Hair & Beauty Courses
Beauty and Make-up Consultant
Overview
A Beauty and Make-up Consultant typically works in a department store, or other retail environment; they use their knowledge to demonstrate, promote and recommend the use, benefits and applications of a range of retail beauty products covering : makeup, skincare, nail care and perfumery.
They do this in accordance with legal requirements, brand guidelines, pricing and promotional structures and organisational protocols. They work as part of a team, as well as independently, supported by a department or counter manager, to provide exceptional, bespoke customer service and care in a fast-paced retail environment, whilst achieving sales and profit targets.
They have drive, a good work ethic, an enquiring and curious mind and are enthusiastic to learn about their chosen
career and maintain continual professional development.
Apprenticeships Available
Level 2 Beauty and Make-up Consultant Massage
Typical Duration
Level 2 Beauty and Make-up Consultant
– 12 months
Career Progression
On completion of the course you can become a qualified Beauty and Make-up Consultant.
Advanced Beauty Therapist
Overview
The beauty apprenticeship is ideal for you if you are starting out in the beauty sector or if you want to get a professional qualification.
You will gain a range of skills in providing make-up services, skin care treatments, spa, waxing, manicure and pedicure services.
The qualification will provide you with the essential knowledge and skills for one-to-one beauty treatments as well as knowledge of products.
Apprenticeships Available
Level 3 Apprenticeship in Beauty Therapy Massage
Typical Duration
Level 3 Beauty Therapy – 18 months
Career Progression
On completion of the course you can become a qualified Beauty and Make-up Consultant
Nail Services
Overview
A Nail services technician offers a range of services for customers’/clients’ nails. They complete all duties and treatments within the scope of the occupation. A Nail services technician works independently or as part of a team, supported by a salon/nail bar manager.
They demonstrate a willingness to learn, have an enquiring and curious mind and are enthusiastic to learn about their chosen career. In addition they exhibit a good work ethic applied to learning, drive and commitment to learn and maintain continual professional development.
They complete nail services on a one-to-one basis with individual customers/clients within commercial timings. The occupation is fast- paced and customer focused providing a range of bespoke nail services, advice and product recommendations whilst meeting legal, industry and organisational requirements and codes of practice.
The work environment can be varied in size, style and ambience, from a cruise ship, through to small nail bars or stations, retail environments or luxury high end beauty salons or spas.
Apprenticeships Available
Level 2 Nail Services
Typical Duration
Level 2 Nail Services
– 12 months
Career Progression
Completing this apprenticeship programme with its transferable skills will enable progression into roles such as Nail Technician.
Hairdressing
Overview
There’s a growing demand for trained professionals in the Beauty and Hairdressing Industry.
The hairdressing apprenticeships provide the knowledge and skills for hairdressing services for all hair types. It covers shampooing, cutting, drying, styling, colouring and perming hair for clients.
The higher-level apprenticeships give you the technical skills for creatively styling and dressing any length of hair. You will learn how to shave and shape facial hair as well as facial massage.
Apprenticeships Available
Level 2 Hair Professionals
(Barbering/Hairdressing)
Typical Duration
Level 2 – 24 months
Career Progression
Progress to a higher-level apprenticeship within many areas of the hair and beauty sector.
