Please select how you would like to attend your Beauty course:
Title: Beauty
Pathway: Hair & Beauty
Available Study Options:
Apprenticeship, Full Time, Part Time
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All new learners interested in Beauty can start on a level 1 if they still need to attain their Math & English
Study theoretical aspects of the subject and apply them during practical assessments tasks.
All new learners interested in Beauty will start on either the Level 2 VRQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy with English and maths, L2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy VRQ no English or math's or L2 Diploma in hair and Beauty and will study theoretical aspects of the subject to apply to practical tasks. Learners will be on the correct study programme dependent on GCSE grades achieved.
Level 2 VRQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy with English and Maths
Entry requirement: three grade 3 GCSEs or above
Core topics include:
Level 2 VRQ in Beauty Therapy NO English and maths- Entry Requirements 3 grade 4 GCSE'S including Math's and English
Core topics include:
Level 2 VRQ Diploma in Beauty and hair combined
Entry requirement: three grade 3 GCSEs or above
Core topics include:
The Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Techniques (Full time) covers a wide range of practical skills and knowledge required for working in this industry.
Entry requirements: 4 GCSEs grade C/4 or above to include English or Maths. You will also have had to complete either an NVQ or VRQ Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy to gain the required skills and knowledge to begin the Level 3 diploma.
Core topics include:
Working with colleagues within the beauty industry
Monitor and maintain health & safety
Client care and communication
Promote and sell products and services
Provide body massage
Provide Indian head massage
Provide hot stone therapy massage
Provide facial electrotherapy treatments
Provide Body electrotherapy treatments
The Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Body Spa Therapy (Part time) covers a wide range of practical skills and knowledge required for working in this industry.
Entry requirements: Interest in a holistic pathway and level 2 literacy
Core topics include:
Working with colleagues within the beauty industry
Monitor and maintain health & safety
Client care and communication
Promote and sell products and services
Provide body massage
provide massage using pre-blended aromatherapy oils
Monitor and maintain spa area
Provide spa treatments
Provide Indian head massage
Provide hot stone therapy massage
For learners who fall short of the Level 2 entry requirements, we offer an introduction to Beauty Therapy through a skills and employability pathway or if you are undecided on hair or beauty there is a Combined hair and Beauty L2 . Skills and employability qualification is a support role within a commercial beauty type environment, and includes a variety of basic beauty skills such as giving facials, manicure & set ups. This qualification will prepare learners for progression to Level 2 Beauty, Make-up and Nails. The combined course will give a variety of hair, beauty, nails and makeup treatments to enable you to progress and specialise in 1 of these areas in year 2.
Work Experience is an essential part of all full-time study programmes. Learners complete a minimum 35 hours in an industry-linked environment per academic year/qualification.
Milestone assessment points will track learner progress in preparation for the end exams including written tests and assignments, spoken questioning, practical skills demonstrations and a mock assessment.
For Level 3 qualifications, ALL grade levels carry UCAS points to support progression to higher education.
For VRQ Diploma courses at Levels 2 and 3, assessment takes place within College
Continuous on-course assessment involves:
All L2 and L3 practical will be graded as pass merit and distinction.
All L2 and L3 theory exams will be graded as Pass, Pass+ and Pass ++
Level 2 VRQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy is aimed at learners that are looking to start a career in the Beauty Therapy industry. Learners can progress into employment, onto an Apprenticeship, or further their studies by taking a Level 3 qualification in Beauty or Nail Technologies, or Level 2 Theatrical Make Up.
Level 2 VRQ Diploma in Beauty and hair combined is aimed at learners that are looking to start a career in the Beauty or hair and are undecided or want a bit of both. Learners can progress onto an Apprenticeship, or further their studies by taking a Level 2 technical beauty qualification in Beauty, nail, makeup or hair.
Level 3 Diploma in Body & Spa aims to provide learners with a range of specialist technical practical skills and knowledge, which will equip you to seek employment or higher education (HE) pathways within the Beauty & Spa Therapy industry.
Employment is found in: Nail Bars/Salons, Beauty Salons, Media, Cruise Ships/Hotels, Spas, Self employment, Product Retail or Manufacturing Companies.
Entry Level Courses:
Skills for Life & Work/Preparing for Adulthood
No formal qualifications are required for this course.
These courses are specifically designed for learners with a Special Educational Need (SEND).
Pre Level 1
No formal qualifications are required for this course.
Full Time ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
No formal qualifications are required for this course.
Full Time GCSE Re-sit Study Course Science
GCSE Grade 3 (C) in Maths or English. Below GCSE Grade 3 (C) in BIO,CHM,PHY subjects or not sat GCSE Sciences in the past.
Full Time GCSE Re-Sit Maths and English
GCSE Grade 2 or 3 in Maths and English.
Full Time Level 1 Course
2 GCSE's at grade 2 unless you want to study the courses listed below:
Electrical & Plumbing: Min GCSE grade 3 in maths or Functional Skills 1 in maths
Motor Vehicle: Min GCSE grade 2 in maths
Full Time Level 2 Course
4 GCSE grade 3 including English or maths or a level 1 in Functional Skills English or Maths unless you want to study the courses below:
Motor Vehicle : GCSE grade 3 in maths or Functional Skills Level 1 in maths & Level 1 in Motor Vehicle.
Min GCSE grade 4 or Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English Required for:
Accounting, Plumbing & Electrical
Full time Level 3 Course
4 GCSEs at Grade 4-9 including English AND Maths (Functional Skills Level 2 English AND Maths will be accepted).
NOTE: If you want to study Applied Science you must have 4 and above in GCSE Biology, Chemistry & Physics.
Vocational Level 2 in the subject area you wish to study plus Grade 4-9 GCSE English or Maths (Functional Skills Level 2 English or Maths will be accepted).
*A Vocational Level 2 is required for the following courses:
Accounting
All Construction Subjects
Hair & Beauty Subjects
Applied Science
T Level Foundation (Level 2)
4 GCSE Grade 3 including English and Math's (or Functional Skills Level 1 in English and Math's)
T Levels
5 GCSEs at Grade 4-9 including English and Maths (Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths will be accepted).
*Health & Healthcare Science T Level requires GCSE Grade 4 in BIO, CHEM, PHY OR if double all 4's required.
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If you are aged between 16 and 18 when you start your course and are taking a course leading to a qualification, the tuition and exam fees are free. However, there may be some additional costs for optional trips, recommended text books and professional start up kits. We have a bursary scheme to assist with these costs.
It is important that you come along and speak to one of our staff about your choice/s.
Once we receive your application, you will be invited in to speak to a tutor or a member of the Apprenticeship team to discuss your application.
This will provide you with the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the course/Apprenticeship and to see our facilities.
