Beauty Therapy Level 2, Level 3

Maths and English
To help you secure your dream career, you will also continue developing your maths and English skills alongside your full-time course. If you haven’t achieved GCSE grade 4/C in English and maths at age 16, you will continue to study these through resits or taking Functional Skills at an appropriate level.

How maths will support your career

Ratio is very important when mixing hair dye etc.
Basic addition and subtraction are important in calculating the costs of equipment and products and managing the stock
Percentages are key in working out customer discounts
Area and perimeter are important when designing and arranging a salon space
How English will support your career

Accurate spelling and a wide and specialist vocabulary are key in the presentation of hair and beauty products and services
Good quality speaking and listening skills are needed when communicating with colleagues
Customer service requires good English skills in speaking and written communication
Accurate reading is a vital skill when following instructions in hair/beauty products and treatments
Secure English is important when preparing a CV or a business proposal, or when advertising/marketing your business

Career opportunities
The example roles and salaries below are intended as a guide only.

Beauty therapist
Nail technician
Receptionist
Salon manager
Area manager (retail)
Sales associate

Entry requirements
Level 2 Beauty Therapy

Ideally, you will require a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 3/D or above, or equivalent.
School applicants will be required to provide a good school report, which must include attendance.
You should be committed, enthusiastic and have a desire to succeed in the beauty industry.
Level 3 Beauty Therapy

To apply for Level 3, you will need a relevant Level 2 qualification, ideally in beauty therapy, media/theatrical make-up or specialist make-up, and ideally English and/or maths at grade 4 (grade C) or above.

WORK PLACEMENT – Our excellent links with the beauty therapy sector provide you with a wide range of opportunities to boost your CV with vital industry experience
PRACTICAL APPLICATION – 'Learn by doing' with hands-on training in our on-campus salons, enabling you to master your technical skills working with real-life customers
MOVE UP TO UNIVERSITY – Want to continue your learning journey after college? Progress your training to degree level on one of our university courses