Occupational Summary
A Level 2 Beauty therapist apprenticeship prepares an apprentice to complete beauty treatments as a key part of a beauty business. As a Beauty therapist, the apprentice works to deliver the practical elements of the occupation, applying the core activities that constitute completing beauty treatments within an employer setting and contributing to the service provision of the business.
This programme is distinctive for its specific emphasis on completing beauty treatments as the core occupational outcome and is defined by 18 knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs). Typical duration is 15 months, maximum funding is £7,000, and end-point assessment is conducted via a knowledge test and observation.
What's in the Delivery Pack?
Every section is tailored specifically to the ST0630 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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Knowledge, Skills & Behaviours
Knowledge
8- K1: Safe working Practices: Legal, industry and organisational requirements: use of tools, equipment, materials and products...
- K2: Provide waxing services: Types of equipment and products, waxing services and how these are carried out. The structure a...
- K3: Provide hand and nail treatments: The techniques, tools and equipment used within hand and nail treatments, the anatomy ...
- K4: Provide foot treatments: The techniques, tools and equipment used within foot treatments, the anatomy and physiology of ...
- K5: Provide facial treatments: The techniques, tools and equipment used for facial treatments, the anatomy and physiology of...
- + 3 more items
Skills
8- S1: Safe working Practices: Meet legal, industry and organisational requirements: maintain effective, hygienic and safe work...
- S2: Provide waxing services: Consult, plan, prepare and perform waxing services to remove unwanted hair on clients from the ...
- S3: Provide hand and nail treatments: Consult, plan, prepare and perform hand and nail treatments on clients
- S4: Provide foot treatments: Consult, plan, prepare and perform foot and nail treatments on clients
- S5: Provide facial treatments: Consult, plan, prepare and perform facial skin care treatments, use facial products and equip...
- + 3 more items
Behaviours
2- B1: Flexible and positive attitude: Adapts positively to changing work priorities and patterns when new tasks need to be com...
- B2: Maintain client care principles and practices: show clients/customers respect at all times and in all circumstances, dem...
End-Point Assessment
Assessment Plan
Type: PDF
Version & Source
- Version
- 1.0
- Approved for delivery
- Last changed
- 10 Oct 2018
- Earliest start
- 10 Oct 2018
- Approved for delivery
- 11 Oct 2018
- 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 ST0630 standard?▼
The Beauty therapist apprenticeship has 8 knowledge items, 8 skills, and 2 behaviours that apprentices must demonstrate.
How long is the Beauty therapist apprenticeship?▼
The typical duration is 15 months, with a maximum funding band of £7,000.
What does a delivery guide for ST0630 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 ST0630.
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.