Free Level 2 Beauty Therapy Course in Consett. Classes run at Derwentside College, full-time during the day, over 36 weeks. You'll cover manicure, pedicure, make-up, waxing, eye treatments, and anatomy and physiology. You'll also get hands-on experience working on paying clients in the college's Health Spa. Entry requires 4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above (or a Level 1 in Beauty Therapy), an interview with the course leader, and an initial assessment. You must be willing to give and receive all treatments and commit to full attendance.
Who this course is for
This is the perfect course for those wanting to study the basic beauty therapy skills, including manicure, pedicure, make-up, waxing, eye treatments, anatomy and physiology and reception. You will have the opportunity to work on paying clients in the colleges Health Spa. The college organises various trips to Beauty exhibitions which is optional for you to attend (costs to be incurred). You will also have the chance to enter make-up competitions and showcase your skills against other colleges regionally and nationally.
Entry requirements
You must attend an interview with the course leader
4 GCSEs at grade 3 or 4 (E/D) or above or have competed Level 1 in Beauty Therapy, with a suitable reference
Initial assessment results which demonstrate working towards level 1
Must be prepared to study Functional Skills in Maths and/or English
Must be willing to give and receive all treatments
100 percent attendance is required
What you will learn
You'll practise manicure and pedicure treatments on real clients.
You'll apply and develop make-up techniques.
You'll carry out waxing treatments safely and correctly.
You'll perform eye treatments including lash and brow work.
You'll study anatomy and physiology relevant to beauty therapy.
You'll develop reception and client-care skills.
You'll build experience working in a live salon environment at the college's Health Spa.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical work in the college's Health Spa, where you'll treat paying clients. Assessment includes practical demonstrations, written work, and ongoing observation by your tutor. You'll also need to study Functional Skills in Maths and/or English as part of the programme. Optional trips to beauty exhibitions give you the chance to see the industry up close, and you can enter make-up competitions to showcase your skills.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Derwentside College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Beauty therapist: work in a salon, spa, or hotel.
Nail technician: specialise in nail treatments and nail art.
Waxing specialist: focus on hair removal services.
Make-up artist: work in beauty, fashion, or events.
Spa therapist: deliver treatments in a spa or wellness setting.
Beauty counter consultant: advise and demonstrate products in retail.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy (City and Guilds) - deepens your skills and opens senior therapist roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Massage Therapy - if you want to specialise in body treatments.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training - if you'd like to teach beauty therapy in the future.
NVQ Level 3 in Beauty Therapy - a work-based route recognised by many employers.
