About the course

This course is ideal for therapists looking for a career in all aspects of the beauty industry, potential entrepreneurs aspiring to set up a small business or for those looking to work within the spa/leisure industry.

Entry requirements

Level 2 in Beauty Therapy

How much does it cost?

The fee for this course is: £3345 for adult learners.

This course can also be funded through an Advanced Learner Loan.

Contact Us or call 01279 868100 to get the most up-to-date info on fees and the financial support that may be available.

Why study?

Learn the advanced skills and techniques of beauty therapy. You will have an opportunity to try out your practical skills on your fellow students and the final assessment of these skills will be carried out by applying treatments to paying members of the public. You will sit a series of written papers over the course of the year.

Part-time courses require 100% commitment and learners should expect to do between 5-10 hours self-directed study at home each week.

Where will this course take me?

Salon job opportunities, setting up or enhancing your own business or progression onto Foundation Degree programmes.

Core modules

• Monitor procedures to safely control work operations
• Contribute to the planning and implementation of promotional activities
• Provide body massage treatments 
• Provide Indian head massage
• Carry out massage using pre-blended aromatherapy oils 
• Provide stone therapy treatments
• Provide facial electrical treatments

Optional modules

• Facial electricals

How will I be assessed?

You will have a mixture of practical sessions in the salon and classroom-based lessons teaching underpinning knowledge. You will be expected to complete hairdressing/beauty/barbering services on paying clients in the commercial salon.

It is expected that you may need to bring in your own clients for practical assessments. Educational trips will also be available to enhance learning.

You will be assessed through:

• Online exams
• Practical observations
• Assignments

Will I have to provide anything?

Beauty kit, uniform, shoes, A4 lever arch files, pens, textbook. Approx cost £85.