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Facial Massage and Skincare Level 2

Start Date: 20th January 2026

Facial Massage and Skincare (VTCT Skills Level 2 Award)

Length 6 Weeks
Study Part Time
Location West Lancashire College
Price £294

Qualification Gained

Facial Massage and Skincare Level 2 VTCT Skills Award

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The VTCT Skills Level 2 Award in Facial Massage and Skin Care is a qualification that has been specifically designed to develop your practical skills in how to provide facial skin care.

Underpinning this qualification you will develop a sound knowledge of health and safety practices in a salon environment and how to promote client care and communications in beauty related industries. You will also develop an underpinning knowledge and understanding of the practical skills learned throughout this qualification.

The purpose of this qualification is to develop your skills in beauty therapy to a high level of occupational ability, to enable you to perform your own salon services.

Entry requirements

A good level of English and Maths
The ability to work independently

What will I achieve?

If you successfully complete this course, you will receive a Facial Massage and Skincare Level 2 VTCT Skills Award.

What will I learn?

Facial skincare
Health and safety
Client care
Anatomy and physiology

How am I assessed?

Practical observations
External exams
Written assignments

Where can I progress?

Upon successful completion of the course, students may wish to progress onto our Beauty Therapy Level 2 courses or employment.

Course costs

The cost for this course is £294.

If you are 19 or over, please call Learner Services to confirm the fee for this course. Course costs may be subject to change.

If you need information on any financial support that may be available to you with fees or study costs on this course, please contact Student Services who can offer advice and assistance on accessing any financial support that may be available.

Phone: 01695 52300

Email: enquiries@westlancs.ac.uk

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Claire Procter

Beauty Therapy Lecturer

I have been in the Spa and Beauty industry for more than 20 years. I completed my training at Skelmersdale College and enjoyed every minute of it. My career started working on board a cruise ship as a Spa and Massage Therapist. This enabled me to travel around the world visiting many countries doing the job I love. After this I lived and worked abroad finally returning to the UK being self-employed. I have worked at West Lancashire College for 19 years and teach level 1 – 4 in beauty therapy. This is a growing and ever-changing industry where there is always new treatments and techniques to learn. Being a teacher is very rewarding especially when seeing the learners achieve their qualifications and move on to employment within our industry

Samantha Pillai

Beauty Therapy Lecturer

I have worked in the Beauty industry since 2001 in which I have gained a lot of experience and knowledge to pass onto our students. I joined Steiner Transocean and became a senior spa therapist on board their luxury cruise liners, before turning to teaching for the last 13 years. I have a strong passion for the beauty industry and a keen eye for detail in everything that I do

Lilly-Mae

Beauty Therapy Alumni Student

I studied Beauty Therapy at West Lancashire College and received great care from my teachers Claire and Sam. I am now working as a Beauty Therapist at Ragdale Hall Health Spa.

Sophie

Beauty Therapy Alumni Student

I chose to study Beauty Therapy because I really enjoy the topics that the course offers. The practical elements of the course are what I really enjoy the most, as I can see where to improve my skills. The support that I receive from my tutor’s is great. In the future, I would like to work in a salon.

20 September 2023

West Lancashire College welcomes local community to Open Event

West Lancashire College are delighted to be opening their doors to the local community once again and invite you to attend their first Open Event of the academic year on Monday 16th October 4.30pm-7pm.

18 November 2022

West Lancashire College relaunch their salon

West Lancashire College Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy students are sending an invite to the local community for the relaunch of their salon.

22 April 2021

West Lancashire College students secure employment

A huge congratulations to our amazing Level 3 Hairdressing students Lyndsey and Rebecca who have secured employment after college.

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Facial Massage and Skincare Level 2

Start Date: 20th January 2026

Qualification Gained

More about the course

Entry requirements

What will I achieve?

What will I learn?

How am I assessed?

Where can I progress?

Course costs

Contact our team

Meet our Beauty students and tutors

Claire Procter

Samantha Pillai

Lilly-Mae

Sophie

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Hair and Beauty at West Lancashire College

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West Lancashire College welcomes local community to Open Event

West Lancashire College relaunch their salon

West Lancashire College students secure employment

February Open Event

April Open Event

Facial Massage and Skincare Level 2

Start Date: 20th January 2026

Qualification Gained

More about the course

Entry requirements

What will I achieve?

What will I learn?

How am I assessed?

Where can I progress?

Course costs

Contact our team

Meet our Beauty students and tutors

Claire Procter

Samantha Pillai

Lilly-Mae

Sophie

What can I do with a qualification in Hair and Beauty?

Hair and Beauty at West Lancashire College

News

West Lancashire College welcomes local community to Open Event

West Lancashire College relaunch their salon

West Lancashire College students secure employment

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February Open Event

April Open Event