Level 2 Beauty Therapy

East Riding College

Flemingate Centre, Armstrong Way, Beverley, HU17 0GH

National Extended Diploma (BTEC)

Level 2

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026

East Riding College (Beverley Campus)

1 Year(s)

Full time

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026

East Riding College (Bridlington Campus)

1 Year(s)

Full time

Course Summary

This course covers all areas of beauty therapy at level two.

Course Details

Working in beauty related industries Following health and safety practice in the salon Client care and communication Promoting products and services to clients in a salon Salon reception duties Providing facial skin care Removing hair using waxing techniques Providing manicure treatments Providing pedicure treatments Providing eyelash and eyebrow treatments Applying make-up Creating an image based on a theme within the hair and beauty sector

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Assessment is through observation of practical skills carried out on paying customers in the salon environment. Learners also participate in written and oral questioning or online multi-choice tests

Entry requirements

Four GCSEs grade D/3 and above to include English and Science

Or level one diploma

Or introductory diploma

Or NVQ level one

Or equivalent

Your next steps...

This qualification could help you gain employment in beauty salons, health farms and fitness centres; as a representative for a cosmetics company; in the arts and entertainment industry; with beauty consultancies; and in your own business. Learners may be able to continue onto the Level Three Diploma in Beauty Therapy.

Additional information

http://www.eastridingcollege.ac.uk

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