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Level 2 Beauty Therapy Course in Plymouth – City College Plymouth – Full-time

Cost£750.00
Duration40 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start11 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Beauty Therapy Course in Plymouth. Classes run at City College Plymouth, full-time during the day. The course runs for 40 weeks and covers the core treatments and skills you need to work as a beauty therapist. You'll study skincare, facial treatments, nail services, waxing, and more, building a solid foundation across the main areas of beauty therapy. This is a City and Guilds level 2 beauty therapy qualification, recognised by salons and spas across the UK.

Who this course is for

https://www.cityplym.ac.uk/find-a-course/

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to carry out facial skincare treatments, including cleansing, toning, and moisturising routines.
  • You'll practise waxing techniques for hair removal on different body areas.
  • You'll develop manicure and pedicure skills, including nail shaping, cuticle care, and polish application.
  • You'll apply make-up for a range of occasions and skin types.
  • You'll learn how to consult with clients, assess their needs, and adapt treatments accordingly.
  • You'll understand skin anatomy and how it affects treatment choices.
  • You'll follow health, safety, and hygiene standards required in professional beauty settings.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a salon environment at City College Plymouth, alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment includes practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out treatments to a professional standard, and written or knowledge-based tasks that test your understanding of beauty therapy principles. 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. City College Plymouth will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Beauty therapist: carry out a full range of treatments in a salon or spa.
  • Nail technician: specialise in nail treatments, extensions, and nail art.
  • Waxing specialist: focus on hair removal services in a beauty or aesthetics setting.
  • Make-up artist: work on bridal, fashion, or photographic make-up.
  • Spa therapist: deliver treatments in a hotel spa or wellness centre.
  • Salon receptionist or coordinator: use your industry knowledge in a client-facing support role.

What you could study next

A Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy is the natural next step, covering advanced treatments such as electrotherapy, advanced facials, and body massage. It opens doors to senior therapist and supervisory roles. You could also look at a Level 3 Diploma in Massage Therapy if you want to specialise, or explore apprenticeship routes that combine work and study at Level 3.

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