Beauty Therapy Level 2

Step into our industry-standard, The Graduate Salon, where you’ll work with nationally recognised, award winning beauty brands. From the very beginning, you’ll get hands-on experience using the same professional tools and products found in top salons and spas. You’ll even have the opportunity to invite friends and family in for treatments, building your confidence in a real salon environment.

The beauty industry is thriving, offering exciting career paths in luxury spas, high-end salons, on cruise ships or as a self-employed therapist. With demand for skilled beauty professionals on the rise across the UK, there’s never been a better time to turn your passion into a profession.

Level 2

Working in beauty-related industries – Discover the structure of the beauty industry, typical working conditions, and different pathways for career growth

Health & safety, client care and communication– Master health and safety protocols, build client relationships and recommend appropriate products and treatments

Facial skin care – Carry out detailed skin analysis and learn how to deliver relaxing and results-driven facials tailored to individual needs

Remove hair using waxing techniques – Practise safe and effective waxing for different body areas

Manicure and pedicure – Learn hand and foot treatments

Make-up application – Learn techniques for applying make-up for different occasions

Eyelash and eyebrow treatments – Shape and tint brows and lashes, enhancing facial features

Salon reception duties – Continue to refine front-of-house skills

Creating an image based on a theme – Work collaboratively on themed beauty looks, showcasing creativity in hair, make-up and nail design

The course will be delivered in our beauty therapy rooms in a real working environment and will be highly practical with some written and theory work.

Level 2 – 3 GCSEs at grade 3 or above, preferably including either English or Maths

Following successful completion of level 2 you can progress to level 3 in Beauty Therapy or Media Make up or to an apprenticeship.

Successful students may progress into employment or, after a level 3 qualification, to Higher Education at the University Centre Grimsby such as Special Effects Make up and Prosthetics.

Career paths open can include: Beauty Therapist, Salon Owner, Spa Manager or Make Up Artist.