About the course

Learn the basic skills and techniques of Beauty Therapy. You have the 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.

Entry requirements

You will need to undertake an initial assessment in English and Maths, achieving at least level 1 in both subject areas. 

How much does it cost?

The cost of this course is £1287

This course is free if you meet any one of the criteria below:

• In receipt of benefits
• Earns less than £25,000
• First full level 2 qualification (Aged 19-23 only)

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

Approximate additional costs:

Before starting the course, you will need to purchase your own equipment in the form of a beauty kit, uniform, textbooks and stationery. This is an additional cost to the course fee.

Equipment £300
Uniform £60
Trips £50 

Why study?

Beauty Therapy is the ideal course for you if you are interested in making people look and feel great. A career in Beauty Therapy gives you the opportunity to explore an exciting industry with a vast array of career opportunities.

Where will this course take me?

You could go straight into work or you could progress to study Level 3 Beauty Therapy.

Possible Job Roles:

• Beautician
• Nail Technician
• Salon Manager
• Spa Therapist
• Beauty Teacher

Our learners have experienced positive work placements at the following salons:

Zoe Dee Hair and Beauty
Funky Tips
Mode Beauty Therapy
Salon 35
The Beauty Bar
Naturals
Eden

Core modules

• Working in the beauty related industries
• Follow Health and safety in the salon
• Client care and communication in beauty related industries
• Promote products and service to clients in a salon
• Salon reception duties
• Provide facial skincare
• Remove hair using waxing techniques
• Provide manicure treatments
• Provide pedicure treatments
• Provide eyelash and brow treatments

Optional modules

• Apply make-up
• Create an image based on a theme within the hair and beauty sector

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
• Pens
• Textbook

Approximate cost £300