Level 2 Beauty Therapy Studies Course in Derby. Classes run at Derby College, full-time during the day, over 36 weeks. You'll build practical skills in skin care, hand care, make-up application, and pedicure treatments. The course includes a GCSE resit in either English or Maths, and work experience is part of your studies. You'll need most GCSEs at grade 3 or above and will attend an interview and taster session before being offered a place. A strong choice for anyone pursuing a beauty therapy studies qualification.
Who this course is for
This course is your starting point for a career in the beauty therapy industry and includes a GCSE resit in either English or Maths. It will provide you with the opportunity to gain knowledge and practical experience in skin care, hand care, basic make-up application and pedicure treatments. This course is perfect for candidates with a GCSE profile of mainly grade 3s or better, but who still need to achieve a higher grade in either English or Maths. As part of your studies, you will be required to complete work experience to develop skills and behaviours that support your progression to further study. You will work with clients whom you may need to organise. There will also be times when you will be receiving treatments from your peers.
Entry requirements
You need to be highly motivated and demonstrate a keen interest in your chosen subject. Offers of a place on the course are dependent on your qualifications and practical aptitude. Entry requirements are:The majority of GCSEs at grade 3 or aboveThe need to resit either English or MathsYou will have an interview and will be invited to attend a taster session. Parents and carers are welcome to attend the interview and taster. If you are successful, you will be allocated a conditional place to stu
What you will learn
You'll practise skin care treatments on clients
You'll develop hand care and pedicure techniques
You'll apply basic make-up professionally
You'll remove hair using waxing methods
You'll organise and manage client appointments
You'll complete work experience to develop professional skills and behaviours
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and hands-on practical work, including treating clients in a salon environment. Work experience is a required part of the course. You'll also sit a GCSE resit in either English or Maths as part of your studies. Assessment includes practical demonstrations and written work.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Derby College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Beauty therapist: providing skin, nail, and body treatments in a salon
Nail technician: specialising in manicure and pedicure services
Make-up artist: working in beauty, events, or media settings
Spa therapist: delivering treatments in a spa or wellness centre
Beauty salon assistant: supporting therapists and managing client bookings
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy: the next step for those wanting to specialise further and take on advanced treatments
Level 3 Diploma in Nail Technology: for those focusing on nail services professionally
Level 3 Diploma in Massage: if you want to move into body therapy and holistic treatments
Completing this level 2 beauty therapy studies qualification opens the door to these Level 3 routes and more senior salon roles.
