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Free Level 2 Beauty Therapy Course in Newham

CostFREE
Duration18 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start4 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Beauty Therapy Course in Newham. Classes run at Newham College London East Ham Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs over 18 weeks and covers a range of salon treatments including manicures, pedicures, waxing, and facials. You'll practise in the college's professionally run salon, Avant Garde, building hands-on experience with real clients. To enrol, you'll need at least 5 GCSEs at grade 3 or above and a Level 1 qualification, plus a good level of written and spoken English. You'll also need to purchase a professional kit and uniform.

Who this course is for

Have you ever wanted to know how to perform professional makeovers or provide professional treatments in salons? Or you would love to run your own beauty business? This course gives you a great start to a successful career in the beauty industry, introducing a range of exciting treatments including manicures, pedicures, waxing and facials.

You’ll be taught in Newham College’s professionally run salon Avant Garde, where you’ll be able to perform treatments and perfect your newly-acquired skills on paying clients.

Entry requirements

You will need to possess at least 5 GCSEs at grade 3 or above and a Level 1 qualification. In addition, you must enjoy working with people and have good communication skills, along with a good level of written and spoken English. You must be willing to purchase a professional kit and a uniform for this course. You will be invited to the college for an initial assessment and interview to determine your suitability for the course.

What you will learn

  • You'll perform manicure and pedicure treatments to a professional standard.
  • You'll carry out waxing treatments safely and effectively.
  • You'll deliver facial treatments using professional techniques.
  • You'll learn how to consult with clients and adapt treatments to their needs.
  • You'll develop health, safety, and hygiene practices for a salon environment.
  • You'll build the practical skills needed to work in a professional beauty salon.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and hands-on practical work in the college's training salon, Avant Garde. Assessment includes practical observations, where you demonstrate treatments to the required standard, alongside written assignments and knowledge tests. You'll be assessed throughout the course rather than in a single final exam. An initial assessment and interview take place before you start, to confirm the course is the right fit for you.

What you will need to bring

You'll need to purchase a professional beauty kit and a uniform for this course. Newham College London East Ham Campus will confirm the specific items required before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Beauty therapist: provide treatments in salons, spas, and clinics.
  • Nail technician: specialise in manicures, pedicures, and nail art.
  • Waxing technician: focus on hair removal treatments in a salon.
  • Salon assistant: support therapists and build experience in a professional setting.
  • Mobile beauty therapist: offer treatments independently at clients' homes.
  • Spa therapist: deliver treatments in hotel spas and wellness centres.

What you could study next

A Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy is the natural next step if you want to take on more advanced treatments and move into senior or supervisory salon roles. You could also look at a Level 3 Diploma in Massage or a specialist qualification in areas such as electrical facials or advanced skin treatments. If running your own beauty business interests you, a business or enterprise qualification at Level 3 would complement your therapy skills.

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