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Beauty Therapy Level 2/3 (19+ Year Old Learners) – Part-Time

The Beauty Therapy Level 2/3 programme is designed to kick-start your career and provide the necessary skills and techniques for you to become a beauty therapist. With the option to specialise in year two, you are provided with a number of different opportunities and experiences, including working in our commercial campus salon.

Learning takes place through classroom activity, demonstrations and working in a realistic salon environment for practical assessment and case studies. When not working on real-life clients, you are taught through a number of practical sessions and assessments, alongside classroom sessions and guided assignments.

You will also have the opportunity to participate in many exciting enrichment opportunities to include the latest upcoming trends.

Course Info

Do I have to pay a fee?

How to Apply

What Will I Learn?

The Beauty Therapy Diploma Level 2 course is aimed at those looking to work in the beauty industry. This course provides learners with a range of essential technical and practical skills and knowledge, which will equip you to seek employment or further training within the beauty industry. These skills include carrying out treatments such as; manicure, pedicure, hair removal, facial treatments, lash and brow treatments and the application of make-up.

The advanced Level 3 Diploma course is for those wishing to follow a career in the beauty industry and build on their existing qualifications. The course focuses on the development of practical skills required for employment in the beauty therapy industry.

You will have the opportunity to participate in many exciting enrichment opportunities including beauty exhibitions in London and advanced massage workshops.

Course Content

Level 2 units may include:

Working in Beauty Related Industries
Follow Health and Safety in the Salon
Client Care and Communication in Beauty Related Industries
Promote Products and Services to Clients in a Salon
Salon Reception Duties
Provide Facial Skincare
Remove Hair using Waxing Techniques
Provide Manicure Treatments
Provide Pedicure Treatments
Apply Make-up
Provide Eyelash and Brow Treatments
Create an Image based on a Theme within Hair and Beauty

Level 3 with two available routes, units may include:

Working with Colleagues within the Beauty Related Industries
Monitor and Maintain Health and Safety Practice
Client Care and Communication in Beauty Related Industries
Promote and Sell Products and Services to Clients
Provide Body Massage
Provide Facial Electrotherapy Treatments
Provide Body Electrotherapy Treatments
Provide Indian Head Massage
Apply Hot Stone Therapy Massage
Apply Micro-Dermabrasion
Provide Self-Tanning

Entry Requirements

Level 2: 4 GCSEs (grades A*-E / 9-3), including English and maths and an interview.

Level 3: Entry on to Level 3 is subject to satisfactory completion of a Level 2 Beauty Therapy qualification*.

*If you have previously studied and completed a level 2 at another training provider, or are currently studying level 2 with another training provider, and would like to apply to enrol directly onto level 3 you can do so by the ‘Level 3 Apply Online‘ button in the next menu.

Kit Costs

Level 2 Beauty Therapy (19+ year-old Learners) – Kit Costs

Uniform: £40*

Practical Kit (including text book): £272*

Level 3 Beauty Therapy (19+ year-old Learners) – Kit Costs

Uniform: £40.00*

Practical Kit (including text book): £155.00*

*All prices indicated must be considered as estimated and prices may change without notice.

Course Progression

Successful completion of the Level 2 Diploma will allow you to progress into employment or onto the Level 3 Diploma.

Learners will have the choice of studying one of the two available Beauty Therapy Techniques routes at level 3:

Electrical Route

Massage Route

Career Opportunities

Employment in a salon, health spa, television, film studios, on board cruise liners and hotels throughout the world as beautician, nail technician or massage therapist. Students could progress to higher education courses, such as a HND Beauty Therapy.

Successful students from this course have gone on to set up their own business, work in a commercial salon and worked as mobile therapists.

Fees and Funding

This course is for learners aged 19 years and over.

If you are aged 19 and over, in certain circumstances you may be eligible for a fee waiver and therefore you will not have to pay for this course.

Eligibility for a fee waiver will depend your age at the start of the course, your previous qualifications, your employment status and whether you claim certain benefits.

If you do not meet the criteria for a fee waiver, you may be eligible for some assistance from the College’s Bursary Funds, depending on the household financial circumstances.

If you do not meet the criteria for a fee waiver, and are not eligible for assistance from the Bursary Fund, you will have to pay for this course.

Published course fees for this course are located further down this course information page.

Level 2 - Do I have to pay a fee?

The information in this section applies to this course, and may not apply to other courses with different funding criteria.

You will not pay tuition fees if you are:

aged 19-24 at the 31st August 2022 and have an active Education, Health and Care Plan

aged 19-23 and have not achieved a level 2 qualification in any other subject (or 5 GCSEs grades 9-4)

over 19 at the start of the course, unemployed and in receipt of benefits

over 19 at the start of the course, employed and have a gross annual salary under £18,525 per annum

If you are aged 19-23 and have previously achieved a Level 2 qualification, if you do not meet the low income or unemployment criteria you will not be eligible for a fee waiver

You will not meet the low income or unemployment criteria if you:

are aged over 19 at the start of the course, unemployed and are not in receipt of benefits

are aged over 19 at the start of the course, employed and have a gross annual salary over £18,525 per annum

Therefore you will pay tuition fees

In certain circumstances, the College’s discretionary bursary fund maybe able to assist with a contribution towards tuition fees. Eligibility to the fund depends on the household’s financial circumstances. Further information regarding the discretionary bursary fund can be found further down this page.

Level 3 - Do I have to pay a fee?

The information in this section applies solely to this course and the criteria for a fee waiver is not transferable to any other course offered by the College.

