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Level 2 Beauty Therapy Course in Birmingham – Longbridge Campus – Evening

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

Free Level 2 Beauty Therapy Course in Birmingham. Evening beauty therapy classes run at Longbridge Campus, so you can fit study around your existing commitments. You'll train in commercial salon facilities, covering client care, facial skin care, waxing, manicures, pedicures, makeup application, and lash and brow treatments. Local employers contribute to your training, and there are opportunities to attend industry events. The course takes one year part-time. You'll need an initial assessment for Level 1 English, or GCSE grade 3 or above in English language, or Entry Level 3 or above in Functional Skills.

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 manicure and pedicure treatments to a professional standard.
  • You'll apply makeup for a range of occasions and client needs.
  • You'll work with lash and brow treatments including tinting and shaping.
  • You'll apply theoretical knowledge through hands-on practical tasks in a working salon environment.

How you will learn

You'll study theoretical aspects of beauty therapy and apply them through practical tasks in commercial salon facilities. Learning includes tutorials, workshops, and work with local employers who contribute to training delivery. Assessment includes an externally set and externally marked exam. Practical skills are assessed throughout the course. There are also opportunities to attend external industry events.

What you will need to bring

The provider notes that you'll need beauty therapy tools 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: provide skin, nail, and body treatments in a salon
  • Junior beauty therapist: entry-level salon role covering core treatments
  • Nail technician: specialise in manicures, pedicures, and nail care
  • Waxing therapist: focus on hair removal treatments in a salon or clinic
  • Makeup artist: apply makeup for clients in salon or event settings
  • Salon assistant: support senior therapists and build hands-on experience

What you could study next

On completing this level 2 beauty therapy qualification, you could move on to a Level 3 Qualification in General Beauty Therapy, which opens doors to more advanced treatments and senior salon roles. There's also the option of a Level 2 Certificate in Makeup Artistry if you want to specialise. A Level 3 qualification is typically what employers look for when hiring fully qualified beauty therapists.

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