Free Level 1 Beauty Therapy Course in Wigston. Classes run at NWSLC Wigston Campus. This is a full-time, daytime programme running over one year. You'll need 2 GCSEs at Grade E/2 or above, or an Entry Level 3 qualification to get started. The course covers the core skills and knowledge that underpin professional beauty therapy work, from skincare and facial treatments to nail care and client consultation.
Who this course is for
This programme is suitable for school leavers. If you are interested in persuing this course as an adult please get in contact with us.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements are 2 GCSE at Grade E/2 or above or an Entry 3 qualification.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to carry out basic facial and skincare treatments.
You'll develop nail care and manicure skills.
You'll practise client consultation and record-keeping.
You'll understand health, safety, and hygiene in a salon environment.
You'll learn about skin types, conditions, and how to adapt treatments.
You'll develop professional communication skills with clients.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a salon environment alongside classroom-based study. Assessment includes practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out treatments, and written or knowledge-based tasks to check your understanding. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. NWSLC Wigston Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Beauty therapist: providing facial, body, and nail treatments in a salon.
Nail technician: specialising in manicures, pedicures, and nail art.
Salon assistant: supporting therapists and managing client experience.
Spa receptionist: first point of contact in a spa or wellness centre.
Beauty counter assistant: advising customers on skincare and cosmetics.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy (VTCT or City and Guilds): the next step, covering a wider range of treatments and preparing you for salon employment.
Level 2 Diploma in Nail Technology: if you want to specialise in nail services.
Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy: a route toward senior therapist roles and salon management.