You will not pay tuition fees if you are:

aged 19-24 on the 31st August 2022 and have an active Education, Health and Care Plan

aged 19 – 23 and have not already achieved a full Level 3 qualification* then this course will be fully-funded by the government. (In some cases, if you need to first enrol on a lower level course, before progressing to a Level 3, this may also be fully funded by the government)

* This means that you have not previously attained a full Level 3 or equivalent (2 A Levels or 4 AS Levels, or QAA Access to Higher Education (HE) Diploma at Level 3, or a Level 3 Tech level or applied general qualification (e.g. BTEC)).

You will pay tuition fees if you are:

aged 19 and over at the start of this course and have previously achieved a full Level 3 qualification

Learners required to pay tuition fees can either self-fund (whereby you or your employer pays for the course) or apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to cover all, or part, of the tuition fees for this course.

The minimum loan you can get is £300, but the maximum will depend on how much the fees are and the type of course you take.

Advanced Learner Loans

Am I eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan?

To qualify for an advanced learner loan to cover the fees for this course you must be:

19 years old or over on the first day of your course (there’s no upper age limit)
A UK national or have ‘settled status’ (this means there are no restrictions on how long you can stay)
Living in the UK on the first day of your course, and have lived in the UK, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man for three years immediately before this

Most learners that fall into this bracket will be eligible, it doesn’t depend on your household income and there’s no credit check!

If your nationality or residency status is different to the above, then please contact the national Advanced Learner Loan helpline on 0300 100 0619 or check the Advanced Learner Loan website where you will be able to find further information on eligibility.

How do I apply for an Advanced Learner Loan?

Once you have applied and been offered a place on the course, the college will provide you with a ‘learning and funding information letter’. These are normally sent out in early July.

You need this to complete the loan application and you cannot apply for a loan until you have received this.

Once you have applied for a loan and it has been approved you will receive an official letter from Student Finance England.

Am I eligible for a bursary?

Applicants thinking of enrolling on this course can apply for funding to help with the costs associated with attending college. Bursary funds are targeted at students where there is an identified low household income.

The bursary fund cannot provide help with costs unrelated to your course, such as general living expenses, nor can it be used as an attendance incentive.

Applications to the fund are not normally considered if the household income exceeds £25,000 but may be considered in some instances if the household is experiencing severe financial hardship.

The 16-19 Bursary Fund is aimed at helping:

Students aged 19 who started a two-year programme before their 19th birthday

Students aged 19 or over on 31st August 2022 who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)

If you do not meet the above criteria then you are likely to be eligible for support through either the:

19+ Bursary Fund

Advanced Learner Loan Bursary Fund (for students paying tuition fees for Level 3 with an advanced learner loan)*

*Awards from the Advanced Learner Loans Bursary Fund can only be made to students who have received an Advanced Learner Loan. If you do not intend to apply for an advanced learner loan or if your application has been unsuccessful you will not be eligible for an award from this particular fund.

Funds are targeted at course related costs such as travel, childcare, books and equipment.

Regardless of income or employment status, students self-funding (including where an employer is covering course fees), are not eligible for financial assistance through any discretionary bursary funds.

When can I apply?

Bursary Fund applications for courses starting in the 2022/23 academic year will be open from June 1st 2022.

For courses starting in September 2022, applications should be made by 1st November 2022. If you find yourself in financial hardship after this date it is important that you still contact Student Services. Applications received after 1st November will be considered on a pro-rata basis subject to need and the availability of funds.

19+ Bursary Information

Payment Options

Can I pay in instalments?

Where total course fees exceed £200 you (or your employer, if they are paying your course fees) can choose to pay your fees in instalments through a monthly payment plan.

40% of the fee or £500 (whichever is lower) will be payable at enrolment.

The balance must be paid within 6 months or by the end date if the course is less than 6 months in duration.

Payment in full in advance

Payment should be made in full at the time of enrolment. Acceptable payment methods include Debit Card and Credit Card (excluding American Express). Please note that we are no longer able to accept cash or cheque payments.

***Applications are now closed.***

In August, Advice Sessions will be available for learners aged 19 and above who have not yet applied, and would like to start this course with us in September 2022. These will take place from GCSE Results Day on Thursday 25th August 2022, at both our Colchester and Braintree campuses.

Advice Day dates and time slots will be published closer to the time and online bookings will open at 08:30am on Thursday 25th August. You can register your interest in attending an advice session using the link below. We will then email you once dates have been confirmed and bookings are open with sessions available to book.

Beauty Therapy Level 2/3 (19+ Year Old Learners) Part-Time

Adult (19+) learners will not be required to study English and Maths. You will attend College for approximately 11 hours per week for a mixture of practical and theory sessions.

Level	Level 2 Level 3
Location	Colchester
Duration	Two years: Year 1: Level 2 Year 2: Level 3
Study Mode	Part-Time
Campus / Adult Skills Centre	Colchester Campus
Start Date	September 2022 - Applications open on 1st October 2021
Attendance	Variable hours per week
Fee(s)	19+ Year 1: £1,804 19+ Year 2: £3,345

Got a Question: Enquire Here Course Enquiry Line: 01206 712 777 Open Event Updates Fee Exemptions Apply Advanced Learner Loan Available

Disclaimer

All fees, prices and funding information shown on this page are for courses starting in the 2022-23 academic year unless stated otherwise, and are correct at the time of entering/printing information, however these may be subject to change due to factors outside of our control. The College cannot accept legal or financial liability as a result of any such changes.

Courses fees are generally not confirmed for September until June / July due to the above factors.

The course information describes programmes offered by Colchester Institute. The College takes all reasonable steps to provide courses as described, but cannot guarantee provision. The information is for guidance and does not form any part of a contract.

The College reserves the right to update and amend information as and when necessary. Colchester Institute will do its best to provide the courses shown, but may have to modify or withdraw a course depending on customer demand and other factors.