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Level 2 Beauty Therapy Course in Croydon

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Fees apply if you're not eligible. Contact Croydon College for more info.

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About this course

Level 2 Beauty Therapy Course in Croydon. Classes run at Croydon College, full-time during the day. You'll cover facial skincare, waxing, eyelash and brow treatments, manicure and pedicure services, makeup application, and client care. Health and safety runs throughout. Entry requires 3 GCSEs at grade 3 or above (including English and maths), a related Level 1 vocational qualification, or equivalent experience. Mature applicants are considered on experience, but an interview and English and maths assessment are always required. The course runs for 35 weeks.

Who this course is for

This course is designed for individuals aspiring to work in the beauty industry, providing the essential knowledge and skills for facial skincare, eyelash and brow treatments, waxing, manicure and pedicure services, makeup application, client care and health and safety protocols.

Entry requirements

3 GCSEs grade 9-3 (A*-D) or a related Level 1 vocational qualification including, English and maths. Equivalence of these qualifications will be considered. Mature applicants may be considered on relevant experience without having the required entry requirements. However, an interview and a maths and English assessment will always be required.

What you will learn

  • You'll carry out facial skincare treatments, including skin analysis and product application.
  • You'll perform eyelash and eyebrow treatments safely and to a professional standard.
  • You'll carry out waxing treatments on different body areas.
  • You'll deliver manicure and pedicure services, including nail shaping and finishing.
  • You'll apply makeup for a range of looks and occasions.
  • You'll manage client care, including consultation, record-keeping, and aftercare advice.
  • You'll apply health and safety protocols throughout all treatments.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and hands-on practical work. Assessment includes practical observations, where you demonstrate treatments on clients, and written or knowledge-based tasks. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the course. Croydon College will assess your practical skills in a salon-style environment as part of the City and Guilds requirements.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Croydon College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Beauty therapist: provide skincare, waxing, and nail treatments in a salon.
  • Nail technician: specialise in manicure, pedicure, and nail art services.
  • Brow and lash technician: focus on tinting, shaping, and lash treatments.
  • Makeup artist: work in salons, events, or media and fashion.
  • Beauty salon receptionist: client-facing role using your consultation knowledge.
  • Spa therapist: deliver treatments in a hotel or wellness spa setting.

What you could study next

A Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy is the natural next step. It covers advanced treatments and qualifies you to work at a senior level or manage a salon. You could also look at a Level 3 Diploma in Massage or a specialist qualification in areas like semi-permanent makeup or advanced skincare, depending on where you want to take your career.

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