Year 9 Options

Hair & Beauty

If you want to work in a cutting edge industry where the career opportunities are in high demand, choose a course in Hair and Beauty. The demand for professional hair and beauty specialists remains high with a wide range of career opportunities available such as working in a spa, making over models, to running your own salon.

Our courses are designed to balance theory work with technical skills and give learners the opportunity to gain real life work experience in the College‘s newly refurbished commercial salon ‘Enhance’. As a student you will also get the opportunity to take part in the College‘s annual hair show as well as national hair and beauty competitions.

Courses take place at our Altrincham site.

Level 1 Diploma In Hair & Beauty (14-16)

A Diploma in Hair and Beauty will give you a broad understanding of what it's like to work in the Hair and Beauty Industry. The key themes are:

  • The World of Hair and Beauty
  • Creating a positive impression, personal style, appearance and well being
  • Communication and client care
  • Safe and healthy working practices

You will learn practical skills, as well as theory and complete your diploma with valuable knowledge of what it is like to work in all the above sectors along with the values, skills and responsibilities young people need for work.


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Level 2 Higher Diploma In Hair & Beauty (14-16)

The Level 2 Diploma in Hair and Beauty will give you a broad understanding of what it's like to work in the Hair and Beauty Industry. The key themes are:

  • The World of Hair and Beauty
  • Creating a positive impression, personal style, appearance and well being
  • Communication and client care
  • Safe and healthy working practices

You will learn practical skills, as well as theory and complete your diploma with valuable knowledge of what it is like to work in all the above sectors along with the values, skills and responsibilities young people need for work. For the Level 2 Diploma you will study 10 units of work, for example:

  • History of Hair and Beauty in Society
  • Promoting and selling products and services
  • Salon Business systems and processes
  • Communication and client care

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NVQ Level 1 In Beauty Therapy (14-16)

The programme is modular and units are studied independently leading to the full qualification. The programme includes:

  • Manicure
  • Pedicure
  • Skin cleansing
  • Reception duties
  • Health and safety

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NVQ Level 1 In Hairdressing (14-16)

The programme is modular, units are studied independently leading to the full qualification. You will have 6 hours of study. You will study compulsory modules in:

  • Shampooing & Conditioning
  • Blow drying
  • Developing effective working relationships
  • Health & Safety
  • Setting up for Hairdressing services
  • Contribution to Colour services

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