Beauty Specialist Level 2
Academic Year:
In brief...
This course is designed for those who have an ambition for a career in the beauty therapy industry. 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.
Who is it for?
Those with a passion for Beauty Therapy who want to pursue a commercial career into the Beauty Therapy industry.
What courses can I do after this?
Progression to suitable qualification such as the Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Beauty Studies will be discussed during progression week in the third term.
What jobs can I get?
Opportunites for employment could include high street Beauty salons, Spa's or self employment. However most employers require a Level 3 qualification for insurance purposes.
To do this course you should have...
You will require a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grades 9-3 (formerly A*- D) or above including Science, English and Maths . There is also an alternative route (Level 1 Beauty) for students not achieving these grades and will be discussed at interview/enrolment.
You will be working on external clients from the start of the program.
What about work experience?
You may be expected to complete one day a week plus a 2 week block of work experience in a Beauty salon or spa. This is compulsory element and MUST be completed.
Course Code | Start Date | Costs 16-18 | Costs 19-23 (with concessions) | Costs 19+ (no concessions) |
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BP02003 | 02/09/2024 | £105.00 | N/A | N/A |
* 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
THIS WILL BE UPDATED NEARER THE START OF THE PROGRAM.
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
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
- Removal using Wax
- Apply Skin Tanning techniques
- Apply make-up
- Effective Business Operations
You will also be required to attend functional skills dependant upon your GCSE qualifications.