ICTQual Level 2 Award in Facial Skincare Treatments

This qualification provides structured, industry-relevant training aligned with regulated beauty therapy standards, focusing on safe and effective facial skincare practices.

• Ofqual-regulated Level 2 qualification

• Practical facial treatment training in salon settings

• Client consultation and communication skills development

• Health, safety, and hygiene compliance training

• Anatomy and physiology for skincare understanding

• Portfolio-based and practical assessment methods

The ICTQual Level 2 Award in Facial Skincare Treatments is designed to introduce learners to the professional beauty and skincare industry. It focuses on building a strong foundation in facial treatment techniques, client care, and essential salon safety practices required for entry-level employment in beauty therapy environments.

• Develops foundational beauty therapy skills for facial treatments

• Covers essential anatomy, physiology, and skin analysis

• Teaches professional salon health and safety standards

• Builds client consultation and communication skills

• Supports entry into salons, spas, and freelance beauty work

• Provides progression to advanced Level 3 beauty qualifications

This course develops essential knowledge and practical skills required to perform safe and effective facial skincare treatments in professional settings.

• Understand anatomy and physiology related to skin health

• Apply health, safety, and hygiene practices in a salon environment

• Carry out effective client consultations and skin analysis

• Perform basic facial skincare treatments professionally

• Select and use appropriate skincare products and tools

• Maintain client comfort, safety, and treatment effectiveness

This qualification is intended for individuals who want to begin or develop a career in the beauty and skincare industry.

• Beginners entering the beauty and skincare sector

• Aspiring facial skincare therapists and beauty professionals

• Salon assistants seeking formal qualifications

• Individuals planning to start freelance beauty services

• Learners progressing from introductory beauty courses

• Anyone interested in professional facial skincare training

This is an entry-level qualification designed to be accessible to new learners with no prior experience required.

• Minimum age of 16 years

• Basic literacy and communication skills in English

Learners are assessed through a combination of practical and theoretical evaluation methods to ensure competence in real working environments.

• Practical observation of facial skincare treatments

• Written assignments and knowledge-based assessments

• Portfolio of evidence demonstrating skills and understanding

• External quality assurance of assessment outcomes

Successful completion of this qualification supports progression into further study and employment within the beauty industry.

• ICTQual Level 3 Beauty Therapy qualifications

• Advanced facial and skincare specialist training

• Employment in salons, spas, or beauty clinics

• Freelance facial skincare therapist opportunities