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Free Level 2 Beauty Therapy Course in Castleford – Castleford College – Full-time

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start30 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Beauty Therapy Course in Castleford. Classes run at Castleford College, full-time during the day. You'll study in a salon environment, covering skincare, waxing, manicure, pedicure, make-up, and eyelash and brow treatments. The course also develops client communication and salon reception skills. This beauty therapy qualification takes one year to complete. Entry requires five GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English or Maths, or a completed Level 1 Hair and Beauty qualification.

Who this course is for

This programme is designed to equip learners with the knowledge required at all levels to start your career in the Beauty industry. It offers an exciting range of units for you to study in our modern well-equipped salons, supported by our team of highly skilled, highly qualified tutors.

This course will assist learners with confidence, communication skills and prepare them for working life.

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs at Grade 9-3, including English or Maths.

OR

Successful completion of Level 1 Hair & Beauty.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to provide facial skin care treatments
  • You'll practise hair removal using waxing techniques
  • You'll carry out manicure and pedicure treatments
  • You'll apply make-up and create themed hair and beauty looks
  • You'll provide eyelash and brow treatments
  • You'll handle salon reception duties and promote products and services
  • You'll develop client care and communication skills for a salon setting
  • You'll follow health and safety practice in a professional salon environment

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a salon environment, alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment includes a range of practical and theoretical tasks. You'll also build a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate your skills and knowledge across the units you study.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Castleford College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Beauty therapist: carry out skin, nail, and body treatments in a salon
  • Nail technician: specialise in manicure, pedicure, and nail art
  • Waxing technician: focus on hair removal treatments
  • Make-up artist: work in salons, events, or media
  • Salon receptionist: client-facing role managing bookings and retail
  • Beauty counter consultant: advise customers and demonstrate products in retail

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy (City and Guilds): the next step if you want to specialise further or work toward senior therapist roles
  • Level 3 Diploma in Massage: adds body massage and holistic treatments to your skill set
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing: broadens your range if you want to work across both hair and beauty
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