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Beauty Therapy

VTCT , Level 2
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Course Length 1 year
Study Type Full time
Course Cost No fee (16-18) Financial support 19+
Start Date 08/09/2025
Harrogate College beauty student giving a client a manicure

Course overview

This course will equip you with the skills and knowledge required to provide facial, eye treatments, makeup and manicure and pedicure treatments.

You will gain an insight into working with others in the hair and beauty sector, and knowledge of health, safety and hygiene requirements.

  • Entry Requirements
    • This is aimed at beginners, school leavers plus those who want to change careers and learn new skills
    • GCSE grade 4 or above in Maths and English
  • Benefits/Skills
    • This course will enable you to gain a career in the beauty industry
    • You will be able to provide practical treatments
    • To be able to work in a real life salon environment whilst completing your training
  • Who is this course for?
    Somebody who is interested in pursuing a career in beauty therapy, this course would enable you to gain work in the industry or lead onto further studies.
  • Units/Modules
    • Provide Facial Skincare
    • Provide Eyelash and brow treatments
    • Apply make up
    • Client Care and communication
    • Follow health and safety practise in the salon
    • Plus other optional units such as
    • Provide manicure treatments
    • Provide pedicure treatments
    • Remove hair using waxing techniques
  • Careers/Progression
    • Level 3 in Beauty Therapy
    • Gain employment in the industry
  • Assessment Types
    • Continual assessment - practically assessed
    • Online exam
Course Code: 76554-01
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Jobs in this sector

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  • Beauticians and related occupations

    Average Salary
    £14,040

  • Therapy professionals n.e.c.

    Average Salary
    £21,320
    49,626
    Job market for 2022
    51,803
    Estimated job market for 2025
    Estimated 2177 future jobs in the next 3 years.

  • Occupational therapists

    Average Salary
    £33,800
    48,310
    Job market for 2022
    50,429
    Estimated job market for 2025
    Estimated 2119 future jobs in the next 3 years.

Learning Support

  • Specialist SEND support
  • Relax in the Oasis Room
  • Safe spaces
  • Bespoke support

Wellbeing

  • Pastoral tutors to celebrate your successes and give you help when you need it
  • Financial support: we work hard to help eligible students benefit from our education
  • Mental Health Champions offer help and support
  • Careers advice for today and for the future

Our Qualities

  • Small enough that the staff really know you
  • Expert teachers
  • Ofsted graded ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ features
  • Courses designed with employers

Student Life

  • Get involved with clubs and activities throughout the day
  • Opportunities for social action
  • Champion our green agenda by becoming a Sustainability Champion
  • Become part of the Student Union

Courses

  • Timetables which enable work alongside study
  • Work experience opportunities
  • Teachers with industry-experience
  • Study supported by trips

Facilities

  • Teaching spaces that replicate work environments
  • State-of-the-art equipment to enhance learning
  • Industry-standard workshops
  • Social spaces for independent study or catching up with friends

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