Level 2 Beauty (T Level Foundation Year) (23/24)

The level 2 transition Beauty programme is an opportunity to work within industry whilst gaining valuable knowledge and skills from our industry qualified lecturers. This Level 2 transition programme is an exciting, fast paced and newly developed qualification that will not only prepare you for your chosen career but ensure that you have a solid progression route to the T-Level route (equivalent to three A levels) for 2024/25 academic year. Do you want the latest insight into salon treatments? Are you keen to develop skills in make-up, nail care and massage? In a competitive industry this programme will provide you with a number of progression routes.

Age: 16-19
Progression from L1 Beauty Therapy
4 x GCSE's at grade 3 or above (Maths, English and Science) and must include Maths or English at grade 4

You will need to purchase some materials and kit and a uniform at the start of your course. There may be some additional costs to cover course trips, these will be discussed when you start your year of study.

The transition L2 programme is part of the governments reform in qualifications, giving learners the gold stamp in preparing them for industry and progression onto the T-Level Beauty therapy occupational specialism (equivalent to three A Levels). The programme is skills focused and reflects working in beauty salons and spas, you will complete work experience within the industry and will learn manicure & pedicure, facial, make-up, eye treatments and waxing.

These courses will be taught through a combination of classroom theory sessions and practical sessions in our dedicated public facing Academy salon. Your work will be internally and externally assessed, and you will have to complete a range of practical assessments and a multiple choice theory exam in each unit to achieve a level 2 certificate in beauty services.

The natural progression would be progress onto the new T-Level in Beauty Therapy (to start in 2024/25), but other opportunities include the Level 3 Extended Diploma Spa and Beauty Therapy or even the Level 2 Transition Hair with Barbering digital badge. Other progression routes include apprenticeships or directly into employment within beauty salons, spas or even cruise liners. As part of the transition programme you will also complete a route based project, incorporating English, Maths and Digital skills.