Free Level 2 Beauty Specialist Techniques Course in Penzance. Classes run at Penwith College, full-time during the day, over one year. You'll study face and body treatments, building the practical skills and knowledge needed to work as a qualified beauty therapist. You'll also develop the interpersonal and employability skills that matter in a client-facing role. To enrol, you'll need GCSE Grade 4 in four subjects, including both English and Maths.
Who this course is for
Learners who complete this course will become a qualified level two therapist competent in performing face and body treatments. Students will be encouraged to progress onto an advanced qualification to specialize further in the beauty industry and widen their employment opportunities. Throughout this qualification, you will develop your knowledge and understanding of all relevant subject areas alongside developing interpersonal and employability skills that will assist you to communicate effectively with clients. This one-year qualification is mainly a practical course, using a variety of teaching methods including discussions, demonstrations, and presentations. You will work on your own, in pairs and in small groups practicing techniques within a realistic working environment in well equipped, purpose-built salons. This qualification includes waxing, make-up, eyelash and eyebrow tinting, eyebrow shaping, manicure, pedicure, facial, skin analysis, consultation techniques and client care, health, safety and hygiene, alongside anatomy and physiology for beauty therapists, which are the fundamental treatments of beauty therapy.
Entry requirements
GCSE Grade 4 in four subjects including both English and Maths.
What you will learn
You'll perform a range of face treatments, including cleansing, toning, and skin analysis.
You'll carry out body treatments and understand how to adapt them for different clients.
You'll develop knowledge of skin types, conditions, and contraindications.
You'll learn health, safety, and hygiene standards relevant to beauty therapy.
You'll practise client consultation and communication skills.
You'll build the employability skills needed to work professionally in a salon or spa environment.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a salon-style environment at Penwith College, alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment combines practical observations, where you demonstrate treatments on real clients, with written assignments and knowledge tests. You'll be assessed on both your technical skills and your understanding of the underpinning theory throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Penwith College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Beauty therapist: perform face and body treatments in a salon or spa.
Nail technician: specialise in nail care and nail art services.
Spa therapist: deliver treatments in hotel or wellness spa settings.
Skincare specialist: focus on facial and skin health treatments.
Salon assistant: support senior therapists and build client experience.
Mobile beauty therapist: offer treatments independently at clients' homes.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy (VTCT or City and Guilds): the natural next step if you want to specialise further and take on more advanced treatments.
Level 3 Diploma in Massage Therapy: focuses on therapeutic and sports massage, broadening your treatment menu.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you're interested in teaching beauty therapy in the future.
