This adult course is designed for those who have an ambition for a career in the beauty therapy industry, and have constraints of daytime hours of study. It is likely to be delivered over two evenings a week (5.30-9pm). It covers all the basic beauty therapy treatments and will provide you with a good base from which you could progress to further courses.

During the course you will develop practical expertise and essential knowledge of the industry.

Practical Skills & Treatments: please be aware that as part of your practical lessons students learn the treatments on each other. Further development is then performed on paying clients which is part of the assessment process.

What the course leads to

What courses can I do after this? 

Progression to suitable qualification such as the Adult Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Beauty Studies will be discussed during progression week in the third term.  

What do I need to apply

To do this course you should have... 

You will require a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grades 9-4 (formerly A*- C) including Science, English and Maths . You will be expected to work on clients and provide models for assessments.  You will enhance your practical work with  theory elements and assignments that will be worked on at home.  

Course costs

Course Code Start Date Costs 16-18 Costs 19-23 (with concessions) Costs 19+ (no concessions)
BP02010 10/09/2024 N/A £105.00 £1958.00

* Please note fees are subject to change.

Costs 

Please call 01202 205205 or email enquiries@thecollege.co.uk

Students who may require assistance with the cost of the course should view the financial support section of this website.

Associated Costs 

THESE WILL BE UPDATED NEARER TO THE START OF THE COURSE.

Click below to download the uniform and kit lists.  This can be ordered direct from the suppliers.  Please DO NOT order any the following if you only have a condidtional place offered, and are awaiting confirmation of pending results.

L2 Beauty Uniform

L2 Beauty Kit

You will also need to wear flat black enclosed shoes (no trainers or leggings).

Course content

Course Content 

You will develop a range of practical beauty therapy skills and underpinning knowledge of the theory required to pursue this career.

Subjects studied include:

  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Health & Safety, and Salon Reception duties
  • Client Care and Communication
  • Facial Skin care
  • Manicure & Pedicure services
  • Eyelash & Brow treatments
  • Remove Hair using Wax
  • Apply Skin Tanning techniques
  • Apply make-up
  • Effective Business Operations

More info

Start Day/Time 

September - Hours of attendance and start date will be confirmed at interview or enrolment. It is likely to be over two evenings per week (5.30-9pm)

Duration 

1 Year

Attendance 

Part-time

Level 

Level 2

Qualification Name 

Diploma

Awarding Body 

City & Guilds

Curriculum Area 

Business, Service Industries and ESOL - Beauty

More about the course 

Here at The College we have a reputation for offering excellent skills training. Our lecturers are professionals in their chosen fields, with sound experience, knowledge and expertise.

Working in our public salons you will gain valuable experience in offering a professional salon service, including customer care, client consultation and professional treatments in a realistic working environment.

You will have access to well equipped commercial beauty salons situated at our Lansdowne campus in central Bournemouth.

Duration 

1 Year

Attendance 

Part-time

Level 

Level 2

Qualification Name 

Diploma

Awarding Body 

City & Guilds