Do you dream of owning your own beauty salon one day? If you’re at the start of your journey in beauty therapy, this course will help you build the key skills you’ll need in further studies and your career. You’ll learn and work in the Aspire Academy of Hair and Beauty, the College’s own salon located at our Trowbridge, Chippenham and Salisbury campuses. The salons feature professional products and industry-standard equipment; you’ll experience a realistic and immersive working environment while being fully supported by our experienced lecturers. In our salons you will work with members of the general public who are paying clients, giving you an incredible insight into the real world of work – both on reception and in the salon itself.
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Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy
College,Adult
Hair and Beauty
Chippenham!Trowbridge!Salisbury
Study Mode
Full Time
Start Date, Location
Sep 2027, Chippenham
Sep 2027, Trowbridge
Sep 2027, Salisbury
Duration
1 year
Cost
£.00
per academic year.
Course Overview
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What will I learn?
You’ll learn a range of core skills needed for further training or to enter the world of work in the beauty therapy industries.
The following units are compulsory:
– Working in a beauty related industry
– Health and Safety
– Client care and communication
– Reception Duties
– Hair removal treatments
– Facial and skin analysis
– Manicure treatments
– Pedicure treatments
– Gel Nail enhancements
– Lash and Brow Treatments
– Lash perming
– Apply make-up services
– Spray tanning treatments
The following units are compulsory:
– Working in a beauty related industry
– Health and Safety
– Client care and communication
– Reception Duties
– Hair removal treatments
– Facial and skin analysis
– Manicure treatments
– Pedicure treatments
– Gel Nail enhancements
– Lash and Brow Treatments
– Lash perming
– Apply make-up services
– Spray tanning treatments
Entry Requirements
– 4 GCSEs at grade 3 (D) or above, including English and maths, or Hair and Beauty Therapy Level 1.
– A good reference.
– A good record of attendance.
– An interview.
– A good reference.
– A good record of attendance.
– An interview.
Study, Assessment and Qualifications
To achieve this qualification, you must successfully complete the following assessments:
– Externally set online tests for each unit you are studying.
– A range of practical assessments for each unit throughout the year including formative and summative assessments.
A minimum of three hours per week of home study is required and 30 hours of work experience.
You will be assessed while working on clients in the Aspire salons throughout the duration of the course.
The final qualification is a Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy.
– Externally set online tests for each unit you are studying.
– A range of practical assessments for each unit throughout the year including formative and summative assessments.
A minimum of three hours per week of home study is required and 30 hours of work experience.
You will be assessed while working on clients in the Aspire salons throughout the duration of the course.
The final qualification is a Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy.
Additional Costs and Information
You will need a uniform and kit for this course – this will be discussed at your interview. In cases of financial hardship, funds may be available to help with the cost of this.
We also arrange educational activities and competitions as part of the course, which may incur an additional cost.
We also arrange educational activities and competitions as part of the course, which may incur an additional cost.
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