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Level 2 Beauty Therapy Course in Redhill

Cost£1,368.00
Duration34 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Beauty Therapy Course in Redhill. Classes run at East Surrey College, full-time during the day over 34 weeks. You'll cover health and safety in the salon, facial and eye treatments, manicure and pedicure, waxing, and make-up application. Practical lessons take place in a salon environment where you'll carry out treatments on clients once you've reached the required level. Entry requires 5 GCSEs at grade 9 to 3 including English and Maths, or a Level 1 Beauty Therapy qualification with equivalent GCSEs, plus an interview and a positive tutor reference.

Who this course is for

16 or 16+

What you will learn

  • You'll apply health and safety practice in a salon setting
  • You'll carry out facial treatments on clients
  • You'll perform eye treatments including eyebrow shaping and tinting
  • You'll deliver manicure and pedicure services
  • You'll carry out waxing treatments
  • You'll apply make-up professionally
  • You'll handle salon reception duties and contribute to the running of a beauty business
  • You'll display and promote retail stock in a salon environment

How you will learn

Learning combines practical salon sessions with theory classes. You'll be assessed continuously throughout the course, so you can improve and develop as you go. Assessment includes practical demonstrations carried out on clients, alongside theory-based assessment. You'll work in a realistic salon environment and progress to treating clients once you've reached the required level of ability.

What you will need to bring

You'll need to purchase a Beauty Kit, Make-Up Kit, and Uniform. East Surrey College estimates this at around £250, though prices are subject to change. The college will confirm the exact requirements before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Beauty therapist: carry out a full range of salon treatments
  • Nail technician: specialise in manicure, pedicure, and nail services
  • Waxing specialist: focus on hair removal treatments in a salon or clinic
  • Make-up artist: work in salons, studios, or for events
  • Salon receptionist: front-of-house and client management role
  • Retail beauty advisor: advise customers on skincare and beauty products in a retail setting

What you could study next

A natural next step is the Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy, which opens the door to more advanced treatments and supervisory roles. From there, you could also branch into specialist areas. East Surrey College offers Level 3 progression routes in Spa Therapy, Nail Services, and Media Make-Up, each building on the skills you develop in this level 2 beauty therapy qualification.

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