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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Starting point:
All new learners interested in Beauty can begin on Level 1 if they need to gain their English and Maths qualifications.
What you will study:
You will explore both theory and practical skills, including:
Level 2 Beauty courses
We offer different Level 2 options depending on your GCSE grades:
Level 2 VRQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy (with English and Maths)
Entry requirements: Three GCSEs at grade 3 or above
Core topics:
Level 2 VRQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy (without English and Maths)
Entry requirements: Three GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and Maths
Core topics include all of the above plus:
Level 2 VRQ Diploma in Beauty and Hair Combined
Entry requirements: Three GCSEs at grade 3 or above
Level 3 Beauty courses
Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Techniques (Full-time)
Entry requirements: 4 GCSEs grade C/4 or above including English or Maths, plus Level 2 Beauty qualification
Core topics:
Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Body Spa Therapy (Part-time)
Entry requirements: Interest in holistic therapies and Level 2 literacy
Core topics:
For learners who do not meet the Level 2 entry requirements, we offer an Introduction to Beauty Therapy through a Skills and Employability pathway. If you are undecided between hair or beauty, there is also a Combined Hair and Beauty Level 2 course. The Skills and Employability qualification supports roles within a commercial beauty environment and covers basic beauty skills such as facials, manicures, and set-ups. This qualification prepares learners to progress to Level 2 Beauty, Make-up, and Nails.
The Combined course offers a range of hair, beauty, nails, and makeup treatments, allowing you to progress and specialise in one of these areas in Year 2.
Work experience
Work experience is an essential part of all full-time study programmes, with learners completing a minimum of 35 hours in an industry-linked environment per academic year or qualification.
Your progress will be tracked through milestone assessments to prepare you for final exams. These include written tests, assignments, spoken questioning, practical skills demonstrations, and a mock assessment.
For Level 3 qualifications, all grades carry UCAS points to support progression to higher education.
For VRQ Diploma courses at Levels 2 and 3, assessments take place within college.
Continuous on-course assessment includes:
Practical work at Levels 2 and 3 is graded as Pass, Merit, or Distinction.
Theory exams at Levels 2 and 3 are graded as Pass, Pass+, or 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.
You can apply for this programme via the Apply Now button, at the top.
If this course area is available as an apprenticeship, this will show under 'Study Option' on the right-hand side, just below the Apply Now button. You can view all of our apprenticeship vacanices and subjects by clicking the 'Apprenticeships' in the top menu.
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.
