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An apprenticeship is your gateway into an exciting, fast-paced industry with global opportunities. You will gain hands-on experience, develop advanced knowledge skills and earn while you learn. Along the way, you’ll build confidence, track your progress, and showcase your talent – all while shaping a rewarding career that grows with you every step of the way.

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We offer a range of government-approved beauty and wellness apprenticeships designed to support your business goals. Each programme builds confident, capable therapists who are trained in your treatments, culture and client standards.

Develop essential skills in facial treatments, waxing, lashes, brows, manicures, pedicures and basic massage. This qualification prepares learners for entry-level roles across salons, spas and beauty environments.

Technical units:

  • Massage
  • Manicure & pedicure (gels)
  • Facial treatments
  • Eye treatments
  • Waxing
  • Makeup

Nontechnical units:

  • Health & safety
  • Professionalism
  • Team work
  • Client Care

 

Additional training:

  • Brand training

Build on Level 2 skills with advanced facial and body techniques, electrotherapy and personalised treatment planning. Ideal for learners progressing into specialist, senior or spa-based beauty roles.

Prerequisite requirement:

Beauty Therapist Apprenticeship Standard Level 2
(including provide body massage)

Technical units:

  • Develop & create client lifestyle profiles to plan holistic and wellbeing experiences
  • Treat clients with variable needs, life limiting and life changing conditions

 

  • Indian head massage
  • Thermal treatments
  • Stress management
  • Aromatherapy
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Advanced massage techniques

Nontechnical units:

  • Health & safety
  • Professionalism
  • Team work
  • Client Care

Additional training:

  • Brand training

Focus on holistic wellbeing through massage, aromatherapy, stress-management techniques, thermal and cryotherapy, and treatments for clients with life-limiting or changing conditions, including oncology-informed practice.

A progression route for qualified therapists wanting to develop advanced skin rejuvenation knowledge. Covers evidence-based procedures aligned to emerging UK standards and the safe practice expectations of the aesthetics sector.

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'I would honestly say that it is such a great opportunity! I love the fact that with an apprenticeship you get real life, on the job experiences, which increase your knowledge and confidence, and shows what the career will be like, which personally I feel some courses unfortunately don’t.

This apprenticeship will shape my future by providing me with my qualifications for level 2 and level 3. In the more distant future, it will give me great skills and knowledge for whichever route I decide to take with my beauty therapy.'
'My apprenticeship has given me a lot more confidence and I can now recommend products and treatments that I think suit my client, with the confidence knowing that it’s right for them.

I would definitely recommend it as you get to earn whilst you learn but also once the subject is passed you can perform that treatment on the shop floor.'
My apprenticeship gives me a great opportunity to learn and work at the same time. I learn a lot from my colleagues and I am able to use my knowledge at the workplace and master my skills.

An apprenticeship is a really good way to get qualifications and gain hands-on experience in a work environment. 'It really helped me develop my skills further and learn new ones, especially working with different clients - it helped improve my client care.'
'I would honestly say that it is such a great opportunity! I love the fact that with an apprenticeship you get real life, on the job experiences, which increase your knowledge and confidence, and shows what the career will be like, which personally I feel some courses unfortunately don’t.

This apprenticeship will shape my future by providing me with my qualifications for level 2 and level 3. In the more distant future, it will give me great skills and knowledge for whichever route I decide to take with my beauty therapy.'
'I’d definitely recommend anyone to start an apprenticeship if they were thinking about it. It’s great for getting you used to working in an environment with real clients, and really builds your client confidence, as well as the skills you’re training in. '

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An apprenticeship lets you learn on the job while working towards a recognised qualification. You’ll combine hands-on salon experience with structured training sessions from expert tutors.

You’ll earn a real wage while gaining skills that set you up for a long-term career. It’s practical, rewarding and a great way to build independence.

We’ll help you find the apprenticeship that fits your interests, goals and experience – from beauty therapy and nails to advanced aesthetics and holistic treatments.

You’re never on your own. Our team is here to guide you every step of the way, offering pastoral support, mentoring and career advice.

Your questions answered

Starting your apprenticeship journey can feel exciting – and a little new.

Here, we’ve answered the most common questions learners ask, helping you understand what to expect and how we’ll support you throughout your training.

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