Hair and Beauty

Beauty Therapy Level 2 Full-time

In Brief

Start Date / Duration

This course will commence September and will be completed in one year.

Entry requirements

  • Three GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including English Language OR Level 1 in Beauty Therapy, Nails and Make-up.

You will achieve

  • Beauty Therapy NVQ Level 2 Diploma
  • Other qualifications and participation certificates where appropriate

Course Code

FBEA

Course overview

This beauty therapy course is perfect if you want a career in the thriving beauty industry. You’ll learn to provide facials, lash and brow treatments, waxing, manicures, pedicures, and make-up services. It’s a people-focused job that boosts clients’ confidence. You can work in salons, spas, or even start your own business. With these skills, you’ll find plenty of opportunities and variety in your career. Plus, high-quality qualifications ensure your services are always in demand.

There will be continuous assessment of practical and theory work. Assessment of theory work includes written tests and tasks, which are collated along with evidence of practical and oral assessment in a portfolio.

You will be required to purchase an essential equipment kit, uniform, shoes and text books before starting the course using order forms which will be provided prior to enrolling onto the programme.

On completion of the programme, you may wish to progress to a further one year study completing Level 3 Beauty Therapy qualification.

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How much does the course cost?

16 – 18 year olds

Full-time Barnsley College students aged 16-18 years old do not have to pay tuition fees.

Extra information

For further information please contact our friendly Information Team on +44 (0)1226 216 123 or email info@barnsley.ac.uk

Barnsley College has a range of sports opportunities for all students to take part in, gain professional training and compete nationally and internationally. We also have a state-of-the-art fitness village, Honeywell Sports Village where students can make use of our fitness suite, spinning studio and classes for competitive rates. You don’t have to be studying sport to get involved in the Sports Academy.

Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Call 01226 216 769 for further information.

Having good English and Maths qualifications are important for most careers and we want to give you the help you need to succeed.

If you are aged 16 – 19 and don’t hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths, you will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards achieving a higher grade in English and Maths, we can help you do that too and we offer Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) which can be added to your study programme.

If you’re aged 19 or above and don’t hold a a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths we can help. We offer FREE English and Maths qualifications that can be studied on a part-time basis, subject to eligibility.

If you need any further information, please contact our Information Team by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing info@barnsley.ac.uk

Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Beauty Therapy Level 2 Full-time

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