Beauty Therapy
Qualification Gained: Vocational Training Charitable Trust Diploma in Beauty Therapy Studies
Study LevelLevel 2 Course TypeSchool Leavers Duration1 Academic Year Start DateSeptember 2025 Study ModeFull-time LocationDavid Hockney BuildingOverview
Kickstart your career in Beauty Therapy!
This course will provide an exciting introduction to the beauty industry. You will work on real clients in our brand-new Signature Salon using professional products and learn from highly qualified industry professionals.
Why choose this course?
- Real-World Experience – Gain customer service skills by working on a real salon reception desk.
- Competitions – Showcase your talent and boost your confidence by entering beauty competitions.
- Masterclasses – Learn advanced facial treatment techniques from leading industry brands.
- Industry Insights – Visit spas and gain behind-the-scenes knowledge of the beauty world.
- Exclusive Events – Attend beauty exhibitions and inspiring lectures from local beauty and aesthetics employers.
- Career Opportunities – Gain 30 hours of work experience.
This course is perfect for you if:
- You love beauty and want to turn it into a career.
- You enjoy hands-on learning and working in a salon environment.
- You’re eager to gain real-world experience and industry connections.
- You want to develop both skills and knowledge to thrive in the beauty sector.
Ready to take your first step into the beauty industry? Apply today and start your journey toward an exciting and rewarding career!
Key Info
Skills you’ll develop:
- Practical Beauty Skills – Master facial treatments, waxing, threading, manicures, and pedicures.
- Customer Service – Learn how to professionally interact with clients and create a welcoming salon experience.
- Communication – Build confidence in talking to clients, giving advice, and recommending treatments.
- Time Management – Practice working efficiently in a busy salon setting.
- Attention to Detail – Perfect your techniques to deliver high-quality treatments.
- Professionalism – Understand salon etiquette and how to present yourself in a beauty environment.
- Teamwork – Collaborate with classmates and salon staff to create a smooth-running workplace.
Core modules:
- Client care and communication in beauty related industries
- Provide facial skincare
- Removing hair using waxing techniques
- Provide eyelash and brow treatments
- Provide manicure treatments
- Provide nail art
- Provide pedicure treatments
- Salon reception duties
- Display stock to promote sales in the salon
- Follow health and safety practices in a salon
Entry requirements are a minimum of a grade 3 in GCSE English Language and grade 2 in GCSE Maths and 3 other GCSE’s at grade 3 or above
- Observed practical work on real clients
- Online exams
- Assignments
Gain hands-on experience in real-life industry settings!
For this course will complete 30 hours work experience in a salon, where you’ll dive into the world of work and gain the skills employers are looking for. You will:
- Get hands-on and work on real projects.
- Boost your confidence and learn how to plan tasks, meet deadlines, and make smart decisions.
- Collaborate with professionals and see how great ideas come to life when people work together.
- Understand how to maintain a safe and productive work environment.
- Be part of a workplace that values diversity and promotes equality.
With this industry placement, you’ll have hands-on experience to showcase on your CV, demonstrating your industry skills to employers. You can also participate in extra curricular activities, such as attending UK beauty exhibitions. Please note there may be additional costs for extra curricular activities.
After completing this course, you’ll be ready to pursue:
- Progression to our Beauty Therapy courses, specialising in nail technology, massage, electrical facials, complementary therapies, or hair and media makeup.
- Apprenticeships in Beauty Therapy.
- Employment in the Beauty Therapy or Cosmetic Retail Industry.
If you have any questions or require any additional information, please contact [email protected]
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