Free Level 2 Beauty Therapy Studies Course in Basingstoke. Classes run full-time at Basingstoke College of Technology, five days a week during the day. The course runs for 35 weeks. You'll cover a broad range of practical skills, from manicures and pedicures to facial treatments, waxing, make-up application, and eyebrow and eyelash tinting. You'll also study skin type analysis, consultation techniques, client care, and anatomy and physiology. This is a solid foundation for anyone starting out in the beauty industry.
Who this course is for
On this one-year course you will learn about health, safety and hygiene, consultation techniques and client care, manicures and pedicures, waxing, facial treatments, skin type analysis, eyebrow shaping and tinting, eyelash tinting, make-up application and anatomy and physiology. After successfully completing the course you can progress to the Level 3 course or apprenticeship
Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll learn health, safety and hygiene practices in a salon environment.
You'll develop consultation techniques and client care skills.
You'll carry out manicures and pedicures to a professional standard.
You'll perform waxing treatments on different areas of the body.
You'll deliver facial treatments and analyse different skin types.
You'll shape and tint eyebrows and tint eyelashes.
You'll apply make-up for a range of looks and occasions.
You'll study anatomy and physiology relevant to beauty therapy.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions and hands-on practical work at Basingstoke College of Technology. Assessment includes practical observations, where you demonstrate treatments on clients or models, and written or knowledge-based tasks covering topics such as anatomy and physiology and skin analysis. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Basingstoke College of Technology will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Beauty therapist. Provide a full range of salon treatments.
Nail technician. Specialise in manicures, pedicures and nail art.
Waxing specialist. Focus on hair removal treatments in a salon.
Make-up artist. Work in salons, events or media.
Salon receptionist. Client-facing role using your consultation skills.
What you could study next
Level 3 Beauty Therapy Course. The natural next step after this qualification, covering advanced treatments and techniques. Basingstoke College of Technology offers this progression route directly.
Beauty Therapy Apprenticeship (Level 3). Earn while you learn in a working salon, combining on-the-job training with study.
Level 3 Diploma in Nail Technology. Specialise further if nails are your focus.
