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Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Specialist Techniques
The place to start. You learn the treatments clients book every week: facials, waxing, lash and brow, make-up, manicure and pedicure.
- Starts Wednesday 2 December
- Wednesdays and Fridays, for about three and a half months
- £2,000 for the December intake
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The qualification
VTCT Skills Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Specialist Techniques. A regulated qualification on the Ofqual register, awarded by VTCT Skills and taught at our VTCT approved centre.
- Awarding body
- VTCT Skills
- Qualification number
- 500/9039/2
- Hours
- 456 guided learning hours. 540 hours in total, including your own study and assessment.
- Who it's for
- None. VTCT sets no formal entry requirement for this diploma. You need to be 16 or over.
- How you're assessed
- You're assessed on the practical treatments you carry out and on your knowledge of each unit. We explain exactly how before you enrol.
What you'll learn
The 9 units every learner takes, plus optional units worth at least 14 credits, chosen from VTCT's list. We confirm which units your group takes before you enrol.
Facial skincare
Provide facial skincare
Waxing
Remove hair using waxing techniques
Eyelash and brow treatments
Provide eyelash and brow treatments
Make-up
Apply make-up
Manicure
Provide manicure treatments
Pedicure
Provide pedicure treatments
Client care and communication
Client care and communication in beauty-related industries
Health and safety in the salon
Follow health and safety practice in the salon
Salon reception
Salon reception duties
Dates and fees
Next intake
Wednesday
2 December 2026
Wednesdays and Fridays, for about three and a half months. We expect the group to finish in mid-March 2027 and confirm the date when you enrol.
£2,000
per diploma for the December intakeStandard price £2,200. Includes VAT and your VTCT fees.
£500 deposit to hold your place, then 3 × £500.
- £500DepositHolds your place
- £500First instalmentDuring the course
- £500Second instalmentDuring the course
- £500Final instalmentYour certificate follows once you've passed every unit
- Enrolling
- In person at the academy: you sign the enrolment forms and pay a £500 deposit. The rest is three instalments of £500 during the course.
- Included
- Your training, and your VTCT registration and certificate fees. Prices include VAT.
After the course
Roles this can lead to include beauty therapist or beauty specialist in a salon or spa, or working for yourself.
Ready for more? The Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Treatments builds on everything you learn here.
Questions
Do I need any experience?
Not for Level 2. VTCT sets no entry requirements and the minimum age is 16. Level 3 is for people who already hold a Level 2 beauty qualification.
Is this a recognised qualification?
Yes. Both diplomas are awarded by VTCT Skills and are regulated qualifications on the Ofqual register: Level 2 is 500/9039/2 and Level 3 is 500/8964/X. Glam & Go is a VTCT Skills approved centre, number 4558/001.
How much does it cost?
£2,000 per diploma for the December 2026 intake. Our standard price is £2,200. Prices include VAT.
Can I pay in instalments?
Yes. For the December intake, a £500 deposit holds your place, then you pay three instalments of £500 during the course.
When are the classes?
Wednesdays and Fridays, starting Wednesday 2 December 2026. The course runs for about three and a half months, so we expect it to finish in mid-March 2027. We confirm the exact finish date when you enrol.
Can I enrol without coming in?
Yes. We send you the enrolment forms, and your place is confirmed once you've signed and returned them and paid your deposit. If you enrol this way, consumer law gives you 14 days to cancel.
Interested in Level 2?
The next group starts on Wednesday 2 December 2026. Come and see the training room and ask us anything. There's no charge to visit.
Unit 21, Treaty Centre, High Street, Hounslow TW3 1DH. A short walk from Hounslow Central on the Piccadilly line.