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Vocational & T Level

Beauty Therapy VRQ Level 2

Subject Area
Hair, Beauty & Media Make-up
Start Date
September 2025
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 year
Level
-

Beauty Therapy VRQ Level 2 provides the opportunity to learn and become skilled in performing a variety of different beauty treatments, enabling you to progress on to higher-level courses or into employment. 

Entry requirements

You should have a minimum of 3 GCSE subjects at grade 3 and Maths or English at a grade 4 or above, or have a Level 1 qualification in Hairdressing or Beauty Therapy/Media Make-up.

What will I study?

The subjects covered include the theory and practice of:

  • Facial Treatments
  • Waxing for Hair Removal
  • Manicure Treatments
  • Pedicure Treatments
  • Make-up (including themed make-up design)
  • Lash and Brow Tinting
  • Eyebrow Shaping
  • Artificial Eyelashes
  • Health and Safety
  • Client Care and Communication Skills
  • Promotional Skills
  • Reception Duties

Additional courses you will study:

This varies year to year, but there are many additional courses you can complete (some incur additional costs). Examples include:

  • Spray Tanning
  • Gel Nails
  • Specialist Skin Care and Make-up
  • Henna Brows

Additional activities:

  • Participation in competition work
  • Opportunities to attend beauty seminars and presentations
  • Eve Taylor professional skin care qualifications and additional external training
  • Careers presentations
  • Work experience
  • English and/or Maths (if you haven't achieved a grade 4 or above)
  • Online learning


Additional costs
All students are expected to purchase a practical kit and uniform, details of which will be provided during your advice and guidance discussion and induction.

Method of delivery

This course is predominantly a practical-based course. This means that the majority of your training will be delivered in a salon/workshop environment. You’ll be expected to complete theoretical knowledge through homework activities and directed learning, although some theory work will also be embedded into practical sessions. You will be required to complete tests and assignments as part of your study. You may be required to partake in online learning activities throughout the course, which are often led by employers and industry specialists.

Students are required to wear a uniform and adhere to a strict dress code.

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed in one of the College Beauty Salons. Assessments will involve performing treatments on other members of the class as well as on external paying clients. You will also be required to complete written assignments and online tests.

Good course combinations

This is a full-time course. It is not possible to combine this course with other Vocational, T Level, Apprenticeship or A Level programmes.

Your next steps

Ideally students would progress on to the Beauty Therapy Diploma Level 3.

Students leaving College with a Level 2 qualification could seek employment in a beauty salon, make-up studio or nail bar. There are also opportunities to complete consultancy work, become a Demonstrator for a product manufacturer, or a Therapist on a cruise liner. Self-employment and working in retail are also possibilities.

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