Free Level 1 Beauty Therapy Course in Barnsley. Classes run at Barnsley College, full-time during the day. You'll learn the skills needed to assist a beauty therapist and carry out treatments in a commercial salon setting. This is an introduction to beauty therapy, covering core practical techniques alongside the knowledge that underpins them. The course takes one year to complete. You'll need three GCSEs at grade 2/E or above, including English, plus a positive school report to apply.
Who this course is for
This course is an introduction to beauty therapy. You will learn the skills required to assist the beauty therapist in their role and carry out treatments within a commercial salon environment.
Entry requirements
Three GCSEs grade 2/E or above including English
A positive school report
What you will learn
You'll learn how to assist a beauty therapist during client treatments.
You'll carry out beauty treatments in a commercial salon environment.
You'll develop practical skills in core beauty therapy techniques.
You'll understand health, safety, and hygiene standards for salon work.
You'll learn how to prepare treatment areas and equipment.
You'll develop professional communication skills for working with clients.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions and practical hands-on work in a salon environment. Assessment for this NVQ Certificate is competence-based. You'll be observed carrying out treatments and assessed on your practical skills and knowledge throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Barnsley College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Beauty therapist assistant: support qualified therapists in a salon
Salon junior: entry-level role carrying out basic treatments
Nail technician: specialist nail care and treatments
Spa receptionist: client-facing role in a beauty or wellness setting
Beauty counter assistant: product advice and treatments in retail
What you could study next
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy: the next step toward working as a qualified beauty therapist, covering a wider range of treatments independently.
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Nail Technology: a specialist route if you want to focus on nail services.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy: the qualification for senior therapist roles and salon management.
