase a waxing kit from either the centre or from somewhere else. This is requried for ranges that will have to be covered as your home study.

 

How is the course assessed?

  • warm wax -  minimum 1 leg, underarm, bikini, eyebrows
  • Hot wax- minimum under arm, bikini and one area of face 
  • one related assignment for waxing, one assignment for health and safety and one assignment for client care and communication
  • one practical assessment- 1/2 leg wax, under arm and Bikini

Is there any home study?

Independent study is required for the assignment and practical work to cover the ranges required by the course.

 

What qualifications will i gain?

 Upon successful completion of the course candidates will be  awarded the VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Wax Depilation and the Health Academics Certificate in Wax Depilation OR part of the VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Specialist techniques

 

How much doe the course cost?

The cost will be £220 with an additional  £50 assessment fee.

 

VTCT assessment book £36 and one in a life VTCT registration fee of £16 if not already a member.

 

Course date:

 

Option one: Monday and Tuesday 11th aan 12th June 2012

 

OR

 

Option two : Wednesday and Thursday evenings 29th February and 1st,7th and 8th March 2012 6.30 till 9.30pm

 

Date does not suit you? contact centre to arrange another. 01749 678402

£220.00