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Level 2 Beauty Therapy Course in Poole

Cost£1,799.00
Duration32 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start20 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Beauty Therapy Course in Poole. Classes run at Skills and Learning Adult Community Education on Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 to 15:00. The course runs over 32 weeks, giving you time to build practical skills alongside other commitments. No previous experience in beauty therapy is needed. You'll cover facials, waxing, manicure and pedicure, make-up, eyelash and eyebrow treatments, nail art, and eyelash lifting. These are the core skills employers look for in beauty therapy roles.

Who this course is for

We have designed this course to support you with working in the beauty sector. Successful completion of this course will provide skills and knowledge required for job roles in Beauty Therapy. No previous experience of Beauty Therapy is necessary, although you may find it useful to have completed a Level 1 course in Beauty Therapy or have some experience of the subject.

You can check the suitability of this course for a preferred career path or route to employment by looking at various job profiles on the National Careers Service website https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/

English language and /or maths skills at Level 1/Level 2 are required. You may be asked to complete an online assessment in English (and maths if applicable) prior to submitting a course application or as part of an admission session. There is an expectation that if you enrol on this course, you are willing to commit fully to the period of time involved in this course, the associated home study and the assessed work required, and intend to sit the examination if applicable.

What you will learn

  • You'll carry out facial treatments, including skin analysis and product application.
  • You'll perform waxing treatments on different areas of the body.
  • You'll apply make-up for a range of occasions and skin types.
  • You'll provide manicure and pedicure treatments.
  • You'll create nail art designs.
  • You'll carry out eyelash and eyebrow treatments, including tinting and shaping.
  • You'll perform eyelash lifting treatments.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a salon-style environment. Assessment is a mix of practical observation, where an assessor watches you carry out treatments, and knowledge-based tasks. You'll need to demonstrate each treatment to the required standard. Classes run in a classroom-based setting at the centre, two days a week.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Skills and Learning Adult Community Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Beauty Therapist: providing a full range of salon treatments.
  • Nail Technician: specialising in nail treatments and nail art.
  • Waxing Technician: focusing on hair removal services.
  • Salon Assistant: supporting therapists in a professional salon.
  • Lash and Brow Technician: specialising in eye-area treatments.
  • Mobile Beauty Therapist: delivering treatments at clients' homes.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy (VTCT or City and Guilds): the next step if you want to take on more advanced treatments and work toward senior therapist roles.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Massage Therapy: adds sports or holistic massage to your skill set.
  • Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Nail Technology: a specialist route if nail treatments are your focus.
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