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PearsonBTEC InternationalLevel 2 QualificationsBeauty TherapySpecificationPearson BTEC International Level 2 Extended Certificate in Beauty Therapy Services (21074)Pearson BTEC International Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy (21075)For first teaching October 2015Issue 2
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Contents1 Purpose of this specification1BTEC International Level 2 qualification titles covered by this specification2Pearson’s suite of international BTEC qualifications32 Qualification summaries4Key information4Aims of the Pearson BTEC International Level 2 qualifications in Beauty Therapy5Key features of the Pearson BTEC International Level 2 qualifications in BeautyTherapy5Rationale for the Pearson BTEC International Level 2 qualifications in BeautyTherapy5National Occupational Standards73 Centre resource requirements84 Qualification structures9Pearson BTEC International Level 2 Extended Certificate in Beauty TherapyServicesPearson BTEC International Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy9105 Assessment and grading11BTEC internal assessment11Learner preparation12Final assessment decisions13Late submission13Resubmission of improved evidence14Retaking assessment14Calculation of the qualification grade156 Centre and qualification approval16Approvals agreement167 Quality assurance168 Programme delivery17Mode of delivery17Resources17Delivery approach18Support and training189 Access and recruitment19
10 Understanding the units21Units23Unit 1:Follow Health and Safety Practice in the Salon25Unit 2:Client Care and Communication in Beauty-related Industries37Unit 3:Promote Products and Services to Clients in a Salon49Unit 4:Provide Facial Skincare59Unit 5:Apply Makeup73Unit 6:Provide Manicure Treatments87Unit 7:Provide Pedicure Treatments101Unit 8:Provide Eyelash and Brow Treatments115Unit 9:Remove Hair Using Waxing Techniques129Unit 10: Salon Reception Duties143Unit 11: Display Stock to Promote Sales in a Salon155Unit 12: Provide Nail Art163Unit 13: Body Art Design175Unit 14: Makeup for Performers187Unit 15: The Living Body199Unit 16: Dermatology and Microbiology209Unit 17: Business Enterprise223Annexes235Annexe A: Calculation of the qualification grade237Annexe B: Grading domains: BTEC Level 2 generic grading domains241Annexe C: National Occupational Standards243
1 Purpose of this specificationPearson BTEC International Level 2 Extended Certificate and Diploma qualificationsin Beauty Therapy are designed for international schools and colleges. They arepart of an international suite of BTEC qualifications offered by Pearson. Thesequalifications are not available to centres in the United Kingdom, the ChannelIslands, the Isle of Man or British armed forces schools overseas.The purpose of this specification is to set out: the aims of the qualifications the structure and rules of combination of the qualifications the resources required by the centre to offer the qualifications the knowledge, skills and understanding which will be assessed as part of thequalifications the method of assessment and any associated requirements relating to it the criteria against which learners’ level of attainment will be measured,for example assessment criteria.If you need guidance or support please contact your Pearson representative.Pearson BTEC International Level 2 Extended Certificate and Diploma qualificationsin Beauty Therapy Care – Issue 2 – January 20161
BTEC International Level 2 qualification titles covered bythis specificationThe following qualifications have been approved by Pearson Education Limited asmeeting the criteria for Pearson’s Self-regulated Framework. These qualificationsare not accredited or regulated by any UK regulatory body.Pearson BTEC International Level 2 Extended Certificate in Beauty TherapyServices (21074)Pearson BTEC International Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy (21075)The qualification titles will appear on learners’ certificates. Learners need to bemade aware of this when they are recruited by the centre and registered withPearson.This specification must be used for delivery and teaching in your centres. Forinternational centres this replaces the following QCF qualifications:Pearson BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Beauty Therapy Services500/9850/0Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy500/9545/62Pearson BTEC International Level 2 Extended Certificate and Diploma qualificationsin Beauty Therapy Care – Issue 2 – January 2016
