Occupational Summary
A Level 3 apprenticeship for Advanced Beauty Therapist, Senior Therapist or Head Therapist prepares apprentices to provide, design and implement bespoke treatment plans, delivering advanced manual therapies (for example advanced massage techniques) and technical therapies such as face and body electrical treatments to meet and manage client needs and expectations. Apprentices implement salon business systems and processes including data protection, contribute to the financial effectiveness of the business, maintain and maximise resources (people, equipment and consumables), build professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders, work independently in a private, secure and safe environment and, when required, supervise others to support team and business growth.
This programme covers 78 knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs), typically lasts 18 months and has a maximum funding of £8,000. End-point assessment methods are observation and technology demonstration, and professional discussion.
View official Skills England source text
This occupation is found in a number of sector environments, varying in size style and ambiance. An advanced beauty therapist can be employed within the beauty industry, travel, leisure and health sectors, in a variety of salons, spas and aesthetic environments. The broad purpose of this occupation is to provide, design and implement bespoke treatment plans. These advanced treatments range from advanced manual therapies such as advanced massage techniques, technical therapies such as face and body electrical treatments, to meet and manage client needs and expectations. They implement organisational operations (salon business systems and processes, data protection) to comply with legal and regulatory requirements, contribute to financial the effectiveness of the business, maintaining and maximising resources, (people, equipment and consumables). In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with a number of internal (e.g. other members of staff) and external (e.g. product brand, manufacturer representatives and other professionals) individuals, building exemplary relationships based on trust with clients, colleagues and organisations. An employee in this occupation will be responsible for working independently delivering treatments in a private, secure and safe environment. An advanced beauty therapist will also when required, supervise others to support team and business growth.
What's in the Delivery Pack?
Every section is tailored specifically to the ST0211 standard, using official KSB data, the published assessment plan, and sector-specific context.
KSB Interpretations
Plain-English interpretation of every Knowledge, Skill and Behaviour
EPA Preparation
End-point assessment readiness, gateway checklist and method guidance
Delivery Risks
Occupation-specific risks, mitigations and early warning signs
Delivery Model Options
Model-selection guide comparing day release, block release and front-loaded approaches
On/Off-the-Job Mapping
Which KSBs are best taught by the provider vs developed in the workplace
Initial Assessment & RPL
Starting points, prior learning recognition and programme adaptation
English, Maths & Digital
Where functional skills embed naturally and standalone qualification guidance
Employer Engagement Guide
Employer commitments, progress reviews and workplace engagement guidance
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English & Maths
English and maths qualifications must be completed in line with the apprenticeship funding rules .
Typical Job Titles
Knowledge, Skills & Behaviours
Knowledge
48- K1: how to perform advanced consultations for advanced manual and technical therapies to design bespoke treatment plans whic...
- K2: how to use effective communication methods and strategies to: gain accurate, relevant and detailed information, inform t...
- K3: when and how to carry out, interpret and record tests (pre-treatment, post treatment and during treatment) (allergy, sen...
- K4: organisational operational requirements to meet legal, local rules, industry requirements, treatment protocols, manufact...
- K5: how to securely store, maintain and manage, business, colleague and client information in line with legal, organisationa...
- + 43 more items
Skills
26- S1: perform advanced consultations for advanced manual and technical therapies to design bespoke treatment plans to include:...
- S2: communication skills, to build and maintain clients' trust, by providing and collating accurate and relevant information...
- S3: establish suitability for treatment by completing appropriate tests including: allergy, sensitivity
- S4: works in compliance against organisational operations to meet legal, local rules, industry requirements, treatment proto...
- S5: ensure the client's records are completed, signed, maintained and stored accurately (manual or electronic methods) in ac...
- + 21 more items
Behaviours
4- B1: Ownership of work: accepts responsibility, is proactive, and plans their work, takes pride in their work and aims for e...
- B2: Professionalism: demonstrates a pride in work, integrity, respect, flexibility and adaptability whilst maintaining profe...
- B3: Salon and industry ambassador - Works collaboratively, contributes ideas and challenges appropriately, leads by example,...
- B4: Effective communicator: choose the most appropriate way of communicating with clients; be helpful and courteous at all t...
Duties (13)
complete advanced consultations including in-depth client lifestyle profiling, to build and maintain the clients trust, establishing suitability for treatment and providing solutions for improving the condition of the clients physical appearance and emotional welfare, to design bespoke treatment plans.
design, implement and perform advanced bespoke manual therapies on the face, scalp and body, as a single or course of treatment, on clients, to meet the objectives of bespoke treatment plans based on the client's physical and psychological characteristics, developed to establish and manage client needs and expectations, whilst using the correct products, tools, equipment to deliver current and emerging techniques.
design, implement and perform advanced facial technical (electrical or mechanical) therapy treatments, singularly or as a course of treatment, to meet the objectives of bespoke treatment plans, to improve facial skin condition, improve and maintain facial contour and muscle condition and increase lymphatic drainage, whilst using the correct products, tools and equipment to apply the following therapy techniques/current types: galvanic, micro-current, microdermabrasion, low intensity LED light, skin warming devices, high/radio frequency, lymphatic drainage equipment.
design, implement and perform advanced body technical (electrical or mechanical) therapy treatments, singularly or as a course of treatment, to meet the objectives of bespoke treatment plans, to improve body skin condition, improve body contour and muscle condition and increase lymphatic drainage, whilst using the correct products, tools and equipment to apply the following techniques/current types: galvanic, micro-current, LED light, skin warming devices, high/radio frequency, electrical muscle stimulation and lymphatic drainage equipment
provide post treatment aftercare and product advice for advanced manual and technical therapies
promote sales and additional services to enhance the customer experience and overall treatment results, contributing to the financial viability and effectiveness of the business
perform and implement risk assessment protocols in relation to the environment, treatments and client risk. Liaise with non-health care and health care practitioners when required.
apply and implement organisational operations(salon business systems and processes, data protection) to comply with legal, local rules, industry requirements, treatment protocols, manufacturers' instructions and guidance
supervise individual and team activities
identify continual professional development requirements to ensure up to date knowledge and skills of new and emerging techniques, equipment and business practices
record, maintain and store, detailed treatment records including: personal, lifestyle, declared medical and other treatment information in accordance with legal and organisational operations
maintain safe and effective methods of working in accordance with organisational operations to meet legal, local rules, industry requirements, treatment protocols, manufacturers' instructions and guidance
apply and implement organisational operations to secure, maintain and promote business growth
End-Point Assessment
Assessment Plan
Type: PDF
Version & Source
- Version
- 1.0
- Approved for delivery
- Last changed
- 12 May 2020
- Earliest start
- 12 May 2020
- Approved for delivery
- 13 May 2020
- EQA Provider
- Ofqual
- Sector Subject Area
- 7.3 Service enterprises
- Trailblazer
- TB0045
- Last checked
- 11 Mar 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What knowledge, skills and behaviours are in the ST0211 standard?▼
The Advanced beauty therapist apprenticeship has 48 knowledge items, 26 skills, and 4 behaviours that apprentices must demonstrate.
How long is the Advanced beauty therapist apprenticeship?▼
The typical duration is 18 months, with a maximum funding band of £8,000.
What does a delivery guide for ST0211 include?▼
The KSB Planner delivery guide includes plain-English KSB interpretations, EPA preparation guidance, delivery risk analysis, on/off-the-job mapping, employer engagement strategies, and more — all tailored to ST0211.
Data sourced from Skills England. KSB Planner delivery guides are an interpretation and planning aid based on official published source material — not an official regulator-issued document.