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Free Level 2 Beauty Therapy Course in Bournemouth

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Beauty Therapy Course in Bournemouth. Classes run at Bournemouth & Poole College Bournemouth Campus, full-time during the day. You'll cover anatomy and physiology, skin care, manicure and pedicure, waxing, make-up, eyelash and brow treatments, and salon business skills. Practical lessons begin on real paying clients from the start, and a compulsory work placement in a beauty salon or spa runs throughout the year. The course takes one year full-time. Entry requires a minimum of four GCSEs at grades 9 to 3, including Science, English, and Maths.

Who this course is for

This course is designed for those who have an ambition for a career in the beauty therapy industry. It covers all the basic beauty therapy treatments and will provide you with a good base from which you could progress to further courses.

During the course, you will develop practical expertise and essential knowledge of the industry.

Practical Skills & Treatments: please be aware that as part of your practical lessons, students learn the treatments on each other. Further development is then performed on paying clients which is part of the assessment process.

Entry requirements

You will require a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grades 9-3 (formerly A*- D) or above including Science, English and Maths . There is also an alternative route (Level 1 Beauty) for students not achieving these grades and will be discussed at interview/enrolment.

You will be working on external clients from the start of the programme.

In addition to the qualifications, you will be required to complete and pass a practical trade test.

What you will learn

  • You'll study anatomy and physiology relevant to beauty therapy treatments.
  • You'll carry out facial skin care treatments on clients.
  • You'll perform manicure and pedicure services.
  • You'll apply make-up and skin tanning techniques.
  • You'll carry out eyelash and brow treatments.
  • You'll use waxing techniques for hair removal.
  • You'll handle salon reception duties, client care, and communication.
  • You'll learn effective business operations within a salon environment.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical hands-on sessions, first practising treatments on fellow students and then on paying clients as part of the assessment process. Assessment includes tutor observations, written assignments, and ongoing examinations. You'll also complete and pass a practical trade test. A weekly work placement in a beauty salon or spa, including a two-week block, is a compulsory part of the programme.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bournemouth & Poole College Bournemouth Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Beauty therapist: carry out a full range of salon treatments for clients.
  • Nail technician: specialise in manicure, pedicure, and nail art services.
  • Waxing specialist: focus on hair removal treatments in a salon or spa.
  • Make-up artist: work in salons, events, or media and fashion.
  • Salon receptionist: client-facing role managing bookings and customer care.
  • Spa therapist: deliver treatments in a hotel or wellness spa setting.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy (VTCT or City and Guilds): the next step if you want to take on more advanced treatments and move into supervisory or specialist roles.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Massage Therapy: a route into sports massage or holistic therapy work.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you'd like to teach beauty therapy in the future.
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