Free Level 2 Beauty Therapy Studies Course in Wigan. Classes run at Wigan and Leigh College, full-time during the day. You'll build practical skills in salon services alongside a solid grounding in health and safety, anatomy, and physiology. The course runs for 35 weeks. Entry requires a minimum of 5 GCSEs graded 9 - 3, including English or maths. This is a recognised route into beauty therapy work, giving you the occupational skills to carry out core salon treatments.
Who this course is for
Underpinning this qualification you will develop a sound knowledge of Health and Safety practice, Anatomy and Physiology.
You will also develop knowledge and understanding of the practical skills learned throughout this qualification.
The purpose of this qualification is to develop your skills in beauty therapy to a high level of occupational ability, to enable you to perform your own basic salon services.
Entry requirements
A minimum of 5 GCSE subjects graded 9-3 including English or maths.
What you will learn
You'll develop practical skills in core beauty therapy salon treatments.
You'll build knowledge of health and safety practices relevant to a salon environment.
You'll study anatomy and physiology as they apply to beauty therapy.
You'll learn how to perform treatments to a high standard of occupational ability.
You'll gain the underpinning knowledge needed to support your practical work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Wigan and Leigh College, combining practical hands-on treatment work with theory. Assessment covers both your practical skills and your knowledge of subjects such as anatomy, physiology, and health and safety. You'll be assessed through observations of your practical work and written or knowledge-based tasks throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Wigan and Leigh College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Beauty therapist: carry out facials, waxing, and body treatments in a salon
Nail technician: specialise in nail treatments and nail art
Spa therapist: deliver treatments in a spa or wellness setting
Salon assistant: support senior therapists and build experience
Self-employed beauty therapist: run your own 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 work at a higher level, covering advanced treatments and specialist techniques.
Level 3 Diploma in Massage Therapy: a route into sports or holistic massage.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you're interested in teaching beauty therapy in the future.
