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Do you want to take the first step in your beauty career? If you love practical, creative tasks and want to work in a salon, this is your starting point.
This VTCT Level 2 Diploma builds your experience and confidence to progress to Level
3 Beauty Therapy, an apprenticeship, or salon work.
Why should you take this course?
You need 4 GCSES at grade 3 or above, including Maths or English at grade 4.
After you apply, you will attend a presentation and interview process.
Tutors will run through a presentation on the course, the content, and the expectations at Bath College.
After this, you will attend a short interview. Don't worry, this is to test if the course is right for you.
And you dont need to complete any practical assessments.
All that we look for is:
If you secure a spot, you will attend an introductory session at the end of June.
Here, you will meet other learners, understand the kit and uniform requirements, and receive a summer project to complete.
If this path isn't the right fit, our tutors recommend the Level 1 Hair or Level 1 Beauty course.
Each module gives you the knowledge and experience in a realistic salon setting and covers everything a beginner needs to progress.
Every year, hundreds of beauty learners build salon-ready skills.
You will learn in The Academy, Bath College's realistic salon, open to the public.
This means you get to work with the public, staff, and volunteer learners, giving you work experience before you even qualify.
The Academy facilities include:
In a real salon setting, you get a taste of professional salon work without leaving the college.
Practical workshops and demonstrations, followed by supervised practice, help you build the skills salon employers want with support from our expert tutors.
You will be assessed by tutors and, sometimes, employers.
Half of your assessments will be based on your portfolio. The other half will be online theory exams.
This mixture of theory and practical assessments means you can prove your experience through skills and knowledge relevant to salon work.
All tutors have previous professional salon experience.
This means all lessons and training work towards in-demand skills for the beauty industry.
This course is your entry point into a career in the beauty sector. After this course, you can progress towards:
You could also take the apprenticeship route in beauty or spa therapies for a fast track to paid work while you learn.
You will need to purchase some materials and kit and a uniform at the start of your course. There may be some additional costs to cover course trips, these will be discussed when you start your year of study.
The core content of this course focuses on the knowledge and understanding of the beauty sector, supporting you to gain the transferable and core skills you will require within the beauty industry. You will cover a range of topics including manicure & pedicure, facial, make-up, eye treatments and waxing. The programme develops skills and reflects working in beauty salons and spas, you will complete minimum of 60 hours work experience within the industry.
If you are aged 16-19, this course is free.
However, you will need to buy a kit, uniform, and cover fees for educational trips.
But don't worry.
If you need help with these costs, travel, or free college meals, email studentfunding@bathcollege.ac.uk for more details.
Plus, the college offers learning support to help everyone succeed without barriers.
Bath College offers:
And if you feel down or worried at college, you can chat with our Welfare team. Email safe@bathcollege.ac.uk to book a confidential, private meeting.