Hair & Beauty Diploma

17219L0 | Leigh College
Start Date | 02/09/2025
Time/Day | FULL TIME

Is this course for me?

If you want to specialise within this highly rewarding hair and beauty industry then this course is for you. The knowledge and skills included are highly commercial and taught to a professional level providing excellent employment opportunities. Our commercial salons are open to the public to ensure a realistic working environment this enables learners to develop skills necessary to work with confidence within such a diverse and exciting industry.
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What will I study?

During this course, you will cover the following units:

Introduction to the hair and beauty sector

Presenting a professional image in a salon

Health and safety in the salon

Working with others in the hair and beauty sector

Create a hair and beauty image

Colour hair using temporary colour

Salon reception duties

Shampoo and conditioning

Styling women's hair

Hair plaiting

Skin care

Hand care

Nail art

Basic make up

As well as GCSE English and Maths if needed

How long is the course?

Full time for one academic year

How will I be assessed?

Assessment is through observation of practical skills and assignments covering the knowledge requirements.

You will be required to build a portfolio, show casing your practical skills and experiences gained on the course.

What qualifications do I need?

A minimum of 5 GCSE subjects graded 9-2 or equivalent.

What can I progress onto?

A Level 2 in Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy or make up artistry .

Other Information

Both Image Centres have state of the art facilities offering a realistic working environment.

You will need to purchase a kit and Image Centre uniform that must be brought/ worn to ensure admission in the salons, complying with Health and Safety regulations

You will also have the opportunity to participate in trips, shows and competitions.

Course Fees

16-18 Year Olds 19+ year olds Free for eligible learners? Is Loan Available?
FREE £497.00 Yes No

Exam Fee

£138.00
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16-18 year olds do not pay exam fees.

Course fees shown are per annum for University Centre courses. Courses lasting longer than one year, fees will be payable per year.

All other courses show the total fees payable for the course.

If you need advice on any financial support that may be available to you, please contact us on applications@wigan-leigh.ac.uk or phone 01942 761111

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