Level 2 Beauty Therapy Course in Barking and Dagenham. Classes run full-time at Rush Green Campus. Fee discounts, exemptions, and grants may be available depending on your circumstances, so contact the campus directly to find out what applies to you. This beauty therapy qualification covers core treatments including skincare, facial massage, manicure, pedicure, and hair removal. The course runs for 312 hours of daytime study.
Who this course is for
Please contact Barking & Dagenham College for more information.
Entry requirements
Please contact Barking & Dagenham College for more information.
What you will learn
You'll perform facial skincare treatments and massage techniques.
You'll carry out manicure and pedicure services to a professional standard.
You'll apply temporary hair removal methods safely and correctly.
You'll learn how to consult with clients and assess their needs.
You'll follow health, safety, and hygiene standards throughout all treatments.
You'll develop knowledge of skin types, conditions, and contraindications.
You'll practise professional presentation and salon etiquette.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a salon environment at Rush Green Campus, alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment combines practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out treatments, with written or online knowledge tests. 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. Rush Green Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Beauty Therapist. Carry out a range of treatments in a salon or spa.
Nail Technician. Specialise in nail care and nail art services.
Salon Assistant. Support senior therapists and build practical experience.
Spa Therapist. Deliver treatments in a hotel or wellness spa setting.
Waxing Technician. Focus on hair removal treatments in a salon or clinic.
Mobile Beauty Therapist. Work independently visiting clients at home.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy (City and Guilds) - deepens your skills in advanced treatments such as electrical facials, body massage, and aromatherapy, and opens the door to senior therapist roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Massage Therapy - if you want to specialise in therapeutic and sports massage.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training - if you'd like to teach beauty therapy in the future.
