Beauty Therapy - Level 2 Diploma (Fast-Track)

The Level 2 Beauty Therapy course is the ideal starting point for those individuals who wish to pursue a career as a Beauty Therapist.

This course is designed to equip you with the skills to secure employment as a junior therapist in the industry.

You will study a range of beauty techniques, developing the skills you need to carry out facials, hair removal, manicures and pedicures, eyebrow and eyelash treatments and skin tanning services, as well as following health and safety, promoting products and services and reception duties.

This is a fast-track course for those who want to qualify more quickly to progress to a higher level or into work. You need to be committed, as this course is delivered at a fast pace

Topics covered can include:

• Provide facial skincare
• Remove hair using waxing techniques
• Provide eyelash and brow treatments
• Client care and communication in beauty-related industries
• Provide manicure treatments
• Provide pedicure treatments
• Follow health and safety practices in the salon
• Salon reception duties
• Skin tanning

You will need:

• English at a good level
• An interest in working in the Hair and Beauty industry

All applicants must have an interview to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

You will be assessed on the practical work you do in the beauty salon, as well as through observations, an e-portfolio, online testing, assignments, and oral questioning.

Adults - LEVEL 2

This course may be free for you if you meet certain conditions:

• If you are not working or have a low income. You need to show proof of your income or benefits.
• If you are aged 19-23 and you do not have the equivalent of five GCSEs at grade 9-4. You need to show us proof of any qualifications you already have.
• Residency rules apply. You need to show you have permission to live, work and study in the UK without conditions.
• There are some exceptions, such as certain visa types.

Check here which documents you need to show us, and which visa types are allowed.

If you do not meet the residency rules, you can still enrol on the course but you may have to pay some fees. All applicants are fee-assessed during enrolment.

If you are not eligible for a free or reduced-cost course, you need to pay the full fee.

Some courses have additional costs, such as for specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

On successful completion of the course, you can continue to develop your skills further and progress to a Level 3 Beauty Therapy course.