Free Level 2 Beauty Therapy Course in North Shields
CostFREE
Duration250 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Level 2 Beauty Specialist Techniques Course in North Shields. Classes run at Barnardo's Employment, Training and Skills North. Entry onto this course requires either a Level 1 beauty therapy qualification or a successful skills test and interview. The beauty specialist techniques classes cover the skills and knowledge needed to work as a junior beauty therapist. At 250 hours of full-time daytime study, it's a focused route into the beauty industry.
Who this course is for
The VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Beauty Specialist Techniques is a substantial vocational qualification that will prepare you for a career as a junior beauty therapist. This qualification is designed for learners aged 16 years or over and will support you to gain employment as a junior beauty therapist as the units contained in this qualification cover all the skills and knowledge required for this role.
Entry requirements
Entry onto this qualification can be via previous attainment of a Level 1 qualification in beauty therapy and/or a successful skills test and interview.
What you will learn
You'll develop practical beauty therapy techniques used in salon environments.
You'll learn skin care and facial treatments.
You'll practise hair removal techniques.
You'll study nail care and treatments.
You'll build knowledge of health, safety, and hygiene in beauty settings.
You'll learn how to consult with clients and assess their needs.
You'll understand the products and equipment used in beauty therapy.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a classroom setting, building the technical skills needed for salon work. Assessment combines practical observations, where you demonstrate techniques, with knowledge-based assessments to confirm your understanding of beauty therapy principles. Your progress is assessed throughout the course rather than in a single final exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Barnardo's Employment, Training and Skills North will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Junior beauty therapist: entry-level salon role covering core treatments.
Beauty therapist: carry out facials, waxing, and nail services.
Nail technician: specialist nail care and treatments in a salon.
Salon assistant: support senior therapists and manage client experience.
Beauty counter advisor: product knowledge and treatment recommendations in retail.
Spa therapist: treatments in hotel, leisure, or wellness spa settings.
What you could study next
VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy: the next step for those wanting to take on advanced treatments and work more independently in a salon.
Level 3 Diploma in Massage Therapy: broadens your offer into sports or holistic massage.
Level 3 Award in Laser and Intense Pulsed Light Treatments: specialist qualification for advanced aesthetic work, usually after gaining salon experience.
