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Level 2 Extended Diploma in Beauty Therapy

East Sussex College - Hastings

Station Approach, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1BA

Other Regulated/Accredited Qualification
Level 2
Retail and Commercial Enterprise

Available start dates

Available start dates

Tuesday, 09 September 2025
East Sussex College Hastings
1 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours
You will need a beauty therapy uniform and a kit, the cost for both of these is around �400.

Course Summary

When studying on the level 2 Beauty Therapy Technical Diploma you will learn how to perform the following treatments to industry standard and commercial timings. Facials and skincare, manicure/pedicure (including gel polish), waxing, eye treatments, make-up, ear piercing and spray tanning. These are the basic skills required to become a professional beauty therapist, you will also learn supporting anatomy and physiology, health and safety and perform reception duties on our working reception.

Course Details

When studying on the level 2 Beauty Therapy Technical Diploma you will learn how to perform the following treatments to industry standard and commercial timings. Facials and skincare, manicure/pedicure (including gel polish), waxing, eye treatments, make-up, ear piercing and spray tanning. These are the basic skills required to become a professional beauty therapist, you will also learn supporting anatomy and physiology, health and safety and perform recpetion duties on our working reception.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

On the technical diploma you will be assesed as you go on the course, you will be given verbal and written feedback on the treatments you perform and will work towards a final practical exam in the final term. You will also sit a theory exam in the spring. The course is graded as pass, merit, distiction or distinction*

Entry requirements

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

Your next steps...

After successful completion of this course you can go on to complete your beauty therapy qualifications and study the Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Beauty and Spa Therapy or you can study media make-up or hairdressing to add to your skills.

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