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Free Level 2 Beauty Therapy Course in Grays

CostFREE
Duration12 months
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 Grays. Classes run at South Essex College of Further and Higher Education, full-time during the day. You'll cover facial skin care, waxing, manicure and pedicure, nail art, eyelash and eyebrow treatments, skin tanning, anatomy and physiology, and salon reception skills. The course runs for 12 months and includes work experience alongside English and maths. Entry requires GCSEs at grade 3/D in maths and English, or a Beauty Therapy Level 1 Diploma with maths and English at Level 1, plus attendance at an interview event.

Who this course is for

This course is suitable for those wishing to prepare for a career as a beauty therapist, or for further study at a higher level.

Entry requirements

  • GCSEs at grade three/grade D in maths and English, or * Beauty Therapy Level 1 Diploma plus maths and English at level one, or equivalent * successful attendance at interview event * you will be required to purchase salon wear, equipment kit, textbooks and consumables

What you will learn

  • You'll practise facial skin care techniques on clients in a professional salon setting.
  • You'll carry out waxing, manicure, pedicure, and skin tanning treatments.
  • You'll apply eyelash and eyebrow treatments and create nail art designs.
  • You'll learn anatomy and physiology relevant to beauty therapy.
  • You'll handle reception duties, client care, and salon communication.
  • You'll follow health and safety procedures in a salon environment.
  • You'll build a portfolio of evidence through work experience placements.

How you will learn

You'll be assessed through written assignments, external multiple choice exams, oral questions, practical observations, and a portfolio of evidence. Classes are classroom-based and full-time during the day. You'll train in professional beauty salons using a professional product range, putting techniques into practice on real clients as part of your learning.

What you will need to bring

You'll need to purchase salon wear, an equipment kit, textbooks, and consumables at enrolment. South Essex College of Further and Higher Education will confirm the full list of what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Beauty therapist: provide facials, waxing, and body treatments in salons
  • Nail technician: specialise in manicures, pedicures, and nail art
  • Salon receptionist: client-facing role managing bookings and customer care
  • Beauty assistant: support senior therapists in a professional salon
  • Spa therapist: deliver treatments in hotel or leisure spa settings
  • Self-employed beauty therapist: run your own mobile or home-based business

What you could study next

This level 2 beauty therapy qualification is a stepping stone to further study. You could move on to a Level 3 Beauty Therapy Diploma, which covers advanced treatments and is the level employers typically look for when hiring qualified beauty therapists. Some learners go on to specialist qualifications in areas such as massage, semi-permanent makeup, or laser and light therapies. Your college can advise on which Level 3 programme suits your goals.

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