Certificate in Beauty Specialist Techniques

Level 2Vocational and tradeCertificateVocational Training Charitable Trust

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3. It is approved for 16 to 18 study, so it can be taken as part of a study programme.

13 providers teach this exact qualification.

South East4

Cornwallis Academy
Maidstone · 24 months
They ask for: Please speak to a member of the Sixth Form Team.
Their versionFree
East Sussex College Group
Eastbourne · 1 year
They ask for: Please see website
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East Sussex College Group
Eastbourne · 1 year
They ask for: You will be required to demonstrate a good level of English in both written and communication skills, in line with the level of the course.
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East Sussex College Group
Eastbourne · 1 year
They ask for: Minimum four grade 3-9 at GCSE or successful completion of the Level 1 course, and English or maths at grade 3.
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Liverpool City Council
Liverpool · 17 weeks
They ask for: To enrol you must complete an initial assessment and have passed Level 1. The assessment will be a written task and an online BKSB assessment.
Their version£1,800
St Helens College
St. Helens · 250 hours
They ask for: Please check www.knowsleycollege.ac.uk
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St Helens College
St. Helens · 250 hours
They ask for: Please check www.sthelens.ac.uk/courses
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The Manchester College
Manchester · 1 year
Entry requirements not listed.
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DCG
Derby · 36 weeks
They ask for: A minimum grade 4 in either Maths or English (or the equivalent) is required. A positive attitude, commitment to practical learning, and interest in beauty ther
Their version£1,800
Vision West Nottinghamshire College
Mansfield · 22 weeks
They ask for: This course is only available for adults aged 19 and over (on 31 August 2025). There are no specific entry requirements, just a keen interest in the subject mat
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Vision West Nottinghamshire College
Mansfield · 1 year
They ask for: This course is only available to 16-18 year olds GCSE English Language and Maths at grade 3-9. OR Successful completion of a relevant Level 1 course.
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Barnardo'S
North Shields · 250 hours
They ask for: Entry onto this qualification can be via previous attainment of a Level 1 qualification in beauty therapy and/or a successful skills test and interview.
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Truro and Penwith College
Truro · 34 weeks
They ask for: Pre-course interview will be required. High standards of code of dress are an expectation.
Their version£900