The Best Holistic Facialist Training in the SouthWest

VTCT Level 2 in Facial Massage & Skin Care

Cornwall's First Natural Skin School

Welcome to Silk Healing's Skin School.

The South West's first natural skin school, focusing on using organic artisan premium skin care.

£1200 - VTCT Level 2 Skincare & Facial Massage

The purpose of this VTCT accredited qualification is to develop your skills in facial massage and skincare to a high level of occupational ability, enabling you to begin a career as a qualified facial skincare therapist.

Time: 10:00-16:00

Dates: 2025 Dates -

Fast Track Dates

Cohort 1: 29th April and 13th May 2025 - Fully Booked

(both days must be attended)

Includes 1 zoom session for revision.

Or:

Cohort 2:

29th April,7th May,13th May,21st May and 11th June (all dates to be attended) - 1 space available

Cohort 3: Fast Track

7th and 8th July. Return in 2-4 weeks to complete exams and assessments. (date to be arranged with tutor) -1 space left

Includes 1 zoom session for revision.

For alternative dates and 1 to 1 teaching please contact info@silkhealing.co.uk

Payment for your course can be spread over 3 instalments. Or through Clearpay. A deposit of £50 at the time of booking to secure your place on the course, and the remaining balance must be paid before your course start date.

Inlight Facial Product kit :

Cleansing Balm, Superfood Face Mask, Nourishing Balm and The Beautiful Inlight Flower Feast mix for steaming. (products may vary depending on availability)

Silk Healing Academy Alumni Membership

5% discount on other Silk Healing Academy courses

Invitation to Silk Healing Alumni events

Prerequisites

Proficiency in written and spoken English

No previous qualifications required

Home Study

Students enrolled on this course are independent learners (i.e. self motivated and responsible for their own learning). It is essential that you are able to dedicate a minimum of 8 additional hours per week to independent home study. This time should be used for study of theory content, coursework, exam revision and practice of practical skills.

Location

Silk Healing, Silverwell, Truro TR4 8JE

Further details

Hot drink making facilities are provided

We advise students bring a packed lunch

Accommodation

If you are travelling from out of county, there is onsite accommodation that can be rented out at an additional but subsidised cost, please contact me for further details.

JOIN US

The VTCT Level 2 Award in Facial Massage and Skin Care is a qualification that has been specifically designed to develop your practical skills in; how to provide facial skin care.

Underpinning this qualification you will develop a sound knowledge of health and safety practices in a salon environment and how to promote client care and communications 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.

How to provide facial skincare
Cleansing, toning, exfoliating, steaming, moisturising, face masks and facial and hand massage
Skin types and conditions
Knowledge on treating skin of colour, male skin and female skin, menopause skincare and hormonal acne
Skin analysis
Product selection and knowledge
Aftercare advice
Health and safety practice
Client care and communication
Contraindications and unwanted reactions to treatment
Anatomy and physiology

Holistic Aesthetician, train with 100% organic skincare

VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Access to Aesthetic Therapies

Who is this qualification for?

The VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Certificate in Access to Aesthetic Therapies is a beauty therapy qualification aimed at learners with no formal background in beauty therapy training, who wish to gain access to additional study of advanced therapy treatments at levels 4 and above.

This qualification can also be taken by students who have already qualified in VTCT Level 2 Facial Skincare and Facial Massage and which to upgrade top Level 3. You will be required to do the additional units to get the full qualification. (please email to enquire about a reduced fee)

What does this qualification cover?

This qualification consists of units at level 2 and 3 combined to provide the learner with the required underpinning knowledge to afford direct progression onto specific modality training at level 4 +.

Learners must achieve the mandatory units:

Maintain health and safety in the salon
Skin analysis and facial skincare
Consultation and client care
Anatomy, physiology and pathology
Electrical science

Throughout this qualification, learners will develop their knowledge and understanding of relevant health and safety requirements, anatomy, physiology, and pathology and electrical science, alongside skin analysis and safe practice treatment protocols for facial skin care. Learners will also develop the knowledge, understanding and skills required to consult with clients, and provide specific aftercare and home care advice.

Why is this qualification the most suitable?

This qualification offers the learner who wishes to progress to higher level training the fastest opportunity to achieve the required skills and knowledge to do so.

What could this qualification lead to?

The primary purpose of this qualification is to prepare learners for additional study at level 4+ in the beauty aesthetic industry. Achievement of this qualification will enable learners to further develop their knowledge and skills by completing additional specialist qualifications at Level 4 and 5, for example:

VTCT (ITEC) Level 4 Award in Skin Peeling
VTCT (ITEC) Level 4 Award in Skin Needling
VTCT (ITEC) Level 4 Award in Ultrasound
VTCT (ITEC) Level 4 Award in Dermaplaning
VTCT (ITEC) Level 4 Award in High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU)
VTCT (ITEC) Level 4 Award in Scalp Micropigmentation
VTCT (ITEC) Level 5 Award in Micropigmentation for Camouflage and Restoration

Cost: £1,600