VTCT Level 2 Award in Wax depilation (VRQ) course

Name: VTCT Level 2 Award in Wax depilation (VRQ) course
Start: 2026-03-24T10:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-03-24T16:00:00+00:00
Location: Holistic Therapies Training Academy - Karen Ashton

Schedule

Tue Mar 24 2026 at 10:00 am to 04:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Holistic Therapies Training Academy - Karen Ashton | Bideford, EN

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.
Course information
Venue & course dates:
Scroll down the page for details of venue, course dates and to book the course
Pre-requisite / Entry level:
None
Course format:
5 practical (classroom) training / assessment / exam days + online learning modules + case studies
+ monthly video calls for coursework support (dates tbc)
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
Duration:
GLH (Guided Learning Hours): 99. (GLH incl’s. practical, coursework, case studies, assessments, research/reading, revision, written exams)
Home study (Coursework): This is completed in your own time
Practical Training: Please check out our current course dates on our website for the practical training element, additional dates can be supplied.

Attendance:
5 classroom days (ALL dates must be attended)
+ monthly video calls for coursework support (dates tbc)
Model required:
Yes, you will be required to work on models to carry out your case studies at home.
You may be required to bring a model for one to one training, and for your assessments
Case Studies:
You must carry out and document evidence of a minimum of 4 treatments
Exam board:
VTCT - Vocational training & charitable trust
(Ofqual / government regulated - www.vtct.org.uk)
Career potential:
Waxing therapist - employed or self-employed, working in a salon or spa or as a home / mobile therapist.
How this could benefit your clients:
Help clients with their hair removal requirements using warm &/or hot wax
Additional Costs:
You will need to purchase your own kits 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 depilationVRQ)
Qualification reference:
VTCT code: AB20123
Qulaification no: 500/8878/6
Units in this qualification have been mapped to the relevant NOS (where applicable). This qualification is regulated on the Regulated Qualifications Framework.
This qualification is approved and supported by the Hairdressing and Beauty Industry Authority (HABIA), the standard setting body for hair, beauty, nails and spa qualifications.
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)
Check out our Insurance page, if you are looking for insurance.