This course is suitable for students aged 19 and over.

Based in our commercial salon, you will have an exciting opportunity to provide a range of treatments such as eyelash and brow treatments, facial skincare, waxing, manicures and pedicures to paying clients.

First-class client care and customer service play a key role in ensuring a professional and enjoyable salon experience.

When will I start the course and how long will it take?

This course will start in September and will take one year to complete. You will attend college three days a week.

This course will take place at our Main Campus, Huyton, Liverpool, L36 3SD.

What will I study?

During this course, you will cover the following units:

  • Provide facial skincare
  • Remove hair using waxing techniques
  • Provide eyelash and brow treatments
  • Apply makeup
  • Client care and communication in the beauty-related industries
  • Provide manicure treatments
  • Provide pedicure treatments
  • Follow health and safety practice in the salon
  • Salon reception duties
  • Provide nail art
  • Create an Image
  • Reception duties

Do I need any previous qualifications to start this course?

There are no formal qualifications required for this programme, however, a keen interest in this industry would be beneficial.

What are the course fees?

The total cost of this course is £1,287. You may be eligible for funding depending on your personal circumstances and subject to a fee assessment during the enrolment process. For further details, please visit our financial support pages.

What can I go on to do once I have completed this course?

Once you have completed this course, you will be able to progress on to the Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Treatments.

Alternatively, you may wish to develop your skills in a local salon or spa, travel the world working on cruise ships, embrace the rewards of retail sales or even become self-employed and grow your own business.

Additional Information

As part of this programme, you are required to wear a uniform. There is also a kit required to complete your assessments which can be purchased from a recommended supplier. You may be eligible for financial support to cover these costs. More information is available upon application.

Are you ready to apply?

Simply fill in our online form here.

However, if you still have questions in relation to this course and wish to receive further information, please submit your enquiry here.


Please note, we have taken our utmost care to describe and show course information as accurately as possible. Knowsley Community College reserves the right to amend, remove and add courses in the future. This information cannot be considered contractual and advertised course fees are subject to change.

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