Do you want to train for a job as a beauty therapist, beauty massage therapist or beauty business owner? This full-time beauty therapy course at City College Plymouth will provide training in facials, manicures, pedicures, waxing, make-up, lash perming and tanning. This Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy will combine lots of practical, hands-on beauty training with learning about health and safety and how to promote products and services. When you successfully complete the course, you can progress to the advanced level 3 beauty therapy course, which is equivalent to three A Levels.
Beauty Therapy
- Level: 2
- Qualification: Diploma
- Duration: One year
- Course type: Full-time
- Time of day: Daytime

What's it all about?
Course information
You will need to have GCSE grades 3/4 or above in English and maths, and a good level of communication and interpersonal skills.
On successful completion of this course, you may wish to progress to the Level 3 Diploma in Body and Spa Therapy or Massage Therapy.
Future careers
What you could earn:
Hairdressing and Beauty Salon Managers and Proprietors
Potential salary
Entry level salary
Average salary
Annual openings in Plymouth
What you could earn:
Beauticians and Related Occupations
Potential salary
Entry level salary
Average salary
Annual openings in Plymouth
What you could earn:
Hairdressers and Barbers
Potential salary
Entry level salary
Average salary
Annual openings in Plymouth
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