Level 2 Beauty Therapy Course in Scarborough. Daytime beauty therapy classes run at The Academy Hair and Beauty, with no formal entry requirements needed to enrol. You'll cover the knowledge and practical skills used across the hair and beauty industry, from treatments to client care. The course runs over 12 months on a flexible daytime timetable. A level 2 beauty therapy qualification opens the door to junior salon roles, apprenticeships, or further study.
Who this course is for
If you see yourself working in a hair salon or beauty spa this course could be your first step. It's suitable if youre just starting out in hair and beauty or have no previous experience. The course will give you an understanding of the hair and beauty industry, how it works and where a career within it might take you. It will give you the knowledge and skill youll need to get a junior level job or apprenticeship or go on to further study.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements
What you will learn
You'll learn how to carry out core beauty treatments including skin care and facial techniques.
You'll develop knowledge of the hair and beauty industry and how salons and spas operate.
You'll practise client consultation and communication skills used in professional settings.
You'll learn health, safety, and hygiene standards required in beauty therapy work.
You'll build practical skills in nail care and related treatments.
You'll gain an understanding of products, tools, and equipment used in beauty therapy.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of classroom teaching and hands-on practical sessions at The Academy Hair and Beauty. Assessment includes practical observations, where you demonstrate treatments on clients or models, and written or knowledge-based tasks that test your understanding of the industry. Your progress is assessed throughout the course rather than in a single final exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Academy Hair and Beauty will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Beauty therapist: carry out treatments in a salon or spa
Junior beauty therapist: entry-level role supporting senior therapists
Nail technician: specialist nail treatments in a salon setting
Salon receptionist: client-facing role using industry knowledge
Beauty counter assistant: product advice and treatments in retail
Spa therapist: treatments and client care in a spa environment
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy (City and Guilds or similar): deepens your skills and qualifies you for senior therapist roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Massage Therapy: specialist route into sports or holistic massage.
Apprenticeship in Beauty Therapy: earn while you train at a salon or spa.
Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing: broaden your skills across both sides of the hair and beauty industry.
