The Hair and Beauty sector is thriving both on island and further afield. We have worked closely with employers to develop a curriculum that meets local industry needs, providing insight into the sector, and giving you lots of opportunities to progress your career in many different directions.
Course Details
You will receive the highest level of specialist training to prepare you for entry into this exciting sector. The College has two commercially equipped salons, which are open to the public, giving you vocationally relevant work experience throughout your course. These qualifications are competency-based, meaning that you will practise your skills until you become professionally competent, alongside studying the theoretical elements of the various treatments.
Course Entry
Level 2: Four GCSEs at grade D/3 or above, preferably including English language and maths, or successful completion of a Level 1 qualification, or a strong desire to work in the beauty sector for adult learners.
Level 3: Successful completion of the Level 2 programme.
Courses
Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Specialist Techniques
Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Treatments
Course Content
Level 2 units
- Reception
- Health & safety
- Products and services
- Effective teamwork
- Facial
- Waxing
- Makeup
- Lash and brow treatments (tinting & shaping)
- Manicure
- Pedicure
Level 3 units
- Monitor and maintain health and safety
- Client care
- Body electrotherapy
- Facial electrotherapy
- Body massage
- Apply microdermabraision
- Eyelash extensions
- Nail enhancements and advanced nail art
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Course Assessment
The courses are competency-based qualifications. You will need to demonstrate you are professionally competent, which will be assessed during practical observations. Theory and knowledge will be assessed via online exams and oral and written questioning. You will also develop an online evidence portfolio of your work.
Course Destination
This course will not only provide you with the essential technical skills of a beauty therapist, but you will also develop a wide range of skills, behaviours and attitudes to enhance your career opportunities, such as communication skills, teamwork, problem solving, self-presentation and self-management.
You will also participate in enrichment activities such as healthy cooking, basic car maintenance, keeping fit, and develop a deeper understanding of the society we live in by having the opportunity to explore and discuss current affairs.
To progress onto the Level 3 course you will need to have successfully completed your Level 2 programme, English language at Level 2, and attained overall attendance greater than 88%.
There is also a variety of employment opportunities for Level 2 and 3 graduates. Most beauty therapists work in salons or spas but there are also opportunities in hotels, medical or sports injury clinics, fitness and health clubs. Makeup specialists also work in fashion, media, performing arts, holiday resorts, or on cruise ships. Some beauty therapists are self-employed, running their own salon.