Pearson’s suite of international BTEC qualificationsBTEC International Level 2 qualifications make up our suite of international BTECsprovision. These qualifications are available in a range of sectors for learners whowish to explore a work-related vocational qualification or specific industry area. Thequalifications offer learners the knowledge, understanding and skills they need toprepare them for employment.On successful completion of a BTEC International Level 2 qualification, learners canprogress to continued study in the same or related vocational area and/or withinemployment in the beauty therapy services sector.BTEC International Level 2 Extended CertificateThe BTEC International Level 2 Extended Certificate extends the work-related focusfrom the BTEC International Level 2 Certificate and covers the key knowledge andpractical skills required in the appropriate vocational sector. Through optional units,the BTEC International Level 2 Extended Certificate offers flexibility and a choice ofemphasis. It provides an engaging programme for those who are clear about thevocational area they wish to explore through further study, or for those who wish toenter employment. The qualification has the potential to prepare learners forprogression to an appropriate Level 3 programme in the same or related vocationalarea.BTEC International Level 2 DiplomaThe BTEC International Level 2 Diploma extends the work-related focus from theBTEC International Level 2 Extended Certificate, with broader coverage ofknowledge and practical skills required for the vocational sector.The qualification has the potential to prepare learners for progression to anappropriate Level 3 programme in the same or related vocational area and forthose who have decided that they wish to enter a particular area of work, forprogression to employment in the appropriate vocational sector.Other learners may want to use this qualification to extend the specialism theystudied in the BTEC International Level 2 Certificate or the BTEC InternationalLevel 2 Extended Certificate programme.Pearson BTEC International Level 2 Extended Certificate and Diploma qualificationsin Beauty Therapy Care – Issue 2 – January 20163
2 Qualification summariesKey informationPearson BTEC International Level 2 Extended Certificate in BeautyTherapy ServicesTotal Notional LearningHours (NLH)300(including 180 Guided Learning Hours (GLH)Qualification value (NLH/10)30AssessmentThis qualification is internally assessedUnit grading informationPass/Merit/DistinctionOverall qualification on*Pearson BTEC International Level 2 Diploma in Beauty TherapyTotal Notional LearningHours (NLH)600(including 360 Guided Learning Hours (GLH)Qualification value (NLH/10)60AssessmentThis qualification is internally assessedUnit grading informationPass/Merit/DistinctionOverall qualification on*For further information about Notional Learning Hours please see Section 8:Programme delivery and Section 10: Understanding the units.4Pearson BTEC International Level 2 Extended Certificate and Diploma qualificationsin Beauty Therapy Care – Issue 2 – January 2016
Aims of the Pearson BTEC International Level 2qualifications in Beauty TherapyThe Pearson BTEC International Level 2 Extended Certificate and Diplomaqualifications in Beauty Therapy have been developed to: give full-time learners the opportunity to enter employment in the beautytherapy sector or to progress to Level 3 vocational qualifications provide education and training for beauty therapy employees give opportunities for beauty therapy employees to achieve a Level 2vocationally specific qualification give learners the opportunity to develop a range of skills and techniques,personal skills and attributes essential for successful performance in workinglife.Key features of the Pearson BTEC International Level 2qualifications in Beauty TherapyThese qualifications have been developed in the beauty therapy sector to: provide education and training for beauty therapy employees give beauty therapy employees opportunities to achieve a nationallyrecognised Level 2 vocationally- specific qualification give full-time learners the opportunity to enter employment in the beautytherapy sector or to progress to vocational qualifications such as the PearsonBTEC Nationals give learners the opportunity to develop a range of skills and techniques,personal skills and attributes essential for successful performance in workinglife.Rationale for the Pearson BTEC International Level 2qualifications in Beauty TherapyThe new BTECs in Beauty Therapy Services/Beauty Therapy have been introducedin response to centre demand. These