Free Level 2 Beauty Therapy Course in Norwich. Evening beauty therapy classes run at City College Norwich, so you can fit study around your existing commitments. You'll cover both practical treatments and theory, starting by practising on each other before moving through observed and final assessments. Units include client care and communication, client consultation, health and safety, reception, facial treatments, and retail. The course takes one year part-time. A level 2 beauty therapy qualification you can be proud of.
Who this course is for
Your timetable includes a mixture of both practical and theory lessons. Initially you practice the treatments on each other; this is important as a beauty therapist needs to know what the treatments feel like in order to have empathy with their clients. You will then go through pre-observations and final assessments. In this course you will study units which cover Client care and communication Retailing products and services Client consultation Health and safety Reception Facial treatments Waxing Manicure and pedicure Lash and brow treatments Make-up You will learn through a mixture of theory classes, including time allocated to individual tutorial to support you, as well as practical sessions in one of our well-equipped salons. The course is delivered over two evenings per week from 6pm to 9pm, as well as Saturdays from 9am to 1pm.
Entry requirements
Applicants will be assessed on their interest and commitment.
What you will learn
You'll develop client care and communication skills used in every treatment session.
You'll learn how to carry out client consultations and adapt treatments to individual needs.
You'll practise facial treatments, building hands-on technique through peer practice and assessed sessions.
You'll understand health and safety requirements for a salon environment.
You'll learn how to retail products and services to clients.
You'll handle reception duties, including managing client bookings and records.
How you will learn
Classes combine practical and theory lessons in the classroom. You'll start by practising treatments on each other, which helps you understand how each treatment feels from a client's perspective. You then move through pre-observation sessions before completing final assessments. Assessment is based on observed practical performance and theory work completed during the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. City College Norwich will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Beauty therapist: provide facials, waxing, and skincare treatments in a salon.
Salon receptionist: front-of-house role managing clients and bookings.
Spa therapist: deliver treatments in a hotel or spa setting.
Retail beauty advisor: advise customers on skincare and beauty products.
Mobile beauty therapist: offer treatments independently at clients' homes.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy (City and Guilds) - deepens your skills in advanced treatments and prepares you for senior therapist roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Massage Therapy - specialist route if you want to focus on body treatments.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training - if you'd like to teach beauty therapy in the future.
