Level 2 Beauty Professionals (Beauty Therapist) Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You train in a salon role, earning experience while working toward a full qualification. The course covers client consultations, treatment advice, appointment management, and payment handling, giving you the practical skills the beauty therapy industry expects. You'll need to be in a salon placement for a minimum of 30 hours. The course typically takes 18 months.
Who this course is for
This course if for 16+ learners that wish to start a career in the Beauty industry. You must have a desire and passion for the industry.
You will be able to provide advice and recommendations on beauty treatments, appointments and service timings. You will also be able to facilitate the client journey, from appointments through completion of the services to handling payments whilst portraying the professionalism and values expected by the beauty therapy industry.
Entry requirements
No previous Beauty qualifications are required to enable you to start the Diploma for Beauty Professionals qualification. This qualification forms part of the standards you will undertake, therefore GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English are advantageous when it comes to doing Functional Skills, however they aren't a requirement
You will need to be employed in a salon placement for a minimum of 30 hours
You will need to complete the (COVID-19) Infection prevention qualification.
What you will learn
You'll advise clients on beauty treatments, service options, and appointment timings.
You'll manage the client journey from booking through to payment.
You'll apply the professional standards and values expected in beauty therapy.
You'll carry out a range of beauty therapy treatments in a salon setting.
You'll handle infection prevention and control procedures, including COVID-19 requirements.
You'll develop customer service skills specific to the beauty industry.
How you will learn
Training takes place in your salon workplace. You'll build a portfolio of evidence from your day-to-day work, demonstrating the skills and knowledge required by the qualification. Assessment includes practical observations in the salon and knowledge-based tasks. You'll also complete the COVID-19 Infection Prevention qualification as part of your programme.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Oracle Training Consultants will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Beauty therapist: providing treatments in a salon or spa setting.
Salon receptionist: managing bookings, payments, and client care.
Nail technician: specialising in nail treatments and nail art.
Waxing therapist: focusing on hair removal treatments.
Spa therapist: delivering treatments in a spa or wellness environment.
Freelance beauty therapist: working independently with your own clients.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy (VTCT or City and Guilds): deepens your technical skills and opens senior therapist roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Massage Therapy: specialises in body massage and holistic treatments.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to move into teaching beauty therapy.
Functional Skills Maths and English Level 2: useful if you haven't yet achieved GCSE equivalents.
