Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy

This is a professional qualification for students wanting a career in the beauty therapy industry. You will be working towards the City & Guilds Diploma in Beauty Therapy – which could be your first step towards a role as a junior beauty therapist within a salon or a health spa. 

You need to be highly motivated and demonstrate a keen interest in your chosen subject. Offers of a place on the course are dependent on your qualifications and practical aptitude. You will need:

• Grade 4 GCSE in English
• Grade 4 GCSE in Maths

You will have an interview and initial assessment in maths and English and will attend a taster session. Parents and carers are welcome to attend the interview but not the initial assessment.  If you are successful, you will be allocated a place to study after attending a taster event.

Mandatory units are:

• Ensure responsibility for actions to reduce risks to health and safety
• Promote additional services or products to clients
• Develop and maintain your effectiveness at work
• Provide facial skin care treatment
• Enhance the appearance of eyebrows and lashes
• Carry out waxing services
• Provide manicure services
• Provide pedicure services
• Make up
• Underpinning knowledge
• Science and anatomy

This course will be delivered on-site and will involve a mix of practical and theory lessons.

A kit and uniform are required for the programme.  Details will be available from the curriculum staff during your interview

You will be assessed by a range of methods including practical observation, written tests, assignments and preparing a portfolio of evidence.  

Further study

You can progress to the Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy or you might like to think about the Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy.

Careers

You can pursue a career in a wide range of roles in beauty salons and spas.

For more information, contact Derby College Group on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk