Beauty Therapy level 2

Course Length 1 year
Study Type Full time
Course Cost No fee (16-18) Financial support 19+
Start Date 11/09/2023
Course Code 76554-01

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

Jobs in this sector

Live data from the DoE's LMI API
  • Beauticians and related occupations

    Average Salary
    £18,720
  • Hairdressing and beauty salon managers and proprietors

    Average Salary
    £20,800
    2022
    32,450
    2025
    33,153
    Future Recruitment
    703
    Jobs in the next 3 years.
    2%
  • Therapy professionals n.e.c.

    Average Salary
    £34,840
    2022
    49,626
    2025
    51,803
    Future Recruitment
    2177
    Jobs in the next 3 years.
    4%
  • Occupational therapists

    Average Salary
    £37,440
    2022
    48,310
    2025
    50,429
    Future Recruitment
    2119
    Jobs in the next 3 years.
    4%
  • Speech and language therapists

    Average Salary
    £33,800
    2022
    21,464
    2025
    22,405
    Future Recruitment
    941
    Jobs in the next 3 years.
    4%
  • Physiotherapists

    Average Salary
    £39,000
    2022
    68,510
    2025
    71,516
    Future Recruitment
    3006
    Jobs in the next 3 years.
    4%
  • Health associate professionals n.e.c.

    Average Salary
    £23,920
    2022
    64,642
    2025
    67,486
    Future Recruitment
    2844
    Jobs in the next 3 years.
    4%
  • Hairdressers and barbers

    Average Salary
    £17,160
  • Sales and retail assistants

    Average Salary
    £22,880
  • Collector salespersons and credit agents

    Average Salary
    £23,920

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