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Level 2 Beauty Therapy Course in Eastbourne

Cost�760.00 There are a few extra costs as you will be required to purchase your beauty therapy kit, which consists of all the equipment you will need to get started. You'll also need a uniform, which must be worn in the salon, and you may find our recommende
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start24 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Beauty Course in Eastbourne. Classes run at East Sussex College Eastbourne Campus one evening per week, over one year. You'll need a good level of English in both written and spoken communication to join. The course covers facial skincare, eyelash and brow treatments, make-up, manicure, pedicure, and waxing. You'll also learn health and safety in the salon and how to carry out client consultations. There is a course fee of £760, plus additional costs for a beauty therapy kit and uniform.

Who this course is for

Join us for this fast-track, one-year course to train as a beauty therapist. Taught one evening per week, you will develop the necessary knowledge, understanding and skills to provide facial skincare, eyelash and brow treatments, apply make-up, manicure and pedicure treatments.

Entry requirements

You will be required to demonstrate a good level of English in both written and communication skills, in line with the level of the course.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical skills in facial skincare treatments.
  • You'll learn eyelash and eyebrow treatments.
  • You'll apply make-up to a professional standard.
  • You'll carry out manicure and pedicure treatments.
  • You'll practise waxing techniques.
  • You'll learn the underpinning knowledge behind each treatment.
  • You'll conduct client consultations in line with health and safety requirements.
  • You'll understand client care and communication in a salon setting.

How you will learn

You'll be assessed continuously throughout the course. Assessment includes observations of your practical work in the training salon, written assignments, homework, and short written papers. You'll build a portfolio of evidence to bring together all your work. The course runs over 30 weeks, with classes on Thursday evenings from 17:30 to 20:30.

What you will need to bring

You'll need to purchase a beauty therapy kit, which includes the equipment you need to get started. You'll also need a uniform to wear in the salon. East Sussex College Eastbourne Campus will confirm the full kit list and uniform requirements before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Beauty therapist. Work in a commercial salon providing a range of treatments.
  • Self-employed beauty therapist. Run your own mobile or home-based beauty business.
  • Nail technician. Specialise in manicure, pedicure, and nail treatments.
  • Salon assistant. Support senior therapists and build experience in a salon.
  • Brow and lash technician. Focus on eye treatments as a specialist service.

What you could study next

Once you have your Level 2 beauty qualification, you could move on to a Level 3 qualification in Beauty Therapy, which covers more advanced treatments and is recognised for senior salon roles. You might also choose to specialise, for example in massage, nail technology, or skincare, through dedicated Level 3 courses. A Level 3 qualification can also open the door to teaching beauty therapy in the future.

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