Beauty Therapy

ICTQual Level 2 Award in Pedicure Services

This qualification develops learners’ practical pedicure skills, including consultation, foot and nail care, hygiene, exfoliation, massage, and safe salon practices, preparing candidates to provide professional pedicure treatments within beauty therapy environments.

Awarding body ICTQual AB
Level Level 2
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Course Features

This qualification is designed to develop safe, effective, and professional pedicure service skills aligned with beauty industry standards, combining theory and practical application in a salon environment.

  • Practical pedicure treatment skills
  • Client consultation and care techniques
  • Health, safety, and hygiene compliance
  • Foot and lower leg massage training
  • Nail shaping and cuticle care
  • Aftercare advice and client guidance

About This Course

The ICTQual Level 2 Award in Pedicure Services is a vocational qualification designed to prepare learners for working in the beauty and nail industry. It focuses on developing essential skills required to deliver professional pedicure treatments in a safe and hygienic salon environment, including client preparation, consultation, and treatment planning.

  • Develops professional pedicure service competence

  • Builds understanding of foot and nail anatomy

  • Enhances client consultation and communication skills

  • Promotes safe salon working practices

  • Supports industry-ready practical experience

  • Prepares learners for employment in beauty salons

What You'll Learn

This qualification equips learners with the essential knowledge and practical skills required to carry out professional pedicure treatments safely and effectively.

  • Maintain safe and hygienic working practices in a salon environment

  • Consult with clients and identify treatment needs and contra-indications

  • Prepare and plan appropriate pedicure treatments

  • Perform pedicure services including nail and skin care techniques

  • Apply foot and lower leg massage techniques

  • Provide aftercare advice and product recommendations

Who Should Attend?

This qualification is suitable for individuals who want to start or develop a career in beauty therapy with a focus on foot care and pedicure services.

  • Beginners entering the beauty industry

  • Aspiring nail and beauty therapists

  • Salon assistants seeking formal qualifications

  • Freelancers expanding service offerings

  • Career changers moving into beauty therapy

  • Learners progressing from introductory beauty courses

Course Content

Explore the comprehensive ICTQual Level 2 Award in Pedicure Services course content designed to help you master the material through structured modules and lessons.

Health, Safety and Hygiene in Beauty Therapy

1
Salon hygiene and sanitation practices
2
Infection control procedures
3
Safe working practices and PPE usage

Client Consultation and Professional Conduct

Anatomy and Physiology for Pedicure Services

Pedicure Treatment Preparation

Pedicure Treatment Techniques

Foot and Lower Leg Massage

Nail Finishing and Polishing

Aftercare and Client Advice

Course Requirements

This is an entry-level vocational qualification, designed for learners beginning their journey in beauty therapy. No advanced prior experience is typically required.

  • Minimum age requirement of 16 years

  • Basic literacy and communication skills in English

Assessments

Assessment for this qualification is practical and knowledge-based, ensuring learners can demonstrate safe and professional treatment delivery in real or simulated salon conditions.

  • Practical observation of pedicure treatments

  • Written or oral questioning

  • Portfolio of evidence

  • Theory-based assessments/tests

Progression

This qualification supports progression into further beauty and nail-related training or employment within the industry.

  • ICTQual Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy

  • ICTQual Level 2 Certificate in Nail Treatments

  • ICTQual Level 3 Beauty Therapy qualifications

  • Employment as a junior nail or beauty therapist

Apply Now For This Course

Fill out the application form below to enroll in ICTQual Level 2 Award in Pedicure Services. Our team will review your application and contact you shortly with enrollment details.

Awarding BodyICTQual AB
LevelLevel 2
Course CategoryBeauty Therapy
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