Level 2 Facial Massage and Skincare
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Course description
Begin your training in facial massage and skincare with a practical introduction to beauty therapy. This course develops the foundations for working with clients and understanding their skincare needs.
Learn facial massage, steaming, exfoliation and moisturising, alongside selecting, mixing and applying tailor-made face masques.
The part-time programme combines hands-on techniques with underpinning skincare knowledge. Explore the course content and upcoming dates below to plan your next step.
Course schedule & attendance requirements
One set day per week, for 6 weeks
🕔 10 am to 5 pm
| Start Dates | Duration | Places |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, 7 Nov 2026 | Every Saturday, for 6 weeks |
2 |
| Sat, 9 Jan 2027 | Every Saturday, for 6 weeks |
12 |
The course is designed for beginners interested in pursuing a career in facial and skincare.
On the course, students will cover the following units as set out by VTCT to achieve their accredited qualification:
- Theory of the skin
- Skin Analysis
- Cleansing, balancing, toning & moisturising
- Steaming, Extraction and Full Facial Massage
- Selecting, mixing, and applying tailor-made face masques
- Full facial massage routine
- The theory in this module involves the anatomy & physiology of the upper torso, including the muscles, bones, blood, and nerve supply
- Client counselling/consultation techniques
Throughout the course, you will be assessed on your practical facial skills by completing professional treatments on fellow students. You must submit a portfolio of treatments for assessment.
After successfully completing the course, you will receive the VTCT Level 2 Facial Massage and Skin Care Certificate. This qualification is widely recognised by employers and training providers globally, so you can pursue a career as a junior facialist or advance to level 3 beauty/facial courses.
- Students must be at least 18 years old to enrol in the course – there are no exceptions.
- As this is a beginner-friendly course, no previous experience is required.
- An excellent level of English (speaking, reading and writing) is required to attend this course.
- International students will be required to gain a ‘Standard Visitor Visa’ and pay the relevant international student fees for the course.
- If you have any medical conditions, please email admission@beauty-school.co.uk or call us on 02077769766 BEFORE booking on to the course. This will allow us to discuss the practicalities of you completing the course. Failure to do so may result in you not being able to join the course.
Pricing
Fee
£995(VAT incl.)
Option 1 - Pay upfront
Receive a £50 discount
£945
This only applies to a single payment made no later than 10 days prior to the course date.
Option 2 - Deposit
30% required to secure your place
£298.50
Remaining balance due 7 days prior to the course start date
Only a 30% Deposit is required to secure your place on this course if the course start date is more than 1 calendar month away. Any courses with a start date less than one calendar month away will be required to pay full balance. To discuss payment plan options, please call the administration team on 020 7776 9766.
Our course is run as a part-time option over 6 weeks. Allowing students to accommodate ongoing personal and professional commitments.
On the course, students will complete theory and practical training, which includes live demonstrations from tutors and hands-on practice on models to gain experience.
You can work as a Junior Facial Therapist in the commercial facial and beauty sector in salons, spas, or retail beauty/skincare brands.
If you would like to use this course to progress your studies, you can enrol on the Level 3 Facial Electrotherapy Award or Level 2 and 3 Combined Beauty Therapy Diploma upon completion.
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