Free Level 2 Infection Prevention (COVID-19) for Beauty Therapy and Nail Services Course in Sheffield. Classes run at The Sheffield College, full-time during the day. This infection prevention for beauty therapy and nail services qualification covers how to control and prevent infection in salon and nail service environments, including COVID-19 protocols. It runs over one year. Completing the level 2 infection prevention (COVID-19) for beauty therapy and nail services certificate shows clients and employers you take hygiene and safety seriously.
Who this course is for
The Sheffield College is a thriving further education college situated in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. We have 4 main campuses across the city, including our City Campus, Hillsborough Campus, Olive Grove Campus and Peaks Campus. We offer a wide range of Apprenticeships, vocational courses, A Levels, professional courses and university level courses. Please go to our website www.sheffcol.ac.uk for full details.
Entry requirements
Please check our website for the most up-to-date entry requirement for this course.
What you will learn
You'll understand how infections, including COVID-19, spread in beauty and nail service settings.
You'll learn how to apply hygiene and sanitation procedures to tools, surfaces, and equipment.
You'll identify the risks of infection in close-contact beauty treatments.
You'll understand personal protective equipment (PPE) and when to use it correctly.
You'll learn how to follow safe working practices to protect yourself and clients.
You'll understand relevant health and safety legislation that applies to beauty and nail services.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom setting at The Sheffield College, full-time during the day. Assessment is through the methods set by VTCT for this Award. The provider website has the most up-to-date details on how assessment is structured for this course. Check www.sheffcol.ac.uk before you apply.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Sheffield College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nail technician: work in salons or as a mobile nail professional.
Beauty therapist assistant: support treatments in a salon environment.
Salon receptionist: front-of-house role in a beauty or nail salon.
Mobile beauty therapist: self-employed treatments at clients' homes.
Lash or brow technician: specialist close-contact beauty services.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy: a broader qualification covering a full range of beauty treatments, useful if you want to work as a beauty therapist.
Level 2 Diploma in Nail Technology: goes deeper into nail services, from manicures to gel and acrylic systems.
Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy: the next step for those aiming for senior or specialist roles in salons.
