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VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy

at Chelmsford College, Chelmsford · college

Level 2T LevelsDiploma1 yearFull time

What the college says

This course has been specifically designed to develop your practical skills for the beauty industry. Successful completion will allow you to progress onto the Level 3 qualification to become a qualified beauty therapist. If you're interested in developing your skills in treatments such as eyelash and brow treatments, removing hair using waxing techniques, applying make-up, manicure, pedicure and skincare, then this course is for you. By learning specialist techniques, you will have the opportunity to demonstrate those skills by working on practical units. To ensure you understand the industry as a whole, you will develop your knowledge of health and safety practices in a salon environment, how to contribute to the effective running of a beauty business, how to carry out effective salon reception duties, and how to display retail stock to promote sales in the salon. Overall, the purpose of this qualification is to develop your skills in beauty therapy to a high level of occupational ability, to enable you to perform a variety of salon services.

What you need to get on

GCSEs grades 9-3 in English, Maths and Science or a Level 1 qualification in either hair or beauty

How you are assessed

Two-year technical qualification with a 45-day industry placement. Equivalent to three A levels.

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

  • Chelmsford College Princes

    Princes Road, Chelmsford, CM2 9DE

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Chelmsford

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