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Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Specialist Techniques (Adult Course)

This course is suitable for students aged 19 and over.

Based in our commercial salon, you will have an exciting opportunity to provide a range of treatments such as eyelash and brow treatments, facial skincare, waxing, manicures and pedicures to paying clients.

First class client care and customer service plays a key role in ensuring a professional and enjoyable salon experience.

When will I start the course and how long will it take?

This course will start in September and will take one year to complete.

This course will take place at St Helens College, Town Centre Campus, Water Street, St Helens, WA10 1PP.

What will I study?

During this course, you will cover the following units:

  • Follow health and safety practice in the salon
  • Client care and communication in beauty related industries
  • Provide manicure treatments
  • Provide pedicure treatments
  • Apply makeup
  • Provide eyelash and brow treatments
  • Provide facial skincare
  • Remove hair using waxing techniques
  • Salon reception duties
  • Apply skin tanning techniques
  • Display stock to promote sales in a salon
  • Instruction on makeup application
  • Provide nail art

How is it assessed?

You will be assessed throughout the course by a combination of practical assessments, written assignments, end of module exams and portfolio building.

Do I need any previous qualifications to start this course?

You should have four GCSEs at grade 3 (equivalent to grade D) or above, including English and maths.

What are the course fees?

The course fee is £1,287. You may be eligible for funding depending on your personal circumstances and subject to a fee assessment during the enrolment process. For further details, visit our dedicated Adult Financial support page.

What can I go on to do once I have completed this course?

Once you have completed this course, you will be able to progress on to one of the following:

  • Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Treatments
  • Level 3 Diploma in Nail Technology
  • Level 3 Diploma in Makeup Artistry

Alternatively, you may want to gain employment as a Beauty Receptionist, Makeup Consultant, Sales Representative or become self-employed.

Additional Information

As part of this programme you are required to wear a uniform. There is also a kit required to complete your assessments which can be purchased from a recommended supplier. You may be eligible for financial support to cover these costs.

Are you ready to apply?

Are you

ready to apply?

Simply fill in our online form here.

However, if you still have questions in relation to this course and wish to receive further information, please submit your enquiry here.


Please note, we have taken our utmost care to describe and show course information as accurately as possible. St Helens College reserves the right to amend, remove and add courses in the future. This information cannot be considered contractual and advertised course fees are subject to change.

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“Learning about a variety of beauty treatments and taking part in a work placement, has given me the confidence to secure a part-time position in a local salon.”

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