K Academy · Level 2
The essential first step into the beauty industry, covering core beauty therapy skills, client care, health and safety, and professional salon treatments.
✦Ofqual-regulated✦VTCT qualification
The VTCT Level 2 Beauty Therapy qualification provides the foundation knowledge and practical skills required to begin a professional career within the beauty industry.
This programme is designed for complete beginners as well as learners wishing to gain a recognised industry qualification. Students will develop an understanding of professional beauty therapy standards, client consultation, health and safety, anatomy and physiology, skincare, facial treatments, waxing, manicure and pedicure services, and salon procedures.
Learners will gain both theoretical knowledge and practical experience, allowing them to confidently perform a range of beauty treatments while maintaining professional, legal, and hygienic standards.
The course combines online learning, practical training, portfolio development, and VTCT assessment. Successful completion allows learners to work within beauty salons, wellness centres, and aesthetic clinics or progress onto VTCT Level 3 Beauty Therapy qualifications.
Training takes place within a professional clinical environment and is supported by experienced industry educators.
What you’ll learn
- Professional consultation techniques
- Health, safety and hygiene procedures
- Infection prevention and control
- Anatomy and physiology fundamentals
- Skin structure and skin analysis
- Facial skincare treatments
- Basic massage techniques
- Eyebrow shaping and eyelash treatments
- Waxing services
- Manicure treatments
- Pedicure treatments
- Client care and communication
- Contraindications and treatment restrictions
- Professional ethics and conduct
- Salon reception and customer service skills
- Retail and homecare recommendations
- Record keeping and treatment documentation
- Preparation for employment within the beauty industry
- Format
- Blended: online theory & tests + practical + VTCT exam
- Duration
- Online theory + 2 practical days + assessment
- Prerequisites
- None — open to newcomers aged 18+.
Course fee
£2,410
Spread the cost monthly, or check if you qualify for government or council funding. No payment is taken until your place is confirmed.
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