Free Level 2 Beauty Therapy Course in Newcastle upon Tyne. Classes run at Trinity Academy Newcastle, full-time during the day. You'll train in a specialist salon environment and complete a work placement in a professional beauty therapy setting. The course covers core treatments and techniques across beauty therapy, and typically takes one year to complete. Depending on your previous qualifications, the course may also include Functional Skills or GCSE Maths and English.
Who this course is for
You will gain real experience and knowledge of working in the Beauty Industry, you will learn from highly skilled staff in a specialist training environment, the course will involve a work placement in a real Beauty Therapy environment (length assessed on a individual basis) and an option to progress to our successful pre apprenticeship programme which could lead to gaining an apprenticeship or employment. This course may include Functional Skills or GCSE Maths and English depending on previous qualifications.
Entry requirements
16-18
What you will learn
You'll develop skills in skin care and facial treatments.
You'll learn waxing and hair removal techniques.
You'll practise manicure and pedicure treatments.
You'll study anatomy and physiology relevant to beauty therapy.
You'll learn how to consult with clients and plan treatments.
You'll gain experience of working in a professional salon environment through a work placement.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based teaching in a specialist training environment, supported by hands-on practical sessions. Assessment for the NVQ Diploma includes observed practical assessments, where your technique and client care are assessed directly. You'll also complete a work placement, with the length determined on an individual basis. Written and knowledge-based assessments form part of the overall qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Trinity Academy Newcastle will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Beauty therapist: carry out a full range of salon treatments
Nail technician: specialise in nail care and nail art
Waxing specialist: focus on professional hair removal services
Salon receptionist: client-facing role in a beauty or hair salon
Spa therapist: deliver treatments in a spa or wellness setting
Self-employed beauty therapist: run your own mobile or salon business
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy: deepens your skills and opens senior therapist roles.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Massage: specialise in massage and body treatments.
Beauty Therapy Apprenticeship: earn while you train, building on your Level 2 foundation. Trinity Academy Newcastle also offers a pre-apprenticeship programme that can lead directly into an apprenticeship or employment.
