Free Level 3 Beauty Therapy Studies Course in Welwyn Garden City

CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Beauty Therapy Studies Course in Welwyn Garden City. Classes run at Oaklands College Welwyn Garden City Campus, full-time during the day. You'll need a minimum of four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including a grade 4 in maths or English, plus a Level 1 qualification and a professional reference. The course runs for 36 weeks, covering a range of beauty therapy units assessed through written work, multiple choice tests, and practical sessions on paying clients. This is a recognised route into work as a beauty therapist.

Who this course is for

Students will complete Level 2 Beauty Therapy covering a range of units. All units will have written assessments, multiple choice tests and will include practical summative assessments on paying clients covering ranges set by VTCT.

Entry requirements

A minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 9 � 3 including a grade 4 in either maths or English and a Level 1 qualification. Professional Reference

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical beauty therapy techniques assessed on real paying clients.
  • You'll complete written assessments covering beauty therapy knowledge and theory.
  • You'll demonstrate skills across a range of treatment areas set by VTCT.
  • You'll learn how to work professionally with clients in a salon environment.
  • You'll build knowledge of health, safety, and hygiene standards in beauty therapy.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom and salon setting, full-time during the day. Assessment includes written assignments, multiple choice tests, and practical summative assessments carried out on paying clients. The practical assessments cover the ranges specified by VTCT. All units are assessed through this combination of written and hands-on methods.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Oaklands College Welwyn Garden City Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Beauty therapist: provide facials, waxing, and body treatments in a salon.
  • Nail technician: specialise in nail care and nail art services.
  • Spa therapist: deliver treatments in a hotel or spa setting.
  • Salon assistant: support senior therapists and build client-facing experience.
  • Self-employed beauty therapist: run a mobile or home-based beauty business.

What you could study next

  • VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy: the next step if you want to offer advanced treatments and take on senior or supervisory roles in a salon.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Massage Therapy: broadens your treatment range into sports and holistic massage.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: an option if you'd like to teach beauty therapy in a college or training centre.

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