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Level 2 Beauty Therapy Course in Croydon – John Ruskin College

Cost£1,727.00
Duration34 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start15 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Beauty Therapy Services Course in Croydon. Evening classes run at John Ruskin College on Tuesdays from 5pm to 8pm. The course runs over 34 weeks, so you can fit your beauty therapy services classes around work or other commitments. You'll cover facials, make-up, manicure, waxing, and lash and brow treatments, alongside health and safety, salon hygiene, and client care. There are no formal entry requirements, though an appropriate level of literacy is required and an interview is part of the process.

Who this course is for

19+

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course, but an appropriate level of literacy is required and an interview is necessary.

What you will learn

  • You'll perform facial skin care treatments on clients
  • You'll apply make-up professionally
  • You'll carry out manicure treatments
  • You'll provide eyelash and brow treatments
  • You'll carry out waxing treatments
  • You'll follow health and safety practices in a salon environment
  • You'll manage salon hygiene to professional standards
  • You'll communicate with clients and deliver customer care in a beauty setting

How you will learn

You'll be assessed through a portfolio of practical work and written exams. Classes are classroom based, with hands-on practical sessions where you apply treatments. You'll build your portfolio throughout the course by demonstrating techniques on clients. The interview before you start helps confirm the course is the right fit for you.

What you will need to bring

A college uniform is required, costing approximately £50. You'll also need a specific kit of equipment, costing approximately £220. John Ruskin College will confirm the full kit list and where to purchase items before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Beauty therapist: work in a salon carrying out a range of treatments
  • Nail technician: specialise in nail care and nail art services
  • Waxing specialist: focus on hair removal treatments in a salon
  • Brow and lash technician: provide specialist eye treatments
  • Salon receptionist: client-facing role using your customer care skills
  • Self-employed beauty therapist: run your own mobile or home-based business

What you could study next

Once you hold this Level 2 beauty therapy services qualification, you could move on to a Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy to deepen your skills and take on more advanced treatments. You might also add specialist certificates in areas such as massage, nail services, or depilation. A Level 3 qualification can open doors to senior therapist roles and salon management.

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