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Beauty Therapy Level 2 Full-time (FBEA)

Barnsley College

Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 2AX

Other Regulated/Accredited Qualification
Level 2
Health, Public Services and Care

Available start dates

Available start dates

Wednesday, 02 September 2026
Barnsley College
1 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

Step into the world of beauty and unlock your potential with the Level 2 Beauty Therapy course at Barnsley College! This full-time course is perfect for anyone passionate about helping others look and feel their best. You’ll gain hands-on experience in facials, waxing, lash and brow treatments, manicures, pedicures, and make-up services — all taught in professional salon settings. With expert tutors and industry-standard equipment, you’ll build the skills and confidence needed to start your care

Course Details

  • This course will help you develop a foundation of beauty therapy skills required in industry:
  • Manicure
  • Pedicure
  • Facial
  • Eye treatments
  • Waxing
  • Lash lift
  • Makeup
  • Health and safety
  • Client care

How will it be delivered and assessed?

The qualification is completed and achieved through practical, coursework and on-line exams. Practical assessment is continual throughout the year, you would practice on head blocks first then need to bring in clients to be assessed. Each assessment that is passed is logged into a portfolio of evidence and once all assessments and theory tests are passed, logged into portfolio and signed by both assessor and candidate then the qualification is achieved.

Entry requirements

  • Attend a taster day (dates to be shared at interview)
  • Independent study task (set at interview)
  • Provide contact details for five potential clients.
  • Submit a completed work placement proposal form (provided at interview).
  • GCSE grade 4 English Language and Maths is desirable.

Equipment required

You will be required to purchase an essential equipment kit, uniform, shoes and text books before starting the course using order forms which will be provided prior to enrolling onto the programme.

Your next steps...

On completion of the programme, you may wish to progress to a further one year of study, completing a Level 3 Beauty Therapy qualification. You can also progress onto Nail Technology Level 3 and Make-up Artistry Level 3.

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