BEAUTY THERAPY Level 2 Diploma Traineeship

Level 2
Traineeship
Armagh Campus
Newry Campus
Lurgan Campus
City & Guilds

Overview

The Beauty Therapy Level 2 Traineeship is the perfect introduction for anyone passionate about the beauty industry and eager to begin a career in a fast-paced, creative, and customer-focused environment. This programme combines hands-on salon experience with classroom-based learning, helping learners develop the essential practical skills, professionalism, and confidence needed to work successfully in beauty therapy.

Designed as a stepping stone into employment or further training, the traineeship provides a supportive environment for learners to gain both industry knowledge and valuable work experience — preparing them for a rewarding future in beauty and wellness.

This qualification is aimed at those wanting to start a career as a beauty therapist. The qualification is intended to provide a broad understanding of the beauty industry and the vocational skills and knowledge required. It provides an awareness of the range of jobs and work settings in the sector and will enable candidates to make an informed assessment of their aptitude for work in the sector and to make informed decisions about careers in the sector.

The College will review the qualifications and/or experience held by applicants and will consider whether this profile shows an ability to progress towards a level 2 traineeship framework.
Applicants must be at least 16 years of age on or before 1st July in the year of proposed entry to the course.
All applicants must be able to demonstrate at interview that they have a satisfactory level of fluency in English – both written and spoken. The College reserves the right to refer any applicant to appropriate English Language or literacy classes until their level of fluency in written and spoken English is sufficient to allow participation in other areas of study.
Applicants must have achieved a minimum of a Level 1 qualification defined as 4 GCSEs at grades D-G including Maths and English grades D-F or equivalent. Enhanced entry grades for maths and English apply in certain subject areas. These will be discussed with applicants following receipt of their application.
Applicants presenting with a Junior Certificate at higher level must have achieved 4 grades A-C to facilitate entry to level 2 courses. Applicants presenting with a Junior Cycle must have achieved 4 merits or above to facilitate entry to level 2 courses.
On enrolment the applicant will undertake an initial assessment which will confirm whether they should enter the full Traineeship or the Introductory Phase.
During the Pre-Entry Advice Sessions which may take place either on campus, via telephone or video call (Microsoft teams) , applicants will be expected to demonstrate that they are committed and motivated to the programme.
The College may also use other evidence provided as part of the application process.

Please note that entrance requirements may be increased in some vocational areas.

Modules include:

Working in beauty related industries
Follow health and safety practice in the salon
Client care and communication in beauty related industries
Promote products and service to clients in a salon
Salon reception duties
Provide facial skincare
Remove hair using waxing techniques
Provide manicure treatments
Provide pedicure treatments
Provide eyelash and brow treatments
Apply make-up
Provide nail art
Head massage
Employability unit

The emphasis within this course is on ‘learning by doing’ and candidates are required to complete a number of tasks and/or tests to show their attainment of practical skills and underpinning knowledge. The summative assessments for the qualification require the candidates to undertake practical tasks and knowledge and understanding task(s) or online assessments.

Successful students may progress onto a level 3 qualification such as the Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Techniques offered at the College.

The qualification can lead to a job as a beauty therapist, working in one of the following establishments:

Beauty salon
Spa
Health club
Hotel spa
Cosmetic counter within a department store for a product house selling and advising on skin care, make up and body products