City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma Beauty Therapy

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Key Facts

Level: 2
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Course Code: QFG5021
Start Date: September 2025

Code: QFG5021

This course covers all essential beauty therapies.

You begin by practicing on one another to develop your skills. You will then progress to external clients which further enhances your skills and prepares you for either Level 3 or industry.

Optional additional courses are offered throughout the year for example gel nails and tanning.

Features & Benefits

This course offers

  • The chance to train in industry-standard salons
  • Opportunities to complete work experience
  • Lecturers who are experts in the industry

Course Content

The City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy is a vocational course taught by lecturers who are experts in the beauty sector. It gives you the opportunity for hands-on learning in our industry-standard Training Salons, as well as a chance to complete external work experience.

Beauty Therapy at level 2 includes:

  • Facials
  • Head Massage
  • Create an Image
  • Lash Lifting
  • Waxing
  • Eye Treatments
  • Manicures and Pedicures
  • Health and Safety
  • Client Care and Communication
  • Retailing and Reception Duties
  • Anatomy and Physiology

Entry Requirements

  • Three GCSEs at grade D/3 or above, one being in English or Maths OR a Level 1 Beauty Diploma.

Progression

You can progress on to Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy or an Apprenticeship in the beauty sector.

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