VTCT Level 2 Award in Wax depilation (Warm & hot wax)
(VRQ) training course - BIDEFORD VENUE

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Course dates & venues

This course is available at the following venues


Bideford, Devon (5 days):
ALL DATES MUST BE ATTENDED

May '25 - Wed 14th, Thurs 15th;

June '25 - Mon 16th;

July '25 - Tues 8th, Fri 18th;

+ monthly live zoom video coursework support lessons (dates tbc)

DATES ARE NON TRANSFERABLE TO ANY OTHER DATE OR VENUE

Course Fee:

£847

(Pay in full or pay monthly)

Course overview
The VTCT Level 2 Award in Wax Depilation is a qualification that has been specifically designed to develop your practical skills in; how to remove hair using waxing techniques.

Underpinning this qualification you will develop a sound knowledge of health and safety practice in a salon environment, client care and communication in beauty related industries. You will also develop an underpinning knowledge and understanding of the practical skills learned throughout this qualification.

The purpose of this qualification is to develop your skills in beauty therapy to a high level of occupational ability, to enable you to perform your own salon services.

You will learn how to carry out both warm wax and hot wax during this course.
This qualification is completed through the exam board - The VTCT (Vocational training and charitable trust); and is Ofqual regulated.

How this could benefit your clients:
Help clients with their hair removal requirements using warm &/or hot wax, you will cover the following waxing - leg, basic bikini, underarm, lip & chin and eyebrow waxing

Course information

Pre-requisite / Entry level:
None
Course format:
5 day practicals (training/assessment/exams) + online learning modules + case studies
(You must carry out and document evidence of a minimum of 2 treatments on each area covered in the course - 1/2 leg, full leg, basic bikini, underarm, lip & chin and eyebrow waxing)
Attendance:
5 days practical
+ monthly video calls for coursework support (dates tbc)
Exam board:
VTCT - Vocational training & charitable trust
(Ofqual / government regulated - www.vtct.org.uk)

Career potential:
Wax therapist / waxologist - employed or self-employed, working in a salon or spa or as a home / mobile therapist.
Additional costs:
You will need to purchase your own kit to bring to the training & in order to carry out your case studies, ie Wax kit (warm & hot)
Qualification gained:
VTCT Level 2 Award in wax depilation  (VRQ)
VTCT code: AB20123
Qulaification no: 500/8878/6
Course content:
Unit UV20483 – Follow health & safety practice in the salon,
Unit UV20453 – Client care and communication in beauty-related industries,
Unit UV20418 – Remove hair using waxing techniques
Guided learning hours (GLH):
99
(GLH incl’s. practical, coursework/homework, case studies, assessments, research/reading, revision, written exams)

Insurance

Please check your insurance companies requirements before enrolling on this course? (It is the students responsibility to check coverage with their insurers BEFORE enrolling on this course)
We recommend you hold student insurance while studying this course to cover you while practicing &/or when carrying out case studies (where applicable).
  • If you already have therapist insurance - You should be able to add this therapy onto your current insurance
    If you do not have therapist insurance - You can take out student insurance while practicing, and top this up to therapist insurance when qualified. You can take out student insurance for around £25 which will cover you for up to 12 months. For more information and aa list of recommended insurers - CLICK HERE

Course Lessons

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Karen Ashton

Your instructor
Karen Ashton, founder of Holistic Therapies Training Academy and also known as 'The Aromatherapy Geek,' combines her business acumen and passion for holistic wellness to create a thriving training academy. With a background in business ownership, office management, and accounting, Karen meticulously crafts courses that meet industry standards for online, accredited, and VTCT programs. Originally established in Swindon, Wiltshire, the academy flourished after Karen moved to Bideford, Devon, in 2011 for a better work-life balance. Today, she mentors aspiring therapists, helping them achieve professional success while balancing their personal lives. Karen is also an author, vlogger, and course writer, currently working on her second publication, and continues to inspire others.
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