Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Studies
Based in our commercial salon, The Lounge, you will have an exciting opportunity to provide a range of treatments such as eyelash and brow treatments, facial skin care, waxing, basic manicures and pedicures to paying clients.
First-class client care and customer service play a key role in ensuring a professional and enjoyable salon experience.
Our Connecting Classroom to Career ambassador, Rhea, completed this course before progressing on to the level 3 Diploma in Nail Technology. She has since secured employment as a Nail Technician with luxury spa cruise liner, Steiner!
When will I start the course and how long will it take?
This course will start in September and will take one year to complete.
This course will take place at our Town Centre Campus, Water Street, St Helens, WA10 1PP.
What will I study?
During this course, you will cover the following units:
- Provide facial skincare
- Remove hair using waxing techniques
- Provide eyelash and brow treatments
- Client care and communication in the beauty-related industries
- Provide manicure treatments
- Provide pedicure treatments
- Follow health and safety practice in the salon
- Provide eye lash perming
- Apply skin tanning techniques
- Salon reception duties
How is it assessed?
You will be assessed throughout the course by a combination of practical assessments, written assignments, end-of-module exams and portfolio building.
Do I need any previous qualifications to start this course?
You should have four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English and maths.
Achieving a good standard of English and maths is a key requirement for many jobs, as well as for courses you may wish to progress on to. If you achieve below a grade 4 in your English and/or maths GCSEs at school, you will study it alongside your chosen course when you join us.
If you already have a grade 4 or above in English and/or maths but wish to achieve a higher grade, we can also support you to do this.
What are the course fees?
If you are a school leaver, aged 16-18, (under the age of 19 on or before 31st August 2024), you do not pay tuition fees or examination and registration fees and may be eligible for additional support depending on your financial situation. For more information, please visit our dedicated Financial Support page.
What can I go on to do once I have completed this course?
Once you have completed this course, you will be able to progress on to one of the following:
- Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy (Technical)
- Level 3 Diploma in Nail Technology
- Level 3 Diploma in Complementary Therapies
- Level 3 Diploma in Theatrical, Special Effects, Hair and Media Makeup
Alternatively, you may want to gain employment as a Beauty Receptionist, Makeup Consultant, Sales Representative or become self-employed.
Additional Information
As part of this programme, you are required to wear a uniform (tunic), which will be worn with black trousers or a skirt and a full black shoe. Our recommended uniform supplier is Florence Roby. There is also a kit required to complete your assessments which can be purchased from our recommended supplier, Dennis Williams. More information will be provided during the application process and you may be eligible for a bursary to cover these costs.
Are you
ready to apply?
Simply fill in our online form here.
However, if you still have questions in relation to this course and wish to receive further information, please submit your enquiry here.
