Beauty Therapy Level 2 Technical Certificate

33061L0 | Leigh College
Start Date | 02/09/2024
Time/Day | FULL TIME

Is this course for me?

If you want to specialise within this highly rewarding beauty industry then this course is for you. The knowledge and skills included are highly commercial and taught to a professional level providing excellent employment opportunities. Our commercial salons are open to the public to ensure a realistic working environment this enables learners to develop skills necessary to work with confidence within such a diverse and exciting industry.

Apply Now

What will I study?

This is an intensive course of study for those wishing to enter the beauty industry, the course content includes: skincare, removing hair using waxing techniques, manicure, pedicure, gel nails, lash and brow treatments and the application of a range of make up looks, learners will also study anatomy, physiology, salon reception, and health and safety.

How long is the course?

One academic year

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed through a combination of practical assessments, examinations and an internal synoptic assessment.

What qualifications do I need?

A minimum of 5 GCSE subjects graded 9-3 or equivalent including maths or English.

What can I progress onto?

Progression to Level 3 Beauty Therapy, Level 3 Nail Technology, Level 3 Massage, Level 3 Specialist Media Make up or to employment.

Other Information

Both Image Centres have state of the art facilities offering a realistic working environment. You will need to purchase a kit and Image Centre uniform.

You will be required to do additional independent work from home to support your progression through the course.

Course Fees

16-18 Year Olds	19+ year olds	Free for eligible learners?	Is Loan Available?
	£643.25

Exam Fee

£119.00

Apply Now

Beauticians and Related Occupations

Beauticians and related workers give facial and body beauty treatments, apply cosmetics and dress wigs.

Requirements: Level 3 NVQ; A Levels

Opportunities

7.32%

RISE in employment in 5 years

What could you earn

£7,392

Entry

£14,277

Median

£25,533

Potential

Typical Tasks

Applies make-up to hide blemishes or enhance facial features and advises clients on skin care and make-up techniques.
Maintains client records, sells and advises on cosmetic products and services, and ensures appropriate health and safety issues are addressed..
Advises clients on diet and exercise to assist in weight loss and slimming.
Recognises problems and refers clients to medical practitioners if appropriate.
Performs specialist treatments for conditions such as acne, applies skin rejuvenation therapies.
Cleans, shapes and polishes finger and toe nails, applies nail extensions.
Uses waxing, threading, sugaring and other epilation techniques to remove any unwanted body hair.
Massages scalp, face and other parts of the body and carries out spray tanning.
Discusses clients requirements, analyses and advises client on appropriate skin care, and applies treatments to the face or body.

Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service Sales and Marketing

Skills

Active Learning Reading Comprehension Speaking Active Listening Critical Thinking Learning Strategies

Apply Now for Beauty Therapy Level 2 Technical Certificate

Course fees shown are per annum for University Centre courses. Courses lasting longer than one year, fees will be payable per year.

All other courses show the total fees payable for the course.

If you need advice on any financial support that may be available to you, please contact us on applications@wigan-leigh.ac.uk or phone 01942 761111

Wigan & Leigh College endeavours to ensure that the information provided on the website is accurate. All courses are offered subject to student numbers and the College reserves the right to amend, withdraw or amalgamate any of the courses, fees, services, locations or facilities described at any time. The College cannot accept liability arising out of such changes or connected to such changes, however it will undertake to minimise disruption to students.