Free Level 2 Beauty Specialist Techniques Course in Newbury. Classes run at Newbury College. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the course is the right level for you. Over 35 weeks of full-time daytime study, you cover health and safety, manicures, makeup, facial skin treatments, eyelash and eyebrow treatments, and waxing. You practise on fellow students before moving on to paying clients. Leading manufacturers, suppliers, and guest lecturers also visit throughout the year.
Who this course is for
This one-year course offers the opportunity to develop skills in Beauty Therapy. The course is divided into modules which range from Health and Safety to Manicures and Makeup and from Improving Facial Skin Condition to Providing Eyelash and Eyebrow Treatments and Waxing. Students work on each other to gain experience before working on paying clients. Leading manufacturers, suppliers and guest lecturers visit to give lectures.
Entry requirements
Students will need to have five GCSE passes at grade 3 or above, preferably including Maths and English. Alternatively, students will be accepted onto the course if they have an equivalent vocational qualification at merit grade, and Functional Skills Maths and English, preferably at Level1.
What you will learn
You'll apply health and safety procedures in a salon environment.
You'll carry out manicure treatments on clients.
You'll apply makeup for a range of occasions and skin types.
You'll perform facial treatments to improve skin condition.
You'll provide eyelash and eyebrow treatments.
You'll carry out waxing treatments safely and effectively.
You'll develop client consultation and aftercare skills.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a salon environment, working on fellow students before progressing to paying clients. Classroom-based teaching covers the knowledge that underpins each treatment. Assessment combines practical observations and knowledge-based tasks. Visits from industry manufacturers, suppliers, and guest lecturers are part of the programme.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Newbury College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Beauty therapist: provide a full range of salon treatments to clients.
Nail technician: specialise in manicures, pedicures, and nail art.
Waxing technician: focus on hair removal treatments in a salon or spa.
Salon receptionist: client-facing role using your industry knowledge.
Beauty counter consultant: advise customers on skincare and makeup in retail.
Spa therapist: deliver treatments in a hotel or wellness spa setting.
What you could study next
VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy: the next step if you want to offer advanced treatments and take on more senior salon roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Massage Therapy: adds sports and holistic massage to your skill set.
Level 3 Diploma in Nail Technology: for those who want to specialise further in nail services.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you'd like to teach beauty therapy in the future.
