Level 2 Beauty Therapy Programme

Course Overview

Course Type:

Full Time

Available at:

Available at Southampton tagSouthampton

Course Area:

Hair & Beauty

Course Duration:

1 Year

Available at:

Available at Southampton tagSouthampton

The Course in Detail

This course is a great introduction to the beauty sector. You will specialise in beauty therapy with a combination of practical and theory based topics to give you a range of skills and knowledge required for working in the industry. You will learn valuable skills from our industry expert teachers and you will get to apply those skills in our beauty salon, Kudos, where you will work with real paying customers. Full-time students aged 16-18 will follow a study programme at City College which includes: The main subject qualification Work experience which is effective, relevant, and includes careers fairs, site visits, guest speakers and introduces you to the expectations of the real demands of work English and maths where students have not yet achieved GCSE grade 4 or above in these subjects Additional activities such as tutorials and work-related learning, to help further develop the personal skills relevant to your progression goals These four elements should combine to provide stretch and challenge to prepare you for progression to employment or further study. Graphic: 1st Choice College in the area. Source: Vector Rankings 2022

Working within the beauty industry Health and safety Client care and communication Promote services and products Provide facial skin care Remove hair using waxing techniques Provide manicure treatments Provide pedicure treatments Provide lash and brow treatments Provide nail art Apply skin tanning techniques Apply make-up If you successfully complete the first year of study you will gain a Level 2 VRQ Diploma qualification. In order to progress to Level 3 Beauty Therapy, you will need to pass the Level 2 course and meet the entry requirements.

Training at City College will give you a huge advantage as you will learn in our purpose built hair and beauty salon, Kudos. You will learn with industry standard equipment working under supervision with real, paying clients to give you a wealth of experience. Explore our virtual tour (new window)

Entry Requirements & Progression

What You'll Need

4 GCSEs grade 3 or above (including English and maths. Science is also preferred) OR Level 1 Diploma in Hair or Beauty (including GCSE English and maths at grade 3 or above) You will be required to attend a college interview prior to enrolling onto this course.

This Could Lead to

Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy or Theatrical Hair and Media Make-Up Apprenticeship in Beauty Therapy or Hairdressing Entry level work in salons, theatres, fashion houses or on cruise ships

Availability & Enrolment

College Life & Student Support Services

College is not just about your course – it’s an opportunity to have fun, meet new people and explore your interests! You can socialise with friends in the café and comfy seating areas, join a club or sports team or attend exciting events around the college. Many of our enrichment opportunities are also great on your CV or UCAS application to demonstrate your commitment and enthusiasm outside of your studies.

Your time at college can also be affected by life or health difficulties, and it’s okay to need support. Our specialist teams are here every day to listen and give advice, whether it’s about career planning, financial support, mental health, or something else. And if you have a long-term support need or medical condition, we’ll work with you on personalised learning support to help you achieve your full potential.

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