qualifications are intended to: give learners the opportunity to prepare for a work qualification, based onthe National Occupational Standards in beauty therapy give learners the opportunity to achieve a nationally recognised Level 2qualification that is supported by Habia, the Standards Setting Body for thehair and beauty sector give learners the opportunity to develop practical capability in essential Level2 beauty therapy skills, including providing facial skincare, applying makeupand providing manicure and pedicure treatments provide learners with the knowledge, understanding and skills relating toimportant areas of study in beauty therapy, including health and safety,client care and communication, and promoting products and servicesPearson BTEC International Level 2 Extended Certificate and Diploma qualificationsin Beauty Therapy Care – Issue 2 – January 20165
encourage co-delivery of units, for example units relating to providingmanicure and pedicure treatments, and encourage creative curriculumplanning and delivery to motivate learners aid progression onto BTEC Level 3 Nationals.6Pearson BTEC International Level 2 Extended Certificate and Diploma qualificationsin Beauty Therapy Care – Issue 2 – January 2016
These exciting new qualifications are largely made up of units based uponqualifications developed with Habia, the Standards Setting Body for the hair andbeauty sector.The BTEC Extended Certificate in Beauty Therapy is intended for learners aged 14and above. It is also eligible as part of the beauty therapy Young Apprenticeshipframework.The BTEC Diploma in Beauty Therapy is intended for learners aged 16 and above.This qualification offers a great deal of flexibility, with a wide range of optionalunits, enabling learners to develop their knowledge and understanding of anatomyand physiology, specialise in nail art, or develop their business skills.National Occupational StandardsThese qualifications are designed to provide much of the underpinning knowledgeand understanding for the UK National Occupational Standards (NOS), as well asdeveloping practical skills in preparation for work and possible achievement ofNVQs in due course. NOS form the basis of National Vocational Qualifications(NVQs). BTECs do not purport to deliver occupational competence in the sector,which should be demonstrated in a work context.Each unit in the specification identifies links to elements of the NOS.The Pearson BTEC International Level 2 in Beauty Therapy relates primarily to theNOS in Beauty Therapy.Pearson BTEC International Level 2 Extended Certificate and Diploma qualificationsin Beauty Therapy Care – Issue 2 – January 20167
3 Centre resource requirementsAs part of the approval process, the centre must make sure that the resourcerequirements below are in place before offering Pearson BTEC International Level 2qualifications. The centre must have appropriate physical resources (for exampleequipment, IT, learning materials, teaching rooms) to support delivery andassessment. Staff involved in the assessment process must have relevant expertise andoccupational experience. There must be systems in place to make sure that there is continuingprofessional development for staff delivering the qualifications. The centre must have in place appropriate policies that relate to the deliveryof the qualification. The centre must deliver the qualifications in accordance with current equalitylegislation. The centre must have in place any specific unit resource requirements aslisted in each unit under the heading Essential requirements.8Pearson BTEC International Level 2 Extended Certificate and Diploma qualificationsin Beauty Therapy Care – Issue 2 – January 2016
4 Qualification structuresPearson BTEC International Level 2 Extended Certificatein Beauty Therapy ServicesThe Pearson BTEC International Level 2 Extended Certificate in Beauty TherapyServices qualification totals 300 Notional Learning Hours (NLH).Learners must achieve the mandatory units for a combined total unit value of 30 toachieve the qualification.This qualification is not designed to allow units to be imported from other Pearsonqualifications.Pearson BTEC International Level 2 Extended Certificate in Beauty TherapyServicesUnitMandatory unitsLevelNotionalLearningHours1UnitvalueFollow Health and Safety Practice in the Salon23032Client Care and Communication inBeauty-related Industries22023Promote Products and Services to Clients in aSalon23034Provide Facial Skincare27075Apply Make-up25056Provide Manicure Treatments25057Provide Pedicure Treatments2505This qualification is suitable for learners aged 14 years and above.Centres must adhere to the restrictions set by Habia regarding activities which arenot suitable for pre-16 learners to undertake.Pearson BTEC International Level 2 Extended Certificate and Diploma qualificationsin Beauty Therapy Care – Issue 2 – January 20169
