Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy

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Hair and Beauty

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Hair and Beauty

Chippenham!Trowbridge!Salisbury

Study Mode

Full Time

Start Date, Location

Sep 2026, Chippenham
Sep 2026, Trowbridge
Sep 2026, Salisbury

Duration

1 year

Cost

£.00

per academic year.

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Course Overview

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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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

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.

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.

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.

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