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Overview

Title: Beauty

Pathway: Hair & Beauty

Available Study Options:
Apprenticeship, Full Time, Part Time Print

Study Option

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What will I study?

All new learners interested in Beauty will start on either the Level 2 VRQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy, L2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy 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

Entry requirement: three grade 3 GCSEs or above

Core topics include:

  • Working in beauty-related industries
  • Health and safety
  • Client care and communication
  • Salon reception duties
  • Facial treatments
  • Manicure
  • Pedicure
  • Hair removal (Waxing)
  • Applying make-up
  • Eye treatments
  • Create an image 
  • Promoting products and services

Level 2 Technical Certificate in Beauty Therapy- Entry Requirements 3 grade 4 GCSE'S including Math's and English 

Core topics include:

  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Principles of Practice for Beauty Therapists
  • Hair removal treatments
  • Facial and skin analysis
  • Manicure treatments
  • Pedicure treatments
  • Light cured gel polish
  • Lash and brow treatments
  • Apply make-up services
  • Introduction to spa treatments
 

Level 2 VRQ Diploma in Beauty and hair combined

Entry requirement: three grade 3 GCSEs or above

Core topics include:

  • consultation in hair services
  • Health and safety
  • Client care and communication in beauty
  • Facial treatments
  • Manicure
  • Pedicure
  • Applying make-up
  • Shampoo and condition hair and scalp
  • Create an image 
  • Promoting products and services
  • Art of dressing hair
  • cut women's hair

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.

How will I be assessed?

All Technical Qualifications are graded (Pass, Merit and Distinction and Distinction*) by an external Synoptic assessment. This includes:

  • Written theory paper
  • Practical examination
  • Spa assignment

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:

  • Practical observations formative and summative
  • Externally set written/online modular tests
  • Spoken questioning.

What will this lead to?

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 & Spa or Nail Technologies, or Level 2 Theatrical Make Up.

Level 2 Technical Certificate 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, Makeup or Nail Technologies.

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.

  • Opportunities for freelance work or self-employment are unlimited for motivated individuals.

Entry requirements

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).

 

Entry Level: Skills & Employability


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

 GCSE Grade 2 or 3 in Maths and English and / or Sciences.


Full Time Level 1 Course

 No formal qualifications are required for this course.


Full Time Level 2 Course

4 GCSEs at grade 3 or Vocational Level 1 in relevant subject area.

*GCSE Grade 4 or above in Maths is required for the courses below:

Accounting

Electrical

Plumbing

Full time Level 3 Course

5 GCSEs at Grade 4-9 including English or Maths (Functional Skills Level 2 English or Maths will be accepted).

OR

Vocational Level 2 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 Levels

 

5 GCSEs at Grade 4-9 including English and Maths (Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths will be accepted).

* Health T Levels require GCSE Grade 4 in Science.

 

How to apply

You can apply for this programme via the Apply Now button, at the top.

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Cost

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.

  • If you're aged 19 or over, you may be eligible for funding towards your course fees. It will depend on your personal circumstances and will be discussed at enrolment. You will be asked to bring documentation with you when you are invited to enrol.
  • If you are aged 19 and over and study Maths or English and do not already hold a C grade/4 or higher in the subject that you are studying, you will get the course for free.
  • If you have any queries please contact us on 0161 785 4039 or email admissions@oldham.ac.uk

What happens next?

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.

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