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Level 2 Beauty Therapy Course in Birmingham – South & City College Birmingham Hall Green Campus – Evening

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

Free Level 2 Beauty Therapy Course in Birmingham. Evening beauty therapy classes run at South & City College Birmingham Hall Green Campus, so you can fit study around your existing commitments. You'll train in commercial salon facilities and work alongside local employers. Topics include facial skin care, waxing, manicures, pedicures, makeup application, and lash and brow treatments. The course runs for one year part-time. An initial assessment checks your English level before you start.

Who this course is for

This Level 2 course is suitable for both school leavers and adults alike who are looking to start a career in the beauty industry. The teaching will take place in a practical working environment within our commercial salons with the most up-to-date facilities. You will get to work with local employers who will contribute to the knowledge and delivery of training. There are also opportunities to attend external events which in the past have included MAC head office, Covent Gardens, WorldSkills Live, Salon International, Blackpool Winter Gardens and The Beauty Show at the NEC.

Entry requirements

You may have current and continued work experience in a beauty/nail salon, by which you can enrol onto the course upon a successful interview.

Due to the externally set and externally marked exam, you will need to complete an initial assessment for Level 1 English, GCSE grade 3 or above in English language or Entry Level 3 or above in Functional Skills.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop client care and communication skills used in professional salon settings.
  • You'll practise facial skin care treatments, including cleansing, toning, and moisturising techniques.
  • You'll carry out waxing treatments safely and correctly.
  • You'll perform manicures and pedicures to a professional standard.
  • You'll apply makeup for a range of looks and occasions.
  • You'll work with lash and brow treatments.
  • You'll apply theoretical knowledge to practical tasks in a commercial salon environment.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of theory sessions and hands-on practical work in commercial salon facilities. Teaching includes tutorials and workshops. The qualification includes an externally set and externally marked exam. You'll also complete practical assessments. Work experience is a mandatory element for 16 to 18 year olds. There are opportunities to attend external industry events.

What you will need to bring

The provider notes that beauty therapy tools cost around £300 (subject to change). South & City College Birmingham Hall Green Campus will confirm the full kit list and anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Beauty therapist: provide treatments in salons, spas, or hotels.
  • Nail technician: specialise in manicures, pedicures, and nail art.
  • Waxing technician: focus on hair removal treatments.
  • Makeup artist: work in retail, events, or media.
  • Salon assistant: support senior therapists and build experience.
  • Spa therapist: deliver treatments in leisure or hospitality settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Qualification in General Beauty Therapy: the natural next step if you want to work at a senior level or specialise further in beauty therapy.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Makeup Artistry: a focused route if you want to specialise in makeup. Both progressions are offered at the college on completion of this course.
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