Free Level 2 Beauty Therapy Course in Dartford – North Kent College Dartford

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start13 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Beauty Therapy Course in Dartford. Classes run at North Kent College Dartford. You'll spend at least three sessions a week in the college's fully equipped beauty salons, including one late-night session until 8.30pm, gaining hands-on practical experience alongside classroom learning. The course runs full-time over one year. It covers the essential technical skills and knowledge you need to work in the beauty industry.

Who this course is for

The Level 2 VRQ Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy aims to provide you with a range of essential technical and practical skills and knowledge, which will equip you to seek employment or further training within the Beauty Industry. As part of your training, you will spend a minimum of 3 sessions a week in our well equipped beauty salons which includes one late night until 8.30pm. You will be taught by experienced vocational lecturers who have worked, or are currently working, in the Beauty Therapy Industry and they therefore have a wide and current experience of the industries needs and trends.

You will study the following content:

Working in Beauty Related Industries/Follow Health & Safety Practice in a Salon/Client Care and communication in Beauty Related Industries/Provide Facial Skincare/Promote Products and Services to Client in the Salon/Remove Hair using Waxing Techniques - this includes waxing of the eyebrows, upper lip, chin, bikini, underarm and full leg/Provide Manicure Treatments/Provide Pedicure Treatments/Apply Make-up/Provide Eyelash & Brow Treatments/Provide Nail Art/Provide Eyelash Perming/Facial Care for Men.

Your initial practical skill training is carried out on peers within your group, performing and receiving beauty services before participating in a commercial salon on paying clients to create a realistic working environment. You will be expected to behave in a highly professional manner at all times, within our teaching and learning environments developing employability skills. Uniform and equipment will need to be purchased (refer to course costs) You will wear a salon uniform at all times and are required to bring all equipment with you for each salon session.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical skills in a range of core beauty therapy treatments
  • You'll learn skin care and facial techniques used in professional salon settings
  • You'll practise body treatments and massage techniques
  • You'll study the anatomy and physiology relevant to beauty therapy
  • You'll learn how to consult with clients and adapt treatments to their needs
  • You'll develop health, safety, and hygiene practices for salon environments
  • You'll build knowledge of professional products and their correct application

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of practical salon sessions and classroom-based study. At least three sessions a week take place in the college's beauty salons, including one evening session. Experienced lecturers with industry backgrounds teach the practical and technical elements. Assessment is through a combination of practical observations, written assignments, and knowledge tests.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. North Kent College Dartford will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Beauty therapist: work in a salon providing a full range of treatments
  • Spa therapist: deliver treatments in hotel spas or wellness centres
  • Nail technician: specialise in nail care and nail art services
  • Waxing specialist: focus on hair removal treatments in a salon
  • Skincare consultant: advise clients on skincare in salons or retail
  • Self-employed beauty therapist: run your own mobile or salon business

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy (City and Guilds) - deepens your skills and opens senior therapist and management roles
  • Level 3 Diploma in Massage Therapy - specialise in therapeutic and sports massage
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training - if you want to teach beauty therapy in the future
  • NVQ Level 3 in Beauty Therapy - a work-based route that counts toward professional recognition

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