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Free Level 2 Beauty Therapy Course in Durham – New College Durham – Part-time

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Beauty Therapy Course in Durham. Classes run at New College Durham, part-time during the day, so you can fit study around other commitments. Over the course of a year, you'll cover skincare, waxing, make-up application, client care, and health and safety. This beauty therapy qualification gives you a solid grounding in the skills employers in salons and spas look for. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.

Who this course is for

Course may be subject to change.

This course is aimed for people aged 19 years or over.

Gain the skills and knowledge needed to work in the beauty industry with this part-time course.

From skincare, waxing and applying make-up to the health and safety regulations and client care, this course will prepare you to progress to Level 3 or employment in the industry.

Entry requirements

Please refer to College website.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn skincare techniques and how to carry out facial treatments.
  • You'll learn waxing methods for different areas of the body.
  • You'll learn how to apply make-up for a range of looks and occasions.
  • You'll learn how to consult with clients and adapt treatments to their needs.
  • You'll learn the health and safety regulations that apply in a beauty setting.
  • You'll learn how to maintain a professional, hygienic working environment.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at New College Durham, combining practical hands-on treatment work with underpinning knowledge. Assessment includes practical observations, where you'll demonstrate treatments on clients, alongside written or knowledge-based assessments covering theory. Your tutor will assess your competence across the units throughout the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. New College Durham will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Beauty therapist: carry out treatments in a salon or spa.
  • Waxing technician: specialist role in hair removal services.
  • Make-up artist: work in retail, events, or media.
  • Salon assistant: support senior therapists while building experience.
  • Spa therapist: deliver treatments in a hotel or wellness setting.
  • Self-employed beauty therapist: run a mobile or home-based practice.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy: the natural next step, covering advanced treatments and preparing you for senior roles or self-employment. The provider notes this course is designed to lead into Level 3.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Massage Therapy: if you want to specialise in body treatments.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you'd like to teach beauty therapy in the future.
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