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Level 2 Beauty Therapy Course in Melton Mowbray

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 Melton Mowbray. Classes run at Brooksby College. You'll need four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including Maths and English, to join. Over one year of full-time daytime study, you'll learn facials, manicures, pedicures, waxing, eye treatments, lash and brow work, make-up application, and more. The course includes work placement and hands-on practice with clients in an on-site salon. You'll also cover anatomy and physiology, client care, health and safety, and reception duties.

Who this course is for

Wanting a career as a Beauty Therapist, Spa Therapist, or even travel the world on a cruise ship?Our Beauty Therapy Level 2 course will help you to develop and learn to be the best therapist you can be. Our expert tutors will teach you how to carry out manicures, pedicures, facials, waxing, eye treatments and more. Students also benefit from guest lectures and workshops to further develop your training and help you stand out from the crowd. It is essential to have kit and uniform for this course to maintain professional standards. This will cost approximately £55 for uniform and £115 for kit.

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above, incluing Maths and English

What you will learn

  • You'll perform facials, manicures, pedicures, and waxing treatments on real clients.
  • You'll apply make-up and carry out eye treatments, lash and brow work, and lash tinting.
  • You'll learn anatomy and physiology relevant to beauty therapy.
  • You'll practise client care, communication, and product and service promotion.
  • You'll handle reception duties and understand how a salon operates day to day.
  • You'll follow health and safety procedures throughout all treatments.
  • You'll complete a work placement to build practical experience in the industry.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical treatment work in an on-site salon, and work placement. Guest lectures and workshops are also part of the programme. Assessment covers theory knowledge and practical evaluations across all treatment areas. You'll be assessed on your ability to carry out treatments to a professional standard, alongside written theory work for each unit.

What you will need to bring

You'll need to purchase a uniform (approximately £55) and a treatment kit (approximately £115) before the course starts. These are required to maintain professional standards throughout your training. Brooksby College will confirm any further details before you begin.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Beauty Therapist: carry out treatments in a salon or spa setting.
  • Spa Therapist: deliver treatments in hotel spas and wellness centres.
  • Nail Technician: specialise in manicures, pedicures, and nail art.
  • Waxing Technician: focus on hair removal treatments in a salon.
  • Make-up Artist: work in beauty, fashion, or events settings.
  • Cruise Ship Beauty Therapist: work on board cruise ships worldwide.
  • Salon Receptionist: use your client care skills in a front-of-house role.

What you could study next

A City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy is the natural next step, covering advanced treatments and preparing you for senior therapist roles. You could also look at a Level 3 in Spa Therapy or a specialist qualification in areas such as massage, advanced skin care, or nail technology, depending on the direction you want to take your beauty therapy career.

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