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Beauty Therapy Diploma

at South & City College Birmingham, Birmingham · college

Level 2Vocational and tradeDiploma1 yearFull timePart time

What the college says

This Level 2 course is suitable for both school leavers and adults alike who are looking to start a career in the beauty industry. The teaching will take place in a practical working environment within our commercial salons with the most up-to-date facilities. You will get to work with local employers who will contribute to the knowledge and delivery of training. There are also opportunities to attend external events which in the past have included MAC head office, Covent Gardens, WorldSkills Live, Salon International, Blackpool Winter Gardens and The Beauty Show at the NEC.

What you need to get on

You may have current and continued work experience in a beauty/nail salon, by which you can enrol onto the course upon a successful interview. Due to the externally set and externally marked exam, you will need to complete an initial assessment for Level 1 English, GCSE grade 3 or above in English language or Entry Level 3 or above in Functional Skills.

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Longbridge Campus

    South and City College Birmingham 1 Longbridge Lane, Northfield, B31 2AJ

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  • Hall Green Campus

    Cole Bank Road Hall Green, Birmingham, B28 8ES

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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Northfield
  • 7 September 2026 · Northfield
  • 7 September 2026 · Birmingham
  • 7 September 2026 · Birmingham

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