Beauty SVQ 2 SCQF Level 5

What is special about this course?

SVQ 2 beauty has been designed in partnership with the industry to ensure the relevance of units meets the beauty industry requirements. Students carry out treatments during term time on clients in our salons that are equipped with the latest equipment and technology.

This qualification builds the skills needed to become a trainee beauty therapist in today's beauty industry.

This course is designed to help you become a junior therapist at the end of the programme. It is the perfect springboard for a future career in the beauty industry. Our training salon provides the perfect setting to practice your newfound skills. To enhance learning and ensure better understanding of treatments, you will be required to practice on each other and be willing to receive all treatments on your course prior to completing assessments.

As part of your practical training, you will be responsible for sourcing clients to complete your assessments. To support you in this, we maintain a small bank of regular clients and are happy to promote your services through our social media channels if needed. To replicate the professional standards in industry, you will be required to wear the designated uniform in all practical classes (Black tunic and trousers/leggings) and black closed-toe shoes/trainers provided by yourself. You will also be required to wear no jewellery to practical classes for health and hygiene purposes and to avoid loss

Our training salon provides the perfect setting to practice your new-found skills in a commercial environment.   

You will also have the opportunity to take part in competitions, volunteer for projects such as fashion shows or drama productions, organise fundraising events for charity and learn from industry experts. 

To succeed in beauty, you will need to be passionate, committed and enjoy working with people.

Support is available from student services and lecturers to assist you throughout your course.

Entry requirements

Due to professional body requirements, applicants must be 16 years or over by 30 September..

• 3 National 4s desirable or relevant life experience.
• Preferred English, Biology
• Equivalent qualification and salon experience

Units may include:

• Enhance the appearance of the eyebrows
• Enhance the appearance of the eyelashes  
• Provide Facial Skin Care
• Carry out waxing services
• Provide make-up services
• Provide manicure Services
• Provide Pedicure Services
• Provide Gel Polish Services
• Develop and Maintain your effectiveness at work
• Information and Technology
• Salon Skills

Fees

A Fee Waiver could be available to help with the payment of course fees depending on your personal circumstances, please check our Fee Waiver Policy to see if you are eligible.

Scottish students

Rest of UK and International students 

Fees are payable on enrolment each academic year.

Please contact credit.control.ic@uhi.ac.uk if you have any further questions on fees.

Funding

You may be eligible to apply for an Educational Maintenance Allowance or Bursary.

Additional costs

• There may be opportunities across the programme to attend optional external visits. Should you wish to participate in these activities there may additional costs.
• You will be required to purchase a kit/uniform as part of this course (between £300 and £350). If you are eligible for a bursary these costs will be covered. www.inverness.uhi.ac.uk/study/funding/