Beauty Therapy (Make-up)
at Heanor Gate Spencer Academy, Heanor · school or sixth form
What the college says
In Year 12 you will complete a Level 2, learning the basic skills required to work as a beauty therapist. In Year 13 you will study towards Level 3 directed units which could be; make up artistry, nail technology or massage therapy. Throughout the course you will work in the school's Tranquility Salon, where you will work on clients, gaining salon experience whilst building your skills and confidence ready to work in the industry.
What you need to get on
4 GCSE grades 9-3, including English and Mathematics
How you are assessed
One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
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
Heanor Gate Spencer Academy
Kirkley Drive, Heanor, DE75 7RA
DaytimeClassroom basedCheck the journey
Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Heanor
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