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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.

This course is designed for people with an ambition for a career in the Beauty industry. It will provide you with a good introduction from which you could progress to further courses.

During the course you will be introduced to practical expertise and some knowledge of the industry. You will receive help and support with your academic skills to help you progress onto further courses.

Please be aware that as part of your practical lessons students learn the treatments on each other. Further development is then performed on paying clients.

You will develop a range of practical skills and underpinning knowledge of the theory which will be mainly taught in The College's salons.

Subjects studied include:

  • Personal career planning
  • Teamwork skills
  • Take part in an activity
  • Employment rights, contracts and pay
  • Skills used in reading for meaning
  • Introduction to Health and Safety
  • Salon reception duties
  • Basic skin care

English and Maths GCSE and will also be integrated into your study programme.

This course is designed for those who have a passion for Beauty and want to learn basic treatments before progressing onto Level 2 in Beauty 

You will need to achieve 3 GCSEs grades including English and maths grades 3-2 (formerly D-F). Alternatively successful completion of a Foundation Entry Level 3 qualification and have achieved an Entry Level 3 or higher English and Maths. Each applicant will be assessed on their individual merits, and a keen interest & self motivation in Beauty as a career is essential.  

You will be assessed through theory work, assignments and practical assessments.

 

Each learner will be expected to work within our 'Renew salons' and dispensary area, to gain valuable Customer care skills.  All students will also complete a voluntary industry workplacement in an external local salon for a minimum of 1 week, which you will need to organise yourself.

Progression to suitable qualifications such as the Level 2 in Beauty or Apprenticeship training.

Job opportunities could include working as a junior Beauty Therapist or trainee hair stylist in a salon. This course can enable you to progress onto further Beauty courses here at the College.

 

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.

THIS WILL BE AVAILABLE NEARAER TO 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.

L1 Beauty Uniform

L1 Beauty Kit

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

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 you will gain valuable experience in offering a professional salon service, including customer care, client consultation and professional treatments in a realistic working environment. You will also have access to The College's virtual learning environment (MOODLE) to support your learning.

Enrichment opportunities are available and are offered to students throughout the duration of the course.

 

Awarding Body:
Ascentis

Curriculum Area:
Business, Service Industries and ESOL - Beauty

Course Options

Start Date

Wed 3rd September 2025

Attendance

Full-time

Duration

1 Years

Location

Bournemouth Campus

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