Hair & Beauty

The course is designed to give you a good overview and practical experience of all the different areas within the Hair & Beauty profession. We have a specially equipped hair and beauty training salon and a nail bar on site, where you can learn and practice your skills. Our small classes give more 1-1 attention and an outstanding learning environment to reach your full potential and bring the best out of each individual learner.

The Hairdressing and Beauty curriculum will include units such as creating a hair and beauty image using colour. Health and safety in a salon. Working in the hair and beauty Sector. Shampoo and condition hair. Blow-drying hair. Plaiting and hair-up. Temporary colour. Hand and nail Care. Nail art. Skin care. Make-up application. Customer service skills, as well as how to create and present a professional image in a salon.

Recommended Session Attendance

*Year 9 – Half day only

Years 10 -11 – Half day only

Year 11 – Full day or two half days


Venue Address

Castle Education Centre, Copeland St, Derby, DE1 2PU


Qualifications/Outcomes

VTCT Level 1 Award in Hair and Beauty Skills

VTCT Level 1 Extended Award in Hair and Beauty Skills

VTCT Level 1 Certificate in Hair and Beauty Skills

VTCT Level 1 Extended Certificate in Hair and Beauty Skills

VTCT Level 1 Diploma in Hair and Beauty Skills

*Year 9 – Enrichment (course work can be banked if students returns in Year 10).


Post 16 destinations/careers:

Working in Industry: Apprenticeship in Hairdressing or Beauty Therapy

Studying at College

Level 2 & 3 in Hairdressing or Beauty Therapy

Useful resources and links:

Hair and Beauty – Apprentices

The Apprenticeship Guide

Derby College – Hair

Derby College – Beauty

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