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Free Level 2 Beauty Therapy Course in Harlow

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Beauty Therapy Course in Harlow. Classes run at Harlow College, full-time over one year. You'll build practical skills across facials, waxing, manicures, pedicures, and eyelash and brow treatments. Much of your hands-on practice takes place on fellow students, with final assessments carried out on paying members of the public. Entry requires 3 GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including grade 4 in English. Completing a Level 1 hair and beauty course with clear English progress may also be considered. You'll also need at least 30 hours of work experience.

Who this course is for

Learn the basic skills and techniques of Beauty Therapy. You have the opportunity to try out your practical skills on your fellow students and the final assessment of these skills will be carried out by applying treatments to paying members of the public.

Entry requirements

3 GCSEs at grade 3 or above plus grade 4 in English.

A successful completion of the Level 1 hair and beauty with clear progress on English skills may also be considered.

You will need to carry out at least 30 hours of work experience.

What you will learn

  • You'll perform facial skincare treatments on clients.
  • You'll carry out waxing techniques to remove hair safely.
  • You'll provide manicure and pedicure treatments.
  • You'll apply eyelash and brow treatments.
  • You'll follow health and safety procedures in a salon environment.
  • You'll handle salon reception duties and client communication.
  • You'll promote products and services to clients.
  • You'll apply make-up and create themed hair and beauty looks (optional units).

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and hands-on practical work at Harlow College. Skills are practised on fellow students throughout the course. Final practical assessments are carried out by applying treatments to paying members of the public. The course also includes core units on salon operations, client care, and health and safety, assessed through a combination of practical observation and written work.

What you will need to bring

You'll need to budget for a beauty kit, uniform, shoes, A4 lever arch files, pens, and a textbook. The approximate cost is £230. Harlow College will confirm the full details of what to bring before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Beauty therapist: providing a full range of salon treatments to clients.
  • Salon receptionist: client-facing role managing bookings and products.
  • Waxing technician: specialist hair removal in salons or spas.
  • Nail technician: manicure and pedicure treatments in a nail bar or salon.
  • Make-up artist: applying make-up for events, shoots, or retail.
  • Spa therapist: delivering treatments in a hotel or wellness spa.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy: deepens your skills and opens senior therapist and supervisory roles.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Massage: specialises in body massage and holistic treatments.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to teach beauty therapy in a college or training centre.
  • NVQ Level 3 in Beauty Therapy: a work-based route that builds on your Level 2 in a salon setting.
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