Level 2 Beauty Therapy Course in Havering – New City College Ardleigh Green Campus

Cost£1,377.00
Duration44 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Level 2 Beauty Therapy Course in Havering. Classes run at New City College Ardleigh Green Campus, full-time during the day. This beauty therapy course runs for 44 weeks and covers the core skills you need to work as a beauty therapist. You'll study skincare, facial treatments, nail services, waxing, and make-up application. The level 2 beauty therapy qualification is awarded by City and Guilds, a name employers in the sector recognise.

Who this course is for

16 to 18

What you will learn

  • You'll perform facial and skin treatments on clients
  • You'll apply make-up for a range of looks and occasions
  • You'll carry out waxing treatments safely and professionally
  • You'll provide manicure and pedicure services
  • You'll learn how to consult with clients and assess their needs
  • You'll follow health, safety, and hygiene standards in a salon environment
  • You'll develop knowledge of skin types, conditions, and contraindications

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical sessions in a salon-style environment, building hands-on skills alongside underpinning knowledge. Assessment includes practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out treatments to a set standard, and written or online knowledge tests. You'll build a portfolio of evidence over the course of the year to demonstrate your competence across all treatment areas.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. New City College Ardleigh Green Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Beauty therapist: provide facial, body, and nail treatments in a salon
  • Nail technician: specialise in manicures, pedicures, and nail enhancements
  • Waxing technician: focus on hair removal treatments for clients
  • Make-up artist: work in salons, events, or media and TV
  • Salon receptionist: front-of-house role using your industry knowledge
  • Spa therapist: deliver treatments in a hotel or wellness spa setting

What you could study next

After this level 2 beauty therapy qualification, you could move on to a Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy to deepen your skills and take on more advanced treatments. A Level 3 also opens doors to supervisory roles in salons and spas. If you want to specialise, qualifications in areas such as laser and light therapies or advanced skincare are available at Level 4 and above.

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