Diploma in Professional Beauty Therapy – Level 2

Level: 2 | Duration: 1 Year | Details: September 2021
Details: Various weekdays/times available, please enquire
What is this course about?
This Professional Beauty Therapy course will prepare you for an exciting and rewarding career in Beauty Therapy. You will watch demonstrations and practice new techniques from spa manicures to applying flawless make up. You will learn how to advise clients and make recommendations on all their beauty needs through theory sessions, which will enhance your practical skills.
Why choose this course?
- Winners in the UK World Skills Beauty Therapy Competitions#
- One of the top college in the country for success rates
- Trips to national beauty exhibitions and cosmetic companies
- An opportunity to join our artistic team
- Excellent employment and career progression rates within the industry.
- Access to additional industry workshops including, semi-permanent lashes, lash lifting and gel polish
Entry Requirements:
You require a minimum of 4 GCSE’s or equivalent at grade 9 – 3 including English language and maths.
What will this course lead on to?
Progression onto Level 3 Advanced Beauty Therapy or employment in a beauty salon or cosmetic company.
What will I learn on this course?
You will learn all the professional beauty treatments and services in our industry salons which include: Manicure and pedicure techniques, nail art designs, makeup skills, tanning, skincare and facials, waxing and lash and brow treatments, including individual lash application.
As part of this course, you will be also required to work on English and Maths and complete an industry placement, as this will increase your job opportunities or progression on to higher education
Enrichment Opportunities:
A wide range of enrichment opportunities are available to you including: Duke of Edinburgh Award, Driving Test Theory, workshops from major product manufactures, trips and visits to competitions and exhibitions, a wide range of industry workshops for e.g., semi-permanent eye lash training, ear piercing and Shellac nails.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed by on-going practical assessments throughout your course. Your theoretical understanding through assignment work and online tests when you complete practical units.
Will I need equipment for this course?
You will require a kit and a uniform for this course, more information will be provided at your college interview. You will also be required to wear full length black trousers and black covered shoes (e.g., ballet pumps). You will have to provide files etc. for your course work and photographic evidence is required for practical assessments.
Facilities:
At the Centre of Excellence for Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy, we have recently refurbished contemporary facilities, including three hairdressing salons, two beauty salons, a nail services salon and two media make up studios. This provides students with the opportunity to run their own salons and showcase their skills to the public.
What the Riverside College Professional Beauty students say?
“Really enjoyable course, we learn something new every lesson! The tutors are very helpful and supportive.”
Course Features
- Lectures 0
- Quizzes 0
- Duration 50 hours
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 0
- Assessments Yes