Level 2 Beauty Therapy Services Course in Wallsend. Classes run at Tyne Metropolitan College, full-time during the day. The course runs for 43 weeks and covers the core skills needed to work as a beauty therapist. You'll study treatments including skincare, nail services, and waxing, developing practical technique alongside underpinning knowledge. There are no specific entry requirements. Contact the college to find out more about starting.
Who this course is for
Programme Title = 142CBEA | Course Title = VTCT Cert Beauty Services L2 | Qualification Aim Reference = 5009306X | Qualification Aim Title = Certificate in Beauty Services | College Delivery Area = Service Industries and Lifelong Learning (Note: 1 other start date(s) for this course exist. Please contact the college for further information.)
Entry requirements
No specific entry requirements - contact the College for further details.
What you will learn
You'll carry out facial skincare treatments safely and effectively.
You'll apply waxing techniques for hair removal on different areas of the body.
You'll perform nail treatments including manicure and pedicure.
You'll learn how to consult with clients and assess their needs before treatment.
You'll follow health, safety, and hygiene standards throughout every treatment.
You'll develop knowledge of skin types, conditions, and contraindications.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a salon environment at Tyne Metropolitan College. Assessment includes practical observations where you demonstrate treatments to a required standard, as well as written or online knowledge tests. Your tutor will assess your technique directly during class. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Tyne Metropolitan College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Beauty therapist. Carry out a range of treatments in a salon setting.
Nail technician. Specialise in nail treatments and nail art.
Waxing technician. Focus on hair removal treatments in a beauty salon.
Beauty salon receptionist. Client-facing role using your treatment knowledge.
Spa therapist. Deliver treatments in a hotel or wellness spa environment.
Self-employed beauty therapist. Run your own mobile or home-based beauty business.
What you could study next
VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy. The next step if you want to specialise further and take on more advanced treatments.
Level 3 Diploma in Massage. Adds massage therapy to your skill set, opening roles in spas and wellness centres.
Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Nail Technology. Ideal if you want to specialise in nails and build a focused client base.
