Beauticians and Related Occupations
Description
Beauticians and related workers give facial and body beauty treatments, apply cosmetics and dress wigs.
Tasks
- Applies make-up to hide blemishes or enhance facial features and advises clients on skin care and make-up techniques.
- Maintains client records, sells and advises on cosmetic products and services, and ensures appropriate health and safety issues are addressed..
- Advises clients on diet and exercise to assist in weight loss and slimming.
- Recognises problems and refers clients to medical practitioners if appropriate.
- Performs specialist treatments for conditions such as acne, applies skin rejuvenation therapies.
- Cleans, shapes and polishes finger and toe nails, applies nail extensions.
- Uses waxing, threading, sugaring and other epilation techniques to remove any unwanted body hair.
- Massages scalp, face and other parts of the body and carries out spray tanning.
- Discusses clients requirements, analyses and advises client on appropriate skin care, and applies treatments to the face or body.
Entry Requirements
Level 3 NVQ; A Levels
Skills
- Active Learning
- Reading Comprehension
- Speaking
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Learning Strategies
- Writing
- Monitoring
- Science
- Mathematics