Free Level 2 Beauty Therapy Course in Oswestry. Classes run at North Shropshire College, full-time during the day. You'll train in a professional salon environment, combining practical treatments with the theory behind them. The course covers the core skills you need to work as a beauty therapist, from skincare and facial treatments to body therapies. Entry requires a minimum of four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English and maths, or a Level 1 qualification with good progress in English and maths. The course takes one year.
Who this course is for
Training is undertaken in a realistic professional salon environment. This will combine with relevant theory and practical learning. This Level 2 course will prepare you for a career in beauty therapy, which offers many opportunities within the industry, such as a job as a mobile therapist, jobs on cruise liners or a salon owner.
Entry requirements
A minimum of four GSCEs at grade 3, including English and maths or successful completion of a Level 1 qualification and good progress with English and maths.
What you will learn
You'll carry out facial skincare treatments, including cleansing, toning, and moisturising
You'll perform eyebrow shaping and tinting, and eyelash tinting
You'll apply make-up for a range of occasions and skin types
You'll carry out manicure and pedicure treatments
You'll perform waxing treatments for hair removal
You'll learn the anatomy and physiology relevant to beauty therapy
You'll develop client consultation skills and professional salon standards
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a salon environment alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment combines practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out treatments to a professional standard, with written or online knowledge tests. You'll build a portfolio of evidence throughout the year to demonstrate your competence across all areas of the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. North Shropshire College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Beauty therapist: work in a salon carrying out a range of treatments
Mobile beauty therapist: visit clients at home with your own kit
Nail technician: specialise in nail treatments and nail art
Spa therapist: work in a hotel or spa environment
Cruise ship beauty therapist: work on board providing treatments to guests
Beauty counter consultant: advise customers and demonstrate products in retail
Salon owner: run your own beauty business
What you could study next
VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy: the natural next step, covering advanced treatments and allowing you to work at a senior therapist level
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Spa Therapy: if you want to specialise in spa and holistic treatments
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to teach beauty therapy in the future
Level 2 Diploma in Nail Technology: a specialist route focusing on nail services
