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Free Level 2 Infection Prevention for Beauty Therapy and Nail Services Course in North Shields

CostFREE
Duration4 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Infection Prevention (COVID-19) for Beauty Therapy and Nail Services Course in North Shields. Classes run at Barnardo's Employment, Training and Skills North. This knowledge-based course covers the COVID-19 infection prevention methods that beauty therapists and nail technicians need to keep clients and themselves safe. It takes around 4 hours to complete. The level 2 infection prevention for beauty therapy and nail services qualification is awarded by VTCT.

Who this course is for

The VTCT (ITEC) Level 2 Award in Infection Prevention (COVID-19) for Beauty Therapy and Nail Services is a knowledge-based qualification aimed at beauty therapists and nail technicians, who need to understand the COVID-19 infection prevention methods required in order to maintain high levels of health and safety in the provision of their services to clients.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand how COVID-19 spreads and the risks it presents in beauty and nail settings.
  • You'll learn the infection prevention measures required to protect clients and practitioners.
  • You'll understand cleaning, disinfection, and sanitisation procedures for tools and surfaces.
  • You'll learn how to use personal protective equipment correctly in a salon or nail services environment.
  • You'll understand the health and safety responsibilities that apply to beauty and nail service providers.

How you will learn

This is a classroom-based course delivered in a single daytime session of around 4 hours. Assessment is knowledge-based. You'll be assessed on your understanding of COVID-19 infection prevention methods as they apply to beauty therapy and nail services. The centre will confirm the exact assessment format before you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Barnardo's Employment, Training and Skills North will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nail technician: apply infection prevention knowledge in a nail salon setting.
  • Beauty therapist: demonstrate safe practice to clients and employers.
  • Salon assistant: support hygiene and safety standards in a beauty salon.
  • Mobile nail technician: meet health and safety requirements working independently.
  • Lash or brow technician: show clients you follow current infection prevention standards.

What you could study next

Once you hold the level 2 infection prevention for beauty therapy and nail services certificate, you could build on it with a broader qualification. The VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy covers a full range of treatments and is the standard route into employed beauty work. If you specialise in nails, the VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Nail Technology takes your skills further and is recognised by salons and nail bars.

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