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Starts 8 September 2025

Runs at

Stephenson Campus

Level

Level 2

Mode

Full-Time

Starting

8 Sep 2025

Ending

3 Jul 2026
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Starts 8 September 2025

Runs at

Brooksby Campus

Level

Level 2

Mode

Full-Time

Starting

8 Sep 2025

Ending

3 Jul 2026
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Wanting a career as a Beauty Therapist, spa therapist, travel the world on a cruise ship?

Our Beauty Therapy Level 2 course will help you to develop and learn to be the best Therapist you can be. Our expert tutors will guide you into carrying out manicures, pedicures, facials, waxing, eye treatments and make-up. Our industry experts will apply workshops to help further develop you in your training to stand out from the rest. Enrichment course such as lash lift and tint, ear piercing and brow lamination will ensure you are on trend and ready to work in industry.

  • What will I learn?
    • Facials
    • Manicures
    • Pedicures
    • Lashes and brows
    • Waxing
    • Eye Treatments
    • Make-up
    • Anatomy and Physiology for Beauty Therapists
    • Aftercare
    • Health and safety
    • Consultations
    • Reception Duties
    • Theory knowledge for all units and evaluations

    Enrichment courses such as lash lift and tint, ear piercing and brow lamination will ensure you are on trend and ready to work in industry.

    During the course you will be given the opportunity to attend master class workshops and employer involvement activities. These can include visits, make-up demonstrations, beauty exhibitions, competitions and lectures from industry experts. Work experience is an important part of the course giving you an opportunity to develop employability skills and build your confidence in carrying out a range of treatments.

    SMB College Group works with Ragdale Hall Spa providing work experience for Beauty Therapy students which often leads to employment at the Spa. Ragdale Hall recognises the college as a 'College of Excellence' for their hard work in educating high quality therapists and creating excellent relations.

    You will continue to study Maths and English alongside your course if you have not achieved a grade 4.

  • How will I be assessed?
    Assessment consists of internally set coursework and assignments, practical, controlled assessments and on-line exams.
  • Where could this course lead to?
    Students can progress onto the level 3 course or move into full-time employment performing a range of beauty treatments. On Level 3 beauty therapy you will carry out units such as massage, electrical facials and body electrical treatments. Altenatively, students can gain employment in a variety of beauty therapy settings. These include beauty salons, cosmetic companies, hotels or health clubs. Or work self-employed as a level 2 therapist.
  • What qualifications or experience do I need?
    4 GCSEs at Grade D/3. Maths and English level 3 or above.
  • How long is the course?
    1 Year