Beauty Specialist Techniques - Level 2 - VTCT

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• Wednesday 24th June: College will close at 2.00 pm

• Thursday 25th June: College will close at 1.00 pm

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Course details

Course time:

09:00 - 20:00

Days of week:

Various

Course date:

7th Sept 2026 - 2nd Jul 2027

Course location:

Abingdon Campus

Contact details

Email:

enquiries@abingdon-witney.ac.uk

Phone:

01235 555 585

Are you seeking a new career as an employed and/or self-employed Beauty Specialist? If so, this substantial part-time course is the course for you. The teaching team will guide and support you fully to build your confidence and experience when providing beauty specialist services. You will work on live models throughout in our professional salons.

On this year long course you will attend college for 12 hours over two days per week to study the theory and practice of facials, make up, manicure, pedicure, waxing and eyelash and brow treatments, undertaking practical client work in our commercial salons. Details of the days/times vary each year and will be discussed at interview.

There will also be theoretical assignment work and tests to complete throughout the year as you study the underpinning knowledge of the course, such as anatomy and physiology and business practice. Due to the nature of the course an additional 6 hours of study/practice per week will be required for you to complete at home.

Course units

You will also build an online portfolio of written work and client case studies based on the following units:

Provide facial skin care treatment

Enhance the appearance of eyebrows and eyelashes

Carry out waxing services (optional extra unit for those progressing comfortably on the course)

Provide manicure services

Provide make-up services

Client care and communication in beauty-related industries

Follow health and safety practice in the salon

What next?

This course is excellent preparation to progress onto the Level 3 Beauty Therapy Diploma course.

Entry criteria

You should be over 18 years of age. You will need to demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate with people of all ages. You must have at least 2 GCSE’s grade C/4 and above, or a Level 1 qualification, or a job record of a supervisory nature.

Fee information

Course fees: 750Uniform: £54Kit: £420Exam fees: 108

As part of your course we may organise trips to assist you with your learning. Trips are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate.

There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs. Call 01235 216 212 for more information.

The rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 216 400 to discuss your options. You can find more information on our Fees and Bursaries page - search "Fees and Bursaries" at the top of the page.

Full Cost (19+)

£2,220.00

Co-Funded Fee (19+)

£1,278.00

Reduced Fee (19+)

£528.00

Qualifications received

VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Beauty Specialist Techniques

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