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Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy & Makeup

Certificate in Beauty Specialist Techniques - G006

Conway Park Part Time Level 2 Duration 34 weeks
Or Application Form & Reference Form to be returned to Student Services

This course is suitable for those who wish to study beauty therapy on a part-time basis during the evening. The qualification gained should help you to embark on a career in this fast growing industry.

Course Details

The theory for this course will be taught in the classroom. The rest of your time will be spent in our salons working on each other, models and clients.

You will cover the following:

  • Manicure
  • Eyelash/eyebrow treatments
  • Waxing
  • Make-up application
  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Client care & team work
  • Facial skin care

Although not compulsory, it is recommended that you gain some experience in the industry during the course to help you achieve your qualification.

During your course there will be opportunities for attending National shows and exhibitions where you can see some of the main wholesalers and manufacturers of equipment and products. Please note that it is mandatory to complete awarding body COVID19 qualifications whilst studying a VTCT course. The exam registration fee is approximately £20.

Entry Guidelines

To study a Level 2 qualification, you will need:

A minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 3, including English and Maths (or L1  Functional Skills in English and Maths)
                                     OR
A relevant Level 1 qualification with GCSE English and Maths at grade 3 or above (or L1 Functional Skills in English and Maths)

Satisfactory interview and/or assessment

If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144.

 

Equipment Required

To learn effectively on this course, you will need to use certain items of equipment and uniform to undertake particular activities as part of your studies. These will be yours to keep and you will be able to use them for practice at home and in your future career. These items will incur additional costs and can be discussed with a member of the hairdressing and beauty team.

Financial support may be available to assist you with additional costs incurred by this course. For more information visit href="https://www.wmc.ac.uk/student-support/financial-support/bursaries-loans">https://www.wmc.ac.uk/student-support/financial-support/bursaries-loans

Assessment Method
Assessments continue throughout the course both in practical and theory sessions. In addition to this there are VTCT exams.
Additional Information
An early application is recommended for this course.

An interview for all candidates will be arranged with a member of the teaching team where you will have an opportunity to discuss the course and your individual needs. There will be an English assessment at this interview.

  • An ability to communicate one to one e.g. with a tutor or customer and in a group as part of discussions.
  • Maths skills are required as you will need to measure products and work within specific treatment times etc.
  • This profession and course require you to be able to carry out physical work for long periods of time. Reasonable adjustments will be made to accommodate disabilities.

    Where can I progress to?
    • Employment prospects include: cosmetic companies as a representative and working in a salon.
    • Further Education opportunities include progression onto level 3 Beauty Therapy

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    Fee : £1100.00

    The fee quoted is for the academic year 24/25.

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