Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy - Course Prospectus
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Hairdressing, Beauty andHolistic Therapies
Course guide 2015/16
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We believe in providing students withthe wide range of skills and experiences
that will fully prepare you for life aftercollege, whether you are looking to enterthe world of work or progress onto ahigher level of study.
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Hair Styled byHairdressing Student,
Keira
This means that during your
time at college you willhave the opportunity to:
^ Undertake workplacements
^ Enter competitionsagainst other colleges
^ Work on projects with
local businesses^ Attend master classes
and workshops fromindustry professionals
^ Go on trips and visitsrelevant to your area ofstudy
^ Get paid work as part
of the Colleges StudentCrew
northhertscollegeMeet Georgina andLaura, ex-hairdressing students and
who have lauched their own salon onpage 4
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Our newlyredeveloped
Hitchin Centre
boasts Enhanceand Energise
Hair and Beauty
Salons, open tothe public all year
round, as well asthe Edge Sports
Centre.The new building
houses dedicated
classrooms,communalworkspaces and
quiet study areas
as well as the Link
Lounge, wherestudents can get
help with work
placements, CVwriting and job
applications.
Run by our former
hairdressing
and beauty and
holistic therapystudents and
those who are
studying forhigher level
and salonmanagement
qualifications,
Enhance and
Energise salon
enables level2 and level 3
students to gainexperience
within a real
working salon
environment.
HITCHIN CENTRE
THE SALON
ANIMAL MANAGEMENT BEAUTY AND
HOLISTIC THERAPY BUSINESS AND
ENTERPRISE HAIRDRESSING PUBLIC
SERVICES SPORT TRAVEL AND TOURISM
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AFRIENDSHIP ACUT
ABOVETHEREST
Georgina Fensom and LauraCooper havebeenfriendsforovera decade and what startedasamutual passionfor hairandbeautyhasmotivated themtostarttheirownhair andbeautysaloninBaldock,withover
200peopleturning up tothelaunch. They discoveredtheirtalentstudyingtogether onahairdressingcourse at NHC.
INDEBTEDTONHC
The coursehelpedtheduodeveloptheirbusinessskills
along side the practicalaspectsof thetraining, setting themuptoruntheir own business. NorthHertfordshireCollegeinspiredmeto wantmy own businessGeorgie explains. The girls alsofoundNHCa great place tolearn.GeorgiesaysI had areally goodexperienceat college. Ilikedallmytutors and madealot of
friends
WORKINGTOGETHER
THROUGHTHEYEARS
After NHC LauraandGeorgiesuccessfullyworkedtheir wayupfromjuniors, tojunior stylistsand thensenior stylists. LauraandGeorgiethendecidedit wastime toopentheir own salon.Thedecision was not takenlightly
and theyfoundtheexperiencechallengingbut alsohighlyrewarding.Thegirlsenjoy nightsout on thetownandregularshoppingtripsbutstill maintainagreat business team.
northhertscollege GeorginaandLauraintheirnewBowsHairandBeautySaloninBaldock.
Ex-Hairdressing students successfullylaunch their own salon
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Hairdressin
g,Beautyand
HolisticThe
rapy
Courses
Level 1 Certificate in Hairdressing
and BarberingVRQ Level 2 Diploma in WomensHairdressing (FC161)VRQ Level 2 Diploma in WomensHairdressing (mature) (FC130)VRQ Level 2 Diploma in Barbering(FC160)NVQ 2 in Womens Hairdressing(FC155)VRQ Level 3 Diploma in WomensHairdressing (FC144)
Level 1 Beauty Therapy (FH118)Level 2 Beauty Therapy (FH100)Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy(mature) (FC115)Level 2 Diploma in Nail TechnologyEnhancement (FH024)Level 3 Diploma in
Complementary Therapies (FC116)Level 3 Diploma in Nail Technologies(FH035)Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy(FH030)Level 3 Diploma in Theatrical andMedia Make-up (FC029)Level 3 Diploma in Body MassageLevel 4 Diploma in ManagementPractice and Advanced Techniques -BeautyTherapy (FH008)Level 4 Diploma in ManagementPractice & Advanced Techniques Theatrical and Media Make-up(FH009)
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Studentswillcompletethe
following units to achieve theLevel1 NVQCertificatein Hairdressing
andBarbering qualification:
^ Shampooingandconditioning
hair
^ Colourremoval
^ Neutralising
^ Salon customerservice
^ Salon healthandsafety
^ Stylingandblowdrying
Students will also complete
aminimum of30hourswork
experienceaspart of the
qualification,either inNHCs
commercial salon,Enhance&
Energise,orwithan employer.
COURSE DURATION
1 year
COURSE LOCATION
HitchinCentre
ENTRYREQUIREMENTS
There are noformalentry
requirementsto enrol on this
course. Enrolment issubjecttoa successfulinterview and
professionalreference.
PROGRESSIONOPPORTUNITIES
Upon successful completionof
thiscourse,studentscanprogress
ontoaLevel 2qualification
in Womens Hairdressing or
Barbering.
