Level 2 Hair and Beauty Business Course in Plymouth. Classes run at Achievement Training Plymouth, part-time during the day. The course is free for some learners, including those aged 16 to 18 years old, those aged 19 to 23, and those earning under £18,525. If you're unemployed and receiving ESA, it may also be free. Fees may apply for others. Call the centre to check your eligibility. Over around 18 hours of hair and beauty business classes, you'll cover the laws and regulations that affect running a salon, the risks and benefits of self-employment, and the practical knowledge needed to manage a hair or beauty business. No entry requirements apply.
Who this course is for
This course teaches you how to become a successful beauty entrepreneur.
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements, all candidate applications will be reviewed on an individual basis.
If you have experience or previous knowledge that will support your application please remember to tell us.
What you will learn
You'll learn the laws and regulations that apply to running a hair or beauty business in the UK.
You'll explore the financial and practical risks and benefits of self-employment in the sector.
You'll develop knowledge of what it takes to set up and manage a salon or beauty business.
You'll understand the business planning considerations specific to hair and beauty.
You'll gain awareness of what employers and clients expect from a professional hair or beauty business owner.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom at Achievement Training Plymouth. The VTCT Level 2 Award is assessed through theoretical knowledge, covering business law, regulations, and the practicalities of running a hair or beauty business. All applications are reviewed individually, and any relevant experience or prior knowledge you have will be taken into account.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Achievement Training Plymouth will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Self-employed hairdresser. Run your own salon or mobile hair business.
Beauty salon owner. Manage a beauty therapy business independently.
Freelance beauty therapist. Work for yourself offering treatments to clients.
Mobile nail technician. Build a client base working from home or on location.
Salon manager. Oversee day-to-day operations in a hair or beauty salon.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma for Beauty Professionals. A broader qualification covering practical beauty therapy skills alongside business knowledge.
Level 2 Award in Nail Technology. A focused qualification for those wanting to specialise in nail treatments.
Level 2 Diploma in Nail Technology Studies. A more in-depth route into nail technology as a career.
These qualifications build on the business knowledge from this Award and move toward a Certificate or Diploma level hair and beauty qualification.
