Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy Combined Level 2
Foundation degree
In Birmingham
Description
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Type
Foundation degree
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Location
Birmingham
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Duration
1 Year
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Start date
Different dates available
Overview
The combined Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy course is a great way to get an insight into these two linked career paths. You will be trained in a practical working environment in our superb training/commercial salons.
Why should I choose this course?
You know you want to work in the hairdressing/beauty therapy industries but you want to keep your options open
You want to learn practical, valuable skills that will allow you to hit the ground running in a new job
You are creative and enjoy following the latest fashions and trends
You have a high level of commitment and are prepared to work hard to achieve your goals
You have excellent communication skills
Why Maths and English are so important to your career
Achieving a good level of English and maths is important so that you can compete in today’s labour market and securing the career you’ve always wanted. Alongside your full-time course, students will continue to develop their English and maths skills. If you haven’t yet achieved GCSE grade 4 (grade C) in English and maths at 16 you will continue to study these by resits or by taking Functional Skills at an appropriate level.
Maths:
Ratio is very important mixing hair dye etc.
Basic addition and subtraction are important in calculating the costs of equipment and products and managing the stock
Percentages are key in working out customer discounts
Area and perimeter are important when designing and arranging a salon space
English:
Accurate spelling and a wide and specialist vocabulary are key in the presentation of hair and beauty products and services
Good quality Speaking and Listening skills are needed when communicating with colleagues
Customer services skills require good English skills in speaking and written communication
Accurate reading is a vital skill when following instructions in hair/beauty products and treatments
Secure English is important when preparing a CV or a business proposal or when advertising/marketing your...
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Entry requirements
Please note the entry requirements below reflect the new GCSE grading structure for 2017 entry.
Normally, you will require a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 3 (grade D) or above.
School applicants will need to have a good school report and references.
If you do not have a grade 4 (grade C) or above in English and/or maths, you will be required to take an assessment so we can ensure you receive the best support.
Uniform
Students are required to buy a uniform and a basic set of equipment. To help keep costs to a minimum, these items are available to buy through UCB. If...
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Subjects
- Hairdressing
- Market
- English
- Maths
- Full Time
- Beauty
- Hair and beauty
- Communication Training
Course programme
Hair and Scalp Analysis
Shampoo and Condition hair
Cutting
Styling
Colouring
Manicure
Pedicure
Facial Treatments
Eye Treatments
Waxing
Health and Safety
Salon Reception Duties
Make-up
This is a unique course that allows you to study both Level 2 Hairdressing and Level 2 Beauty Therapy in the first year. In the second year, you choose either Level 3 Hairdressing or Level 3 Beauty Therapy. Alternatively, you could progress to the Theatrical, Special Effect Hair and Media Make-Up course.
Your study programme
In addition to your full-time course every student has an individual study programme which ensures that you develop the right skills and experience to progress onto either higher education or gain employment. What’s included in your individual study programme will vary depending on what you have already achieved and your career aspirations.
For example; if you haven’t yet achieved GCSE grade 4 (grade C) in English and maths at 16 you will continue to study these by resits or by taking Functional Skills at an appropriate level. Achieving a good level of English and maths is important so that you can compete in today’s labour market and securing the career you’ve always wanted.
Work placement
Work placement will form an essential part of your individual study programme and all students will be expected to complete an appropriate work placement related to their full-time course.
To find out more about the work placement opportunities for this course, click on the ‘Work Placement’ tab above.
Additional information
Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy Combined Level 2