Level 1CertificateinHairdressingandBarbering
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Thispracticalcoursewill equipyou
withtheskillsrequiredtoworkas
ajuniorstylist.Youwillhavethe
opportunitytostudy:
^ Thetheoryofhairdressing
^ Styling, designandplaiting
^ Cutting^ Perming
^ Colouring
COURSEDURATION
1 year
COURSELOCATION
HitchinCentre
ENTRYREQUIREMENTS4GCSEsatGradesDorabove
includingEnglishandonasuccessful
interview.
PROGRESSIONOPPORTUNITIESOnsuccessful completionofthis
courseyouwillberecognisedasaqualifiedHairdresser.Youcanseek
employmentasaJuniorStylistor
progressontotheNVQLevel2in
WomensHairdressing.
VRQLevel2DiplomainWomensHairdressing
(FC161)
VRQ2Hairdressingstudentshavebeenperfectingtheirlonghair-upskillswithaHalloweenthemedhairstylecompetition.Thestudentsincorporatedavarietyof
techniquesincludingplaits,weaves,Frenchpleats,rollscurlsandbackcombingtoproducetheirfinishedlooks.
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This practical course will equip
you with the skills required to workas a junior stylist. You will have the
opportunity to study:
^ The theory of hairdressing
^ Styling, design and plaiting
^ Cutting
^ Perming
^ Colouring
COURSE DURATION
1 year
COURSE LOCATION
Hitchin Centre
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Successful interview and
professional reference.
PROGRESSIONOPPORTUNITIES
On successful completion of this
course you will be recognised
as a qualified Hairdresser. You
can seek employment as a Junior
Stylist or progress onto the NVQ
Level 2 in Womens Hairdressing.
VRQ Level 2 Diploma in WomensHairdressing (mature) (FC130)
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Students learn how to dealwith clients from the startof their course, gainingcustomer service andcommunication skills, as wellas technical hairdressingskills.
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Thispractical basedcourse is designedtoequipyouwith the
skills requiredto workintheBarbering Industry.Youwill have
theopportunity tostudy:
^ Clientconsultationforhairservices
^ Cutting menshair
^ Cutting facialhair
^ Shampooandconditioning
hairandscalp
^ Styling menshair
COURSE DURATION1 year
COURSE LOCATION
HitchinCentre
ENTRYREQUIREMENTS
4 GCSEs at Grades Dor above
includingEnglish, and a
successful interview.
PROGRESSIONOPPORTUNITIES
You can applyforemployment
within the BarberingIndustry
orprogress onto the VRQ 2
WomensHairdressingorNVQ2
Womens Hairdressing.
VRQLevel 2DiplomainBarbering(FC160)
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Thiscourse involves clientbased
sessions enabling you togain
the technical skillsandtimings
required towork withinthe
industry. Youwillstudy:
^ The theoryofhairdressing
^ Styling
^ Designandsciencerelated
aspects
^ Howto dress andstylehair
^ Cut, permandcolourand
plaiting
COURSEDURATION
1 year
COURSE LOCATION
Hitchin Centre
ENTRYREQUIREMENTS
VRQ2 inWomensHairdressing
PROGRESSIONOPPORTUNITIES
On successful completion of this
courseyouwillbe recognisedas
aqualifiedHairdresserandcan
lookforemploymentasaStylist.
Consideration should thenbe given
toreturningto college todevelop
skillsandknowledge towards VRQ
3.
NVQ2 inWomensHairdressing(FC155)
northhertscollegeWeddingguests visit Enhance HairSalon to have their hairstyled by students on themorning of the big day.
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This course will enable you
to further develop yourcreative hairdressing skills and
techniques. You will have the
opportunity to:
^ Monitor and maintain health
and safety practices in the
salon
^ Consultation support forcolleagues on hair services
^ Creative cutting techniques
^ Creative hairdressing design
skills
^ Style & dress creative looks
^ Creative perming
techniques
^ Creative colouring
techniques
^ Colour correction
COURSE DURATION
1 year
COURSE LOCATION
Hitchin Centre
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
VRQ 2 Diploma in Womens
Hairdressing/NVQ 2 in Womens
Hairdressing, plus a successfulpractical skills test.
PROGRESSIONOPPORTUNITIES
Upon successful completion of
this course you can apply for
stylist / management positions
within a salon or on boardcruise ships.
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VRQ Level 3 Diploma in WomensHairdressing (FC144)
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The course provides you with
an introduction to the Beauty
Therapy Industry. It combines
hands on practical work with
assignments and external exams.
You will study:
^ Health and safety
^ Reception duties
^ Assisting with facial and nail
treatment
^ Preparing and maintaining the
salon work area
^ Anatomy and physiology
^ Functional skills
COURSE DURATION
1 year
COURSE LOCATION
Hitchin CentreENTRY REQUIREMENTS
There are no formal entry
requirements to enrol on this
course. Enrolment is subject
to a successful interview and
professional reference.
PROGRESSIONOPPORTUNITIES
Upon successful completion of
this course, students can progress
onto a Level 2 qualification in a
related subject. Students can also
enter employment as a beauty
therapy assistant, skincare
consultant or beauty receptionist.
Level 1 Beauty Therapy (FH118)
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This course provides you
with the practical skills and
knowledge required to become
a professional Beauty Therapist.
You will study:
^ Working in Beauty related
industries
^ Health and safety practices
in the salon
^ Client care and
communication
^ Promoting products and
services
^ Salon reception duties
^ Provide facial skincare
^ Remove hair using waxing
techