VTCT Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Beauty and Nails (Accelerated)

Further Details
Course Code
LP00129
Location
Yale
Duration
Full Time, This is a 1 year full-time course.
Department
Beauty, Spa & Complementary Therapies
Start Date
03 Sep 2026
End Date
18 Jun 2027

Course Overview

Unlock your potential with our Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy! This exciting one-year, full-time course is your first step towards a rewarding career in the vibrant beauty industry.

What You'll Learn

You'll gain essential skills, knowledge, and understanding in key areas like anatomy and physiology, health and safety, and client consultation techniques. Get hands-on experience working with professional brands such as Dermalogica and leading nail brands. You'll master a range of services including:

- Manicures and pedicures
- Waxing
- Eyelash and eyebrow treatments
- Facials
- Make-up applications.

You'll be performing these beauty therapy services on commercially paying clients, giving you invaluable real-world experience. Beyond the technical skills, you'll also develop highly valued communication and customer service skills, an awareness of environmental sustainability, and problem-solving abilities.

Stand out from the crowd! You'll even have opportunities to compete locally and nationally in prestigious beauty competitions.

4 GCSEs at grade D/3 or above including English/Welsh (1st Language) and Maths or successful completion of a relevant Level 1 programme which must include achievement of numeracy and literacy.

At Coleg Cambria we would encourage you to do the very best that you can in your exams. The better your grades the more options you will have, and may result in you gaining entry onto a higher level course.
Your progress will be continuously assessed through coursework, and you’ll build an ongoing portfolio of your achievements.
Exciting opportunities await following your level 2 qualification. With the excellent skills you have acquired you can go straight into industry working in a busy high street salon, a luxury spa or beauty retail concessions.

Looking to go further? You’ll have plenty of progression opportunities, including:

– Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Treatments
– Level 2 Diploma in Hair and makeup Artistry
– Level 3 Diploma in Theatrical, Special Effects and Hair and Media Make-up.
Some courses may require kit/uniform to be purchased. Please see attached kit list for further information.
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Kit List

Ready to begin your journey?

Our Open Days

Our Open Days are your chance to explore the College and find out about the range of courses we offer.

March Open Event – Bersham Road
11/03/2026

17:30

Our Open Events are the perfect opportunity for you to have a look around & get all the info you need to help you make a decision on your next step.
March Open Event – Yale & Yale Sixth
11/03/2026

17:30

Our Open Events are the perfect opportunity for you to have a look around & get all the info you need to help you make a decision on your next step.
March Open Event – Deeside & Deeside Sixth
04/03/2026

17:30

Our Open Events are the perfect opportunity for you to have a look around & get all the info you need to help you make a decision on your next step.
March Open Event – Northop
14/03/2026

10:00

Our Open Events are the perfect opportunity for you to have a look around & get all the info you need to help you make a decision on your next step.

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