Level 2 - Diploma in Hair & Beauty Skills VRQ (Beauty Route) - Study Programme

Rotherham College

Eastwood Lane, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 1EG

National Diploma (BTEC)

Level 2

Available start dates

Thursday, 01 October 2026

Rotherham College

1 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

A substantial qualification aimed at learners seeking a career as an employed or self-employed Beauty Specialist. You will develop knowledge and understanding of a range of topics, including anatomy and physiology, salon reception, and health and safety.

Course Details

You will be able to select, use, and apply a range of beauty therapy techniques, products, tools and equipment to provide:

Waxing services

Hand and nail treatments

Foot treatments

Facial skin care treatments

Eyelash and eyebrow treatments

Make-up application

Basic massage treatments (back, neck and shoulder)

How will it be delivered and assessed?

To be awarded this qualification, apprenticesmust successfully achieve the following assessments:

External theory examinations
Practical observations
Portfolio of evidence
End point assessments

Your next steps...

Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy treatments
Level 4 Diploma in Skin Needling

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