Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy, Makeup and Nails

Further Details
Course Code
LP00278
Location
Deeside
Duration
Full Time, This is a 1 year full-time course.
Department
Beauty, Spa & Complementary Therapies
Start Date
01 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.
Useful downloads
Useful Downloads
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.

Bersham Road Wheels Event 2026
21/06/2026

10:00

Knife Crime Awareness For Parents
28/02/2026

10:00

Accessible Open Event – Deeside & Deeside Sixth
12/03/2026

17:00

Neurodiverse people who want to study at Cambria are invited to our Accessible Open Events. It’s the perfect opportunity to explore everything Cambria has to offer in a sensory-supportive setting.
Accessible Open Event – Llysfasi
26/03/2026

17:00

Neurodiverse people who want to study at Cambria are invited to our Accessible Open Events. It’s the perfect opportunity to explore everything Cambria has to offer in a sensory-supportive setting.

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