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Beauty Therapy Apprenticeship Level 2 (AFHAB)

Barnsley College

Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 2AX

Apprenticeship
Level 2

Please note - For this apprenticeship you will need to find an employer to give you a placement, the provider may help you with finding one.

Health, Public Services and Care

Available start dates

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026
Barnsley College
1 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

As a Beauty Therapy apprentice, you’ll assist senior therapists and learn a range of skills and techniques in the Beauty Therapy industry.

Course Details

You will study all the mandatory units listed below

You will also study:

  • Employment, Rights and Responsibilities (ERR) Booklet
  • Functional Skills Level 1 in English and maths
  • Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS)


Mandatory Units

  • Promote additional services or products to clients
  • Develop and maintain your effectiveness at work
  • Fulfil salon reception duties
  • Health and safety
  • Provide facial skin care treatments
  • Enhance the appearance of eyebrows and lashes
  • Provide waxing treatments
  • Provide manicure treatments
  • Provide pedicure treatments
  • Provide make-up services

How will it be delivered and assessed?

You will be assessed by your assessor using a portfolio of evidence, practical demonstrations and assignments. You will be assessed both in college and in your place of work.

Entry requirements

  • Three GCSEs at grade 3/D or above including English at grade 3 or above
  • Learners will need to be at least 16 years of age

Equipment required

You will need to purchase a Beauty kit. Further information will be provided at induction.

Your next steps...

Upon completion you could progress onto the Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Beauty Therapy or apply for job roles including:
  • Junior Make-up Artist
  • Beauty Consultant

Additional information


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