6222 — Beauticians and related occupations

What this occupation covers

Beauticians and related workers give facial and body beauty treatments, apply cosmetics and dress wigs.

Typical duties

discusses clients requirements, analyses and advises client on appropriate skin care, and applies treatments to the face or body

massages scalp, face and other parts of the body and carries out spray tanning

uses waxing, threading, sugaring and other epilation techniques to remove any unwanted body hair

cleans, shapes and polishes finger and toe nails, applies nail extensions

performs specialist treatments for conditions such as acne, applies skin rejuvenation therapies

recognises problems and refers clients to medical practitioners if appropriate

advises clients on diet and exercise to assist in weight loss and slimming

maintains client records, sells and advises on cosmetic products and services, and ensures appropriate health and safety issues are addressed.

applies make-up to hide blemishes or enhance facial features and advises clients on skin care and make-up techniques

Entry routes and qualifications

There are no minimum academic requirements for entry, although some colleges require candidates to possess GCSEs/S grades. NVQs/SVQs in Beauty Therapy are available at levels 1, 2 and 3. Professional qualifications are also available.

Sponsorship information

Ineligible. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.

DBS assessment

No code-wide DBS assessment is assigned. Check actual duties, activities, workplace, frequency and jurisdiction. This code does not determine the level of check.

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