Pearson BTEC International Level 2 Diploma in BeautyTherapyThe Pearson BTEC International Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy qualificationtotals 600 Notional Learning Hours (NLH).Learners must achieve the mandatory unit(s) and optional units that provide for acombined total unit value of 60 to achieve the qualification.This qualification is not designed to allow units to be imported from other Pearsonqualifications.Pearson BTEC International Level 2 Diploma in Beauty TherapyUnitMandatory unitsLevelNotionalLearningHours1UnitvalueFollow Health and Safety Practice in the Salon23032Client Care and Communication in Beautyrelated Industries22023Promote Products and Services to Clients in aSalon23034Provide Facial Skincare27075Apply Make-up25056Provide Manicure Treatments25057Provide Pedicure Treatments25058Provide Eyelash and Brow Treatments24049Remove Hair Using Waxing Techniques2606UnitOptional unitsLevelNotionalLearningHours10Salon Reception Duties230311Display Stock to Promote Sales in a Salon230313Provide Nail Art230314Body Art Design240415Make-up for Performers21001016The Living Body21001017Dermatology and Microbiology350518Business Enterprise210010UnitvaluePlease note this qualification is for learners aged 16 years old and above.10Pearson BTEC International Level 2 Extended Certificate and Diploma qualificationsin Beauty Therapy Care – Issue 2 – January 2016
5 Assessment and gradingThe assessment of BTEC International Level 2 qualifications is criterion referencedand the centre is required to assess learners’ evidence against published outcomesof learning and assessment criteria.Each unit in the qualification has specified assessment and grading criteria whichare to be used for grading purposes. A summative unit grade can be awarded atpass, merit or distinction: to achieve a ‘pass’ a learner must have satisfied all the pass assessmentcriteria to achieve a ‘merit’ a learner must additionally have satisfied all the meritgrading criteria to achieve a ‘distinction’ a learner must additionally have satisfied all thedistinction grading criteriaA grading scale of pass, merit and distinction is applied to all units.BTEC internal assessmentAll units in the BTEC International Level 2 qualifications are assessed throughinternal assessment, which means that the centre can deliver the programme in away that suits its learners and relates to local need. The way in which the centredelivers the programme must also ensure that assessment is fair and thatstandards are consistent over time. To achieve this, it is important that centres: plan the assessment of units to fit with delivery, allowing for links acrossunits write suitable assessments (for example assignments, projects or casestudies) or select assessments from available resources, adapting them asnecessary plan the assessment for each unit in terms of when it will be authorised bythe Internal Verifier, when it will be used and assessed, how long it will take,and how the centre you will determine that learners are ready to begin anassessment ensure each assessment is fit for purpose, valid, will deliver reliableassessment outcomes across assessors, and is authorised before use provide all the preparation, feedback and support that learners need toundertake an assessment before they begin producing their evidence make careful and consistent assessment decisions based only on the definedassessment criteria and unit requirements validate and record assessment decisions carefully and completely work closely with Pearson to ensure that the implementation, delivery andassessment is consistent with BTEC quality standards.Pearson BTEC International Level 2 Extended Certificate and Diploma qualificationsin Beauty Therapy Care – Issue 2 – January 201611
Internal Verifiers must oversee all assessment activity to make sure thatindividual assessors
aid progression onto BTEC Level 3 Nationals . Pearson BTEC International Level 2 Extended Certifi cate and Diploma qualifications in Beauty Therapy Care – Issue 2 – January 2016 . 7 These exciting new qualifications are lar gely made up of units based upon qualifications developed with Habia, the Standards Setting Body for the hair and beauty sector. The BTEC Extended Certificate in Beauty .
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