Hairdressing

WHAT CAN I EARN?

Hair stylist £14,000 - £30,000 Barber £15,000 - £25,000 Salon manager £18,000 - £30,000 Salon owner £30,000 - £60,000

Sourced from the National Careers Service. Correct at time of print.

HAIRDRESSING

If you have a real flair for hair, then our hairdressing programmes are ideal for you. These courses will give you the knowledge, skills and behaviours you need to get started for a career in the hair industry. Add to that your own passion and ambition and you could go on to work as a mobile hair stylist, run your own business, work in a salon or even travel the world working as a stylist on cruise ships.

LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATE IN HAIR AND BEAUTY SKILLS

1 YEAR

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

Our level 1 course will provide you with introductory skills in hair and beauty and covers topics such as shampooing and conditioning hair, blow drying and plaiting hair along with basic makeup application, hand and nail care and nail art.

WHAT GRADES DO I NEED?

Two GCSEs grade 3 or above including English and maths or an entry level qualification in a related course.

WHAT’S NEXT?

You could progress on to one of our level 2 courses in hairdressing, hair and media makeup or beauty therapy or look to secure an apprenticeship.

LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA IN HAIR AND MEDIA MAKEUP

1 YEAR

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

This unique course will teach you lots of in demand skills covering makeup and fashion makeup application, dressing and styling hair, face and body art application, spray tanning and also the shaping and colouring of eyebrows. If you have a passion for hair styling and makeup, this is an ideal course for you to study.

WHAT GRADES DO I NEED?

Four GCSEs grade 3 or above or a level 1 qualification in a related course.

WHAT’S NEXT?

On completion of this course you could choose to specialise your skills further by completing either of our level 2 programmes in hairdressing or beauty therapy, or look to secure an apprenticeship.

LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA IN HAIRDRESSING

1 YEAR

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

This course will provide you the skills and knowledge to work as a junior hair stylist. You will learn how to conduct client consultations, cut and style hair, blow drying and colouring ladies’ hair. Practical sessions will be delivered within our industry standard Mosaic hair salon.

WHAT GRADES DO I NEED?

Four GCSEs grade 3 or above or a level 1 qualification in a related course.

WHAT’S NEXT?

On completion of this course you could progress on to our Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing or look to secure an apprenticeship.

LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA IN HAIRDRESSING

1 YEAR

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

You will learn setting and dressing services, colour corrections and a range of hair colouring services and cutting techniques. Practical sessions will take place within the College’s industry standard hair salon Mosaic, where you will complete a range of services on fully paying customers.

WHAT GRADES DO I NEED?

Four GCSEs grade 4 or above including English and maths and a level 2 qualification in a related course.

WHAT’S NEXT?

After you have completed this course you can enter employment as a hair stylist either in a salon or mobile.

If you don’t have English and maths at GCSE grade 9-4, you will continue to work towards this as part of your main programme of study.