Hairdressing

If you have a real flair for hair, then our hairdressing programmes are ideal for you. Our hairdressing 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

Course length: 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.

2 GCSEs grade 3/D 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

Course length: 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?

WHAT GRADES DO I NEED?

4 GCSEs grade 3/D 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.

WHAT CAN I EARN?

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

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

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If you don't already have a GCSE grade 9-4/A*-C, you will continue to work towards this as part of your main programme of study.

LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA IN HAIRDRESSING

Course length: 1 year

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

This course involves both practical and theory sessions, with the practical elements being delivered within Mosaic, our industry standard hair salon. You will learn and develop skills to work as a junior stylist including conducting consultations with clients, styling and blow drying as well as cutting and colouring ladies’ hair.

WHAT GRADES DO I NEED?

4 GCSEs grade 3/D 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 Ladies Hairdressing or look to secure an apprenticeship.

LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA IN LADIES HAIRDRESSING

Course length: 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?

4 GCSEs grade 4/C 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.

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