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Key details

Course area
Hair and Beauty
Student type
Courses for 19+ students
Course type
Part-time Further Education course
Course level
Level 2
Start date
Monday 7th September 2026
End date
Tuesday 8th June 2027
Time
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Adams Building Stoney Street, Nottingham, NG1 1NG
Fees
£585.00
Course code
Parent course code:C059329 Child course code: Q059330
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Course introduction

This course is perfect for anyone who has a keen interest in beauty therapy and would like to start a career in this thriving industry.

Units include:

  • Health & Safety
  • Client care
  • Manicure
  • Pedicure
  • Facial
  • Eyelash and brow treatments
  • Make-up

You can expect a dedicated team of lecturers, who have a wealth of industry skills and experience, creating an exciting and vibrant atmosphere for your learning

This course will be hands-on, where you will experience the latest industry trends and techniques, using high quality products. 

You will be expected to work in a commercial salon carrying out treatments on paying clients in addition to studying the underpinning knowledge required to pass end of unit tests.

You will take part in trips, visits, seminars, and competitions alongside your course to further develop your understanding and knowledge of the industry, which will be dependent upon your attendance and professional conduct.

Course information

1 year

VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Services

To meet our entry requirements for this course, you must have a keen interest in the subject and have gained English Language at least a grade 4 or equivalent (Grade C or Functional Skills Level 1).

At interview, all students will be assessed on their suitability for this course including artistic flair, communication, professional conduct, attitude, behaviour and previous school/college attendance

This course is assessed continuously throughout the academic year. You will experience a wide range of assessment including observations of practical treatments, assignment based work and multiple-choice online exams.

You will be required to work on clients to complete your assessments.

On successful completion of this course, you may progress on to Level 3 Beauty Therapy, or you could also progress to Level 2 Hairdressing. In addition to these, there may also be opportunities to enrol on to other part time accredited courses such as semi-permanent lashes, lash lifting and brow lamination.

All students are required to complete 30 hours experience of work in addition to this course.

All students will be required to wear a uniform and bring their kit for every lesson.

Your timetable may include a late evening session.

Careers related to this course

Beauticians and Related Occupations

Potential Earnings

£25,526.98

Average Earnings

£15,375.59

Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).

Pathways

Service Enterprises

People in these occupations provide a variety of services, including property and estate services, home care, hairstyling and beauty services, cleaning, and funeral services.

Skills

Active Learning

Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
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