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Level 2 Beauty Therapy Course in Birmingham – Longbridge Campus

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 Birmingham. Classes run at Longbridge Campus, in a working commercial salon environment with up-to-date facilities. The course runs full-time over one year, covering client care, facial treatments, waxing, manicures, pedicures, makeup, and lash and brow work. You'll work alongside local employers and have opportunities to attend industry events. To enrol, you'll need to meet an English requirement: Level 1 English, GCSE grade 3 or above, or Entry Level 3 Functional Skills or above. This is a City and Guilds Level 2 beauty therapy qualification.

Who this course is for

This Level 2 course is suitable for both school leavers and adults alike who are looking to start a career in the beauty industry. The teaching will take place in a practical working environment within our commercial salons with the most up-to-date facilities. You will get to work with local employers who will contribute to the knowledge and delivery of training. There are also opportunities to attend external events which in the past have included MAC head office, Covent Gardens, WorldSkills Live, Salon International, Blackpool Winter Gardens and The Beauty Show at the NEC.

Entry requirements

You may have current and continued work experience in a beauty/nail salon, by which you can enrol onto the course upon a successful interview.

Due to the externally set and externally marked exam, you will need to complete an initial assessment for Level 1 English, GCSE grade 3 or above in English language or Entry Level 3 or above in Functional Skills.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop client care and communication skills used in professional salon settings.
  • You'll learn facial skin care techniques and how to assess different skin types.
  • You'll carry out waxing treatments safely and effectively.
  • You'll perform manicures and pedicures to a professional standard.
  • You'll apply makeup for a range of looks and occasions.
  • You'll work with lash and brow treatments including tinting and shaping.
  • You'll apply theoretical knowledge to practical tasks in a commercial salon environment.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of theory and hands-on practical work in a commercial salon setting. Teaching includes tutorials, workshops, and practical assessments. The course includes an externally set and externally marked exam. Mandatory work experience applies for 16 to 18-year-old learners. You'll also have opportunities to attend external industry events as part of your training.

What you will need to bring

The provider notes that tools and materials are required, costing around £300 (subject to change). Longbridge Campus will confirm the full kit list and any other requirements before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Beauty therapist: providing facial, waxing, and body treatments in a salon
  • Nail technician: specialising in manicures, pedicures, and nail care
  • Makeup artist: working in salons, events, or media settings
  • Salon assistant: supporting senior therapists in a professional salon
  • Lash and brow technician: focusing on tinting, shaping, and lash treatments
  • Spa therapist: delivering treatments in a hotel or wellness spa setting

What you could study next

After completing this beauty therapy qualification, you could move on to the Level 3 Qualification in General Beauty Therapy, which opens doors to more advanced treatments and senior salon roles. Alternatively, the Level 2 Certificate in Makeup Artistry lets you specialise in makeup if that's the direction you want to take. Both are natural next steps from this level 2 beauty therapy course.

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