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Free Level 2 Beauty Therapy Course in Birmingham – Solihull College and University Centre Woodlands Campus

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Beauty Therapy Course in Birmingham. Classes run at Solihull College and University Centre Woodlands Campus. You'll study full-time during the day for one year, covering facial treatments, waxing, manicure and pedicure, makeup application, eyelash and brow treatments, and health and safety in a salon environment. You'll need at least a grade D in GCSE English, a satisfactory reference, and a satisfactory school report. A college interview is also required. This level 2 beauty therapy qualification is awarded by VTCT.

Who this course is for

Our Beauty Therapy Level 2 Diploma is for those who wish to enter the beauty industry at the base level and work on fundamental skills, progressing to a higher level and more specialised area upon completion.

On this course you will study:

  • Make-up
  • Eye lash and eyebrow tinting; eyebrow shaping; individual eye lash application; stripe lash application
  • Facial treatments
  • Waxing treatments
  • Manicure treatments
  • Pedicure treatments
  • Reception
  • Health and safety in the salon environment
  • How to promote services and products to the client
  • How to work effectively as a Beauty therapist.

Entry requirements

You will need at least a D grade English language- a satisfactory reference- and a satisfactory school report- coming from school.

What you will learn

  • You'll perform facial treatments on clients in a salon setting.
  • You'll apply eyelash and eyebrow tinting, eyebrow shaping, and individual and strip lash application.
  • You'll carry out manicure and pedicure treatments.
  • You'll apply makeup to clients.
  • You'll remove hair using waxing techniques.
  • You'll apply skin tanning techniques.
  • You'll manage client care, communication, and reception duties.
  • You'll follow health and safety practices in a salon environment.

How you will learn

You'll split your time between practical sessions in the college's commercial salon facilities and theory work in a classroom. Assessment is ongoing and includes practical assessments carried out in the salons, written assignments, coursework, and external multiple-choice exams. You'll work with salon-exclusive products and use interactive resources throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

You'll need to bring your own beauty therapy kit, a uniform, and a portfolio. Solihull College and University Centre Woodlands Campus will confirm the full kit list before you start. Trips and external training sessions may be available at an additional cost.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Beauty therapist: provide facial, waxing, and body treatments in a salon.
  • Nail technician: specialise in manicure and pedicure services.
  • Makeup artist: work in salons, studios, or on location.
  • Waxing specialist: focus on hair removal treatments.
  • Salon receptionist: client-facing role using your communication skills.
  • Spa therapist: deliver treatments in a hotel or spa setting.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy: deepen your skills and move into more specialist treatments such as electrotherapy or advanced facials.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Massage: branch into sports or holistic massage therapy.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to teach beauty therapy in a college or training centre.

A Level 2 beauty therapy certificate is the foundation most employers and Level 3 courses expect before you specialise further.

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