Free Level 2 Beauty Therapy Studies Course in Yeovil. Classes run at Yeovil College, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. This full-time daytime beauty therapy studies qualification covers facial skincare, waxing, manicure and pedicure, eyelash and eyebrow treatments, and client care. You'll also complete 60 hours of work experience in a salon or spa. Entry requires GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 or above, though a grade 3 in one subject will be considered. The course runs for around 323 hours across the academic year.
Who this course is for
The Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Studies is a qualification that has been specifically designed to develop your practical skills by covering the following mandatory units; facial skincare, waxing, eyelash and eyebrow treatments, manicure, pedicure, client care and health and safety. 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 salon services.
Entry requirements
Maths and English Grades 4 and above are required for this qualification. A Grade 3 in either English OR Maths will be considered. You will be required to take part in a practical skills scan that will help us determine your starting point. This may alter the Level we place you on.
What you will learn
You'll develop facial skincare techniques for a range of skin types.
You'll carry out manicure and pedicure treatments to a professional standard.
You'll apply eyelash and eyebrow treatments, including eyelash lifting.
You'll use waxing and threading techniques for hair removal.
You'll manage client care, communication, and salon reception duties.
You'll apply health and safety practices in a salon setting.
You'll build knowledge to support the practical skills you develop throughout the course.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a salon environment at Yeovil College. Assessment covers all the skills you develop and includes practical observation, online exams, and written assignments. You'll be assessed in the practical salon setting as well as through knowledge-based tasks.
What you will need to bring
You'll need to purchase a kit and uniform for this course. You may also have the opportunity to pay for educational visits. Yeovil College will confirm the full kit list and any other requirements before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Beauty therapist: how to become a beauty therapist in a salon or spa.
Nail technician: specialise in manicure, pedicure, and nail treatments.
Waxing technician: focus on hair removal services for clients.
Salon receptionist: client-facing role using communication and booking skills.
Spa therapist: entry-level treatments role in a spa or wellness setting.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Treatments: the natural next step, covering advanced treatments and preparing you for senior salon roles.
Level 3 Advanced Beauty Professional Apprenticeship: combine work-based training with further study while earning a wage.
Both routes build on the skills from this level 2 beauty therapy studies course and open doors to more specialist or supervisory positions.
