Do you enjoy helping people look and feel great? This course is for anyone who has a passion for make-up and beauty and wants a career in the industry whether that be owning their own salon or working on a cruise ship.
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Do you enjoy helping people look and feel great? This course is for anyone who has a passion for make-up and beauty and wants a career in the industry whether that be owning their own salon or working on a cruise ship.
During the course you will learn, practice and perform on paying clients, a variety of treatments, providing you with the necessary skills for the world of work.
During the year, you will participate in providing treatments for ‘Days of Beauty’ and all learners will have the opportunity to engage in one week’s work experience in the industry (Salons or Spa’s).
All learners will be encouraged to use their own initiative and work more independently, whilst building their confidence and communication skills. All learners will work to industry standards and complete Functional Skills dependent or GCSE Maths and English based on the grades you have achieved.
Units Covered are:
Start Date
Week beginning: 1st September 2025
Entry Requirements & Interview Process
Students must possess NVQ 1 Beauty Therapy or 4 GCSEs at grade D or grade 3 or above to include Maths and English.
Adult learners with no formal qualifications will be considered following the outcome of an interview.
Applicants will be interviewed and asked to complete short written and dexterity assessments.
Applicants will be expected to find a work placement for one day a week and two separate block weeks during the course.
Progression
On completion, you will be able to progress on to either the Level 3 in Beauty Therapy or the Advanced Apprenticeship to further develop your skills to become a first class Beauty Therapist.
Progression could also include the Level 3 Diploma in Theatrical Special Effects, Hair and Media Make-Up course.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is continuous throughout the course by: Practical observation, Oral questioning, Written assessment, Gola test online, all of which builds up into a portfolio of evidence.
Each of the practical Beauty Therapy units are also assessed via an independent assessment paper.
Career Opportunities
Make-Up Artist
£15,000 – £35,000
Nail Technician
£12,000 – £25,000
Calderdale College has a set of standard entry requirements. Apply for the course you want to study and we will help you get there.
There are a lot of courses available – work focused, practical and academic so it is important to think about the future and whether you want to proceed to university, move onto another course or get a job. We offer BTECs, Apprenticeships, T Levels, NVQs, VRQs, Degree Level Courses and more.
If you’re still not sure, don’t worry, just speak to a member of our advice and guidance team who will advise you.
Term Dates
Spring Term
6th Jan 2025 – 14th Feb 2025
24th Feb 2025 – 4th Apr 2025
Summer Term
22nd Apr 2025 – 23rd May 2025
2nd June 2025 – 27th June 2025
Calderdale College
Francis Street
Halifax
West Yorkshire
HX1 3UZ
United Kingdom