Free Level 2 Beauty Therapy Studies Course in Stoke-on-Trent. Classes run full-time at Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus, five days a week during the day. The course runs for 34 weeks. You'll cover health and safety, facials, eyebrow and lash treatments, waxing, manicures, pedicures, make-up, and salon reception. Theory and practical work are combined throughout. You'll also develop maths, English, and employability skills alongside your beauty therapy studies. Entry requires four GCSEs at grade D or above, or a relevant Level 1 qualification. There's a pre-induction interview to confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
This course is for you if you want a career as a Beauty Therapist. The course covers many aspects and specialist techniques of Beauty Therapy including health and safety, providing facials, enhancing eyebrows and lashes, carry out waxing, providing pedicures, providing manicures, providing make-up and salon reception. You will study through a combination of theoretical and practical work. You will also study maths, English and employability skills through experience of work.
Entry requirements
4 GCSEs grade D or above. BTEC Introductory Certificate or Diploma, appropriate NVQ Level 1, or another relevant Level 1 or Foundation qualification. You will have a pre-induction interview/assessment to make sure this is the right level for you.
What you will learn
You'll learn health and safety practices for a professional salon environment.
You'll carry out facial treatments using specialist techniques.
You'll enhance eyebrows and lashes to a professional standard.
You'll perform waxing treatments on clients.
You'll provide manicure and pedicure services.
You'll apply make-up for a range of occasions.
You'll handle salon reception duties and client communication.
You'll develop maths, English, and employability skills through work experience.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a combination of classroom theory and hands-on practical sessions. Assessment includes practical demonstrations of beauty treatments, written assignments, and knowledge tests. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the course. Work experience is also part of the programme, giving you the chance to apply your skills in a real salon setting.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Beauty therapist. Provide treatments in a salon or spa.
Nail technician. Specialise in manicure and nail art services.
Waxing specialist. Focus on hair removal treatments.
Make-up artist. Work in salons, events, or media.
Salon receptionist. Front-of-house role in a beauty business.
Mobile beauty therapist. Offer treatments at clients' homes.
What you could study next
VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy. The next step for therapists wanting to specialise further and take on more advanced treatments.
Level 3 Diploma in Massage Therapy. Broadens your skills into sports or holistic massage.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training. If you want to teach beauty therapy in the future.
NVQ Level 3 in Beauty Therapy. A work-based route that builds on your Level 2 beauty therapy studies qualification.
