Beauty Therapy Intermediate (Level 2)

Course content

What will I study?

You will study:

• Working in beauty related industries
• Follow health and safety practice in the salon
• Client care and communication in beauty related industries
• Promote products and services to clients in a salon
• Salon reception duties
• Provide facial skincare
• Remove hair using waxing techniques
• Provide manicure treatments
• Provide pedicure treatments
• Provide eyelash and brow treatments
• Apply make-up
• Create an image based on a theme within the hair and beauty sector

What skills will I gain?

• Communication with others
• Practical skills in beauty therapy
• Ability to promote products and services
• Confidence working with people

Work experience

A minimum of 30 hours of industry placement is required over the duration of the course.

How will I be assessed?

• On-going practical assessments throughout the duration of the course for the practical element of the programme.
• On-line end of unit exams and assignments.

Course content

What will I study?

Subject units:

• Health and safety
• Client care and communication
• Promoting products and services to clients
• Reception duties
• Facial skin care
• Waxing
• Manicure
• Pedicure
• Eyelash and eyebrow treatments
• Make-up

English and maths:

If you don’t already have GCSE English and maths grade 9-4 (A*-C), we will work with you to help you develop your maths and English skills.

Work experience

Personal development skills, study skills and employability skills.

Additional vocational learning and qualifications:
Trips and work placements include Professional Beauty Exhibition: London, Skin Care product training and enrichment workshops. You will also create an image based on a theme in conjunction with your entry in our annual Hair & Beauty Show.

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed by your tutors as you carry out treatments on clients on a continual basis in the College’s salons.

It must be stressed that full commitment will be essential for your success, and you will be required to pass online end of unit assessment tests set by the awarding, as well as participate in group presentations.

Next steps

Course progression

You can progress on to our Beauty Therapy Level 3 course.

Career progression

Successful completion of this study programme will enable you to seek employment as a junior therapist in a range of professional establishments.

Once fully qualified up to Level 3, career paths include working in salons, in spas, on cruise liners or being self -employed and running their own business.

Average salary is £24,000.

Your course tutors will give you advice and guidance on your progression during your study programme.

Additional information

Course costs etc.

• You will need to purchase a kit and uniform to complete the course – kit and uniform costs TBC
• You will have the opportunity for visits and trips
• You will participate in the annual hair and beauty shows

Any questions?

If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, or contact info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk.

If you are aged 19 or over you may qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan to help you pay the tuition fees for this course. You can also pay by instalments to help make the cost of this course more affordable.

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