Free Level 2 Beauty Therapy Course in Milton Keynes. Classes run full-time during the day at Milton Keynes College Institute of Technology. This is a focused, full-time route through a broad range of beauty therapy skills, covering treatments from skincare and facial massage to nail care and hair removal. The course takes one year to complete. You'll work toward a VTCT beauty therapy qualification that employers in salons, spas, and wellness centres recognise. Graduates can go on to work as a beauty therapist or use the qualification as a platform for further study.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll carry out facial skincare treatments and massage techniques.
You'll perform eyebrow shaping and eye treatments including tinting.
You'll apply temporary hair removal methods safely and correctly.
You'll provide manicure and pedicure treatments.
You'll learn how to consult with clients and assess their needs.
You'll follow health, safety, and hygiene standards throughout every treatment.
You'll develop professional salon skills including client communication and record keeping.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a salon environment at the college, alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment combines practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out treatments, with written assignments and knowledge tests. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Milton Keynes College Institute of Technology will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Beauty therapist. Work in a salon or spa providing treatments.
Nail technician. Specialise in manicure, pedicure, and nail art.
Spa therapist. Deliver treatments in a hotel or wellness spa.
Salon receptionist. Front-of-house role using your client care skills.
Waxing technician. Focus on hair removal treatments.
Skincare consultant. Advise clients on products and skin health.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy. Deepen your skills and qualify for senior therapist roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Massage. Specialise in massage therapy and sports treatments.
Level 3 Diploma in Nail Technology. Advance your nail skills toward a specialist career.
NVQ Level 3 in Beauty Therapy. A work-based route that builds on your Level 2 foundation.
