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Hair and Beauty: Beauty Specialist Techniques Certificate Level 2 Part-time

In Brief

Start Date / Duration

This course will start on Monday 8 September 2025. It will run on Monday evenings 5:30pm - 9pm for 33 weeks (not including the 2 weeks in December when college is closed).

Entry requirements

You will need:

  • A genuine interest and enthusiasm in beauty therapy, with a dedication and commitment to the course.

You will achieve

Level 2 Vocational Training Charitable Trust Beauty Specialist Techniques Certificate.

Course Code

PBEABTT2

Course overview

Want to become the next celebrity make-up artist? Dreaming of owning your own beauty salon? Maybe you enjoy finding out the latest beauty tips and want to find out how to apply them?

On this course, you will develop your knowledge, understanding and practical skills required for success within the beauty industry.

Course content

This course has a compulsory six weeks introductory period, from when it starts, that will cover important skills and knowledge necessary for progression during the course.

The areas of study are:

  • Health and safety practice in the salon
  • Client care and communication in beauty related industries
  • Providing facial skin care
  • Providing eyelash and brow treatments
  • Appling make-up
  • Removing hair using waxing techniques
  • Providing manicure treatments

 

You will carry out practical assessments, written tasks and online exams.

You will be required to purchase an essential equipment kit and uniform before starting the course. The total cost of the kit and uniform will be approximately £250 and can be purchased from the department supplier. The department staff will provide you with details of how you can order if you choose to come and enrol. You may be eligible for financial support towards the cost of the kit and uniform.

On completion of the programme, you may wish to progress onto a Level 3 Beauty Therapy course.

How much does the course cost?

This course costs £750. There may be funding available for this course depending on circumstances. The introductory period, which must be completed, costs £85. There is no funding available for the introductory period, so all learners must pay this fee.

Extra information

We 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.

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

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

Hair and Beauty: Beauty Specialist Techniques Certificate Level 2 Part-time

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