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Level 2 Beauty Therapy Course in Harrogate

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration312 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. The White Rose School of Beauty and Complementary Therapies lists a fee of £1,182 if you're not eligible. Contact The White Rose School of Beauty and Complementary Therapies for more info.

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About this course

Level 2 Beauty Therapy Course in Harrogate. Classes run at White Rose School of Beauty Harrogate, during the day on a flexible timetable. Various funding options are available depending on your circumstances, and these are discussed at interview. The course runs for 312 hours and develops the practical knowledge and skills you need to work as a junior beauty therapist, employed or self-employed. Your beauty therapy skills are assessed in a real working environment. Entry is via a Level 1 beauty therapy qualification or a skills test and interview.

Who this course is for

This qualification is a substantial vocational qualification for learners seeking a career as an employed and/or self-employed beauty therapist. This qualification has been specifically designed for the learner aged 16 and over, and will develop the knowledge and skills to prepare learners for employment as a junior beauty therapist. Learners will have their beauty therapy skills assessed in a real working environment.

Entry requirements

Entry onto this qualification can be via previous attainment of a Level 1 qualification in a beauty therapy and/or a successful skills test and interview.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn facial and skincare treatments used in professional beauty therapy
  • You'll develop waxing techniques for a range of body areas
  • You'll practise nail treatments including manicure and pedicure services
  • You'll learn how to consult with clients and adapt treatments to their needs
  • You'll study skin analysis and contraindications to treatment
  • You'll develop health, safety, and hygiene practices for a salon environment
  • You'll build knowledge of beauty products and their professional application

How you will learn

You'll be assessed through practical observations in a real working environment, where an assessor will watch you carry out treatments to professional standards. You'll also complete written or oral assessments to demonstrate your underpinning knowledge. The flexible daytime timetable at White Rose School of Beauty Harrogate allows you to progress through units at a pace that suits your learning.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. White Rose School of Beauty Harrogate will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Beauty therapist: employed in a salon or spa setting
  • Junior beauty therapist: entry-level role building practical experience
  • Self-employed beauty therapist: mobile or home-based treatments
  • Nail technician: specialising in nail services alongside beauty work
  • Salon receptionist or coordinator: client-facing role using industry knowledge
  • Spa therapist: treatments in hotel or wellness spa environments

What you could study next

  • VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy: deepens your skills and covers advanced treatments, moving you toward senior therapist roles.
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy: the next step for therapists wanting to specialise or take on supervisory responsibilities.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to teach beauty therapy in the future.
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