Beauty Therapy
Beauty Therapy
City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy
Gain hands-on experience while learning from industry professionals in our modern training salon. Develop essential skills, build confidence and prepare for a rewarding career in salons, spas or self employment.
Is this course right for me?
Designed for learners who wish to work in the creative and rewarding beauty industry, this course will provide the understanding, knowledge and practical skills required to provide a full range of treatments for clients.
This is an intensive course which requires excellent organisational skills and a positive attitude with emphasis on graded practical assessments, assignment deadlines and external tests.
What are the entry requirements?
- Two GCSEs at grade D or above (may include one relevant equivalent) to include English Language/First Language Welsh
- Good personal presentation and communication skills are required
- Each application is considered on individual merit
- Entry is subject to attending a course information session or informal interview
Current student - what are the entry requirements?
- Successful completion of relevant programme (including skills) and decision from progression board meeting
What will I learn?
Units will include:
- Client care and communication in beauty related industries – learn how to communicate in a professional manner with clients, including giving advice, recommendations and consultation techniques.
- Provide facial skincare – introduction to facial skin care and how to improve and maintain the facial skin condition using a variety of specialised treatments, including heat treatments, facial massage and facial masks.
- Promote products and services to clients in a salon – learn how to identify selling opportunities and close a sale.
- Remove hair using waxing techniques – learn about the different types of wax and how to choose the most suitable product for the type of hair growth and area.
- Provide manicure treatments – learn the manicure procedure and practice specialised treatments that can be used to further enhance the appearance of the client’s nails and skin, including exfoliation, paraffin wax, hand masks and thermal mitts.
- Provide pedicure treatments – learn the pedicure procedure and specialised treatments to target your client’s needs.
- Apply make-up – learn how to apply different make-up techniques to create different looks, selecting products suitable for your client’s skin type, tone and age.
- Provide eyelash and eyebrow treatments – learn how to perform a variety of eyelash and eyebrow treatments including using permanent colour, the application of individual and strip lashes and eyebrow shaping using tweezers.
- Create an image based on a theme within the hair and beauty sector – beauty therapists often need to be creative and innovative, combining a variety of skills to create an ‘overall look’. Learn how to plan and develop an image with mood boards, working independently and as part of a team.
- Salon reception duties – the reception desk is one of the most important areas of a salon. Learn how to make and record appointments, take messages for a variety of enquiries, process different methods of payment and learn about the different salon services available.
- Working in beauty related industries – introduction to beauty therapy related industries such as beauty salons, cruise ships, nail bars and manufacturers.
- Follow health and safety practice in the salon – learn about health and safety legislation, responsibilities, hazards and how to reduce risks.
Learners will also develop Welsh speaking skills for the workplace and be required to attend weekly evening commercial sessions from December.
Will I need to study additional English & Maths skills?
You may need to study an additional skills course depending on:
- the course you are taking at College
- what grades you gained in your GCSE Maths and/or English Language
Click below to find out what skills course you may be taking at College.
If you are studying a Workbased qualification:
- Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications
All other courses:
- Upskilling Destination Programme – an hour and half session a week developing essential research skills, critical thinking, and academic writing techniques, supporting literacy, numeracy, digital literacy and employability skills
- A one year GCSE resit course in required subject/s
- Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications, for Progression pathway programmes within the Built Environment Faculty only
For English:
- A one or two year pre-GCSE upskilling course in required subject/s
- Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications, for Progression pathway programmes within the Built Environment Faculty only
For Maths:
- A one year GCSE resit course in required subject/s
- Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications, for Progression pathway programmes within the Built Environment Faculty only
- A two year pre-GCSE upskilling course in required subject/s
- Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications, for Progression pathway programmes within the Built Environment Faculty only
Learners studying on a Jobs Growth Wales (JGW+) programme will be timetabled into literacy and numeracy sessions. To discuss the opportunity of attending a GCSE resit programme, in addition to their JGW+ timetable, please contact skills@pembrokeshire.ac.uk
Can I do this course in Welsh?
How will I be assessed?
- Continuous assessment during the course
- Portfolio of evidence
- Online examination
What can I do next?
Successful completion of this course and progression to Level 3 Beauty Therapy or could lead to a number of future career opportunities including Beauty Therapist, Make-up Artist, Nail Technician, Masseur, Complementary Therapist, Special Effects Make-up Artist, Skincare Specialist, Image Consultant/Stylist, Aromatherapist.
Do I need to bring/buy any equipment?
- Textbooks - you will be told about any specific items before you start the course, most textbooks are available to loan from the college library or online libraries
- Beauty Therapy kit - this includes the basics you will need during the course and into the future - £137
- Make-up and brush kit - £167
- Facial kit - £57
- Beauty Therapy uniform - from £43
- You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page
Any costs above are approximate and may change.
Are there any additional costs?
- No tuition fee
- We are waiving the Administration Fee for the academic year 2025/26
- You will need to pay a £45 beauty workshop fee each year before you start the Level 2 course
- You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page
Any costs above are approximate and may change.
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Sports Academy: While on this course you may be able to join our Sports Academy, if you have a talent for sport, find out what we offer on our Sports Academy page.
