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Level 2 Beauty Therapy Course in Grays

Cost£1,750.00
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Beauty Therapy Course in Grays. Classes run at South Essex College of Further and Higher Education, part-time during the day. The course takes 12 months to complete. You'll need GCSEs at grade D or above in maths and English, functional skills at Level 1, or a Beauty Therapy Level 1 Diploma, plus a successful interview. You'll train in professional beauty salons, covering facial skin care, waxing, manicure and pedicure, make-up, nail art, and eye treatments. This level 2 beauty therapy qualification is a recognised step toward working as a beauty therapist.

Who this course is for

This is a practical Beauty Therapy programme. This course will train you in customer sales, reception work and will provide you the basic beauty therapy practical skills. It will enable you to progress onto the VTCT NVQ Level 3 Beauty Therapy.

Entry requirements

  • GCSEs at grade D or above in maths and English, or functional skills at level 1, or * Beauty Therapy Level 1 (or equivalent) * successful interview

What you will learn

  • You'll practise facial skincare treatments on real clients in a salon setting.
  • You'll carry out manicure and pedicure services to professional standards.
  • You'll apply waxing techniques safely and correctly.
  • You'll create make-up looks and skin tanning applications.
  • You'll perform nail art and eye treatments.
  • You'll develop customer care, reception, and basic business awareness skills.
  • You'll learn basic anatomy and physiology relevant to beauty therapy.
  • You'll apply health and safety practices within a salon environment.

How you will learn

Assessment combines practical observation, written assignments, external multiple-choice exams, oral questions, and a portfolio of evidence. Classroom-based sessions take place in professional beauty salons at the college, giving you hands-on practice with a professional product range. You'll build your portfolio throughout the year as you develop and demonstrate each skill.

What you will need to bring

You'll need to purchase salon wear, an equipment kit, textbooks, and consumables at enrolment. South Essex College of Further and Higher Education will confirm the full list and costs before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Beauty therapist: provide treatments in salons or spas
  • Nail technician: specialise in nail art and nail care services
  • Waxing technician: focus on hair removal treatments
  • Make-up artist: work in salons, events, or media
  • Salon receptionist: combine beauty knowledge with customer-facing work
  • Spa therapist: deliver treatments in hotel or leisure spa settings

What you could study next

The natural next step is the VTCT NVQ Level 3 Beauty Therapy Diploma, which takes your skills to a professional level and opens doors to senior therapist roles and self-employment. From there, you could specialise further with qualifications in areas such as advanced skincare, semi-permanent make-up, or massage therapy.

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