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Beauty Therapy Level 2 Certificate

East Sussex College - Lewes

Mountfield Road, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2XH

Other Regulated/Accredited Qualification
Level 2
Retail and Commercial Enterprise

Available start dates

Available start dates

Tuesday, 07 September 2027
East Sussex College - Lewes
1 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours
Compulsory kit and uniform costs (estimated at £250)

Application Instructions

You can only apply for one course type on an application.

Applying for A-Levels and/or V-Levels? You can choose to study three A-Levels or create a mixed programme combining A-Levels with other qualifications, including the new V-Levels. You will select the courses from a list of relevant subjects when you apply.

Applying for T-Levels? T-Levels are full-time courses that allow you to focus on one subject.

Applying for Vocational courses? Our technical and professional vocational courses are full-time programmes focusing on one subject. You can apply for up to two courses in the same application.

We accept applications to more than one campus; however once you have attended an interview session and received an offer from us, you will need to confirm your first-choice course and the campus you want to study at.

Course Summary

During the course you will learn a range of treatments including manicure, pedicure, waxing, facials, eyelash and brow services. You will also complete units in health and safety and client care and communication. The course will provide you with a full range of practical skills and knowledge which will equip you to seek employment within a salon or progress onto further training at level 3. Our salons are well equipped, bright and spacious and our teaching team have a wealth of industry knowledge, experience and expertise working in spas, salons and cruise ships. Two of our previous learners have competed in World Skills and been crowned the 'Best Beauty Therapist in the World' in 2017 and 2019.

Course Details

If you like the idea of making people look and feel good then this is the course for you. The Level 2 Beauty Therapy course will provide you with all the basic treatments offered within industry. You will learn manicures, pedicures, facials, skin care, eyelash and eyebrow tinting, eyebrow shaping and waxing.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

You will be assessed through practical assessment and performance, portfolio of evidence, assignment or exam paper.

Entry requirements

Minimum four grade 3-9 at GCSE or successful completion of the Level 1 course, and English Language or maths at grade 3.

Your next steps...

Progression onto the Level 3 Beauty Therapy course is advised to further enhance your treatment and services portfolio therefore making you more employable.

Additional information


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