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Beauty Therapy – Level 2

Level 2 Diploma

a beauty student giving a woman a facial

Availability & Details

Beauty Therapy - Level 2 Diploma SFY-BEAU2D/C01

Venue
South Downs Campus

Type of study
Vocational

Dates
Academic Year 2026-27 (1 year)

Examination board
City & Guilds of London Institute

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Overview

You will have lessons in theory, anatomy and physiology that will help develop your knowledge and understanding of all aspects of beauty. You’ll also study health and safety practice, client care and communication, and salon reception duties. For this course, the dress code is very important so youll need to be in full uniform at all times and bring your kit to all practical classes.

Three GCSE’s at grade 3 and a grade 4 for Science.

All students will be expected to comply with the beauty industry standards of dress code; this applies to both theory and practical lessons. Jewellery and facial piercings are not acceptable and must be removed before entering classes.

On this course, you will study:

  • Health and safety practice in the salon
  • Client care and communication in beauty related industries
  • Promotion of products and services to clients in a salon
  • Salon reception duties
  • How to provide facial skin care
  • How to remove hair using waxing techniques
  • How to provide manicure treatments
  • How to provide pedicure treatments
  • How to provide eyelash and eyebrow treatments
  • How to apply make-up
  • How to create an image based on a theme within the hair and beauty sector
  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Subject-specific theory

The course involves a considerable amount of practical work. During workshop sessions you will watch demonstrations of skills, which you will then practice on each other before progressing to work on paying clients.

You will also receive separate lessons in theory and anatomy and physiology which will help to develop your knowledge and understanding of all aspects of beauty therapy.

Practical assessments will be performed on paying clients to ensure competence. Oral questioning will take place at the time of practical assessment. All practical assessments are graded as a Pass, Merit or Distinction. You will always need to be in full uniform and carry your kit to all practical classes. You are required to keep a record of achievement log book as evidence of treatments performed. Theoretical work including anatomy and physiology will be assessed using online testing or assignments.

This course requires you to purchase a uniform and kit and we include trips
to enhance your learning and experience of industry. All of these costs will be
explained at interview and students in receipt of financial assistance will be
supported with these costs.

If you achieve a Merit grade or higher on this course, you will be able to progress onto the Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy. Those students who do not wish to go onto the next level course can obtain employment within the beauty industry with the option of taking additional, more advanced training on a part time basis.


I’m very, very happy, I didn’t expect to do so well. The College has been helpful and supportive. I loved my courses, and the teachers were really good – every single one of them. The facilities are great, but it’s the staff that really make this place.

Matthew Randell, A Level student

I overcame a couple of barriers by working really hard to get the top grades. My experience was really good, with the course and the lecturers, the residentials and activities, together it was all really good. I had really great teaching support, I could always go to the lecturers and speak to them if I needed to.

David Stenning, Public Services student

"I am delighted with my results and am really looking forward to studying Law at Oxford University. I really enjoyed my time at HSDC Alton and I really appreciate all the help and support from my fantastic teachers, without whom I wouldn't have got my place at Oxford."

Catherine Goldie, HSDC Alton A Level Student