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Course Overview

Please Note: The deadline for the academic year of 2024/25 has passed. The next intake of students will be in September 2025.

 

Are you interested in becoming a make-up artist or hair stylist?  This course will prepare you to Level 2 in order for you to progress onto a Level 3 programme

The course consists of Mandatory and Optional units.

For students progressing from school, it would be advisable to choose cutting and colouring units as part of the options.
Mandatory Units

  •  Follow Health and Safety practice in the salon
  •  Client care and communication in beauty-related industries
  • Shampoo & condition hair and scalp
  •  Apply make-up
  • The art of photographic make-up
  •  The art of dressing hair
  • Create an image based on a theme within the hair and beauty sector 

You will also study functional skills/GCSE, English and mathematics, during your programme


 

Anyone who is interested in working in a commercial setting for make up application.  Could be a make up counter, bridal work or the first step into TV or photograhic work.

You will require a minimum of 4 GCSEs including English and maths grades 9-3 (formerly A*-D) and ideally also including a science grade.  Alternatively successful completion of a relevant Level 1 vocational relevant qualification and have achieved a Level 1 Functional Skill in English and maths.

You will be assessed continuously for practical and theory work and take online theory exams for specific units during your course

Work Experience will likely take place at local salons, and be one day a week, plus a 2 week block placement.

After this course you will be advised to progress to Level 3 Hair Media Make Up program which would prepare you for a career in Make Up or as senior stylist.
The Level 2 qualification will qualify you to work as a junior stylist or an assisting make-up artist.
 

Here at The College we have a reputation for offering excellent skills training. Our lecturers are professionals in their chosen fields, with sound experience, knowledge and expertise.

Working in our public salons and the makeup studio you will gain valuable experience in offering a professional salon service, including customer care, client consultation and professional treatments, in a realistic working environment.

Please call 01202 205205 or email enquiries@thecollege.co.uk

Students who may require assistance with the cost of the course should view the financial support section of this website.

THESE WILL BE UPDATED NEARER THE START OF THE COURSE.

Click below to download the uniform and kit lists.  This can be ordered direct from the suppliers.  Please DO NOT order any the following if you only have a condidtional place offered, and are awaiting confirmation of pending results.

L2 HMM Uniform

L2 HMM Kit

You will also need to wear flat black enclosed shoes (no trainers). You should also wear smart black trousers (no leggings or jeans)

 

A camera will be required (disposable if necessary) to record your work for your portfolio.

Awarding Body:
VTCT

Curriculum Area:
Business, Service Industries and ESOL - Hairdressing

Course Options

Start Date

Thu 4th September 2025

Attendance

Full-time

Duration

1 Years

Location

Bournemouth Campus