Free Level 2 Beauty Therapy Course in Spalding. Classes run at University Academy Holbeach. You'll need five GCSEs at grades 3 to 9, including English and Maths, to enrol. Over 39 weeks of full-time daytime study, you'll cover facial skincare, waxing, eyelash and eyebrow treatments, manicure, pedicure, make-up application, nail art, and client care. The level 2 beauty therapy qualification is assessed through practical work in the centre and written question papers.
Who this course is for
The VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Beauty specialist techniques is designed to enhance your creative skills and technical knowledge through advanced Beauty therapy techniques. The course covers a wide range of topics including developing skills to work within the beauty industry and employability skills, basic manicure and pedicure treatments, photographic make-up and nail art.
Entry requirements
5 GCSE's grades 3-9 (including English and Maths).
What you will learn
You'll perform facial skincare treatments on clients.
You'll carry out waxing and eyelash and eyebrow treatments.
You'll apply make-up, including photographic and nail art techniques.
You'll complete manicure and pedicure treatments to a professional standard.
You'll develop client care skills and learn how to manage health and safety in a salon.
You'll build the technical knowledge behind each practical skill you learn.
How you will learn
Assessment combines internal and external elements. Your centre sets, marks, and quality-assures practical assessments to demonstrate what you can do. VTCT external quality assurers sample this work. You'll also sit externally set and marked question papers, completed electronically. Learning takes place in the classroom and salon environment at University Academy Holbeach.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. University Academy Holbeach will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Beauty therapist: carry out a full range of salon treatments.
Nail technician: specialise in manicure, pedicure, and nail art services.
Waxing technician: focus on hair removal treatments in a salon or spa.
Make-up artist: work in salons, photography, or events.
Salon receptionist: client-facing role using the customer care skills from this course.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy (VTCT or City and Guilds): the next step if you want to offer advanced treatments and take on more senior salon roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Massage Therapy: adds sports or holistic massage to your skill set.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to teach beauty therapy in a college or training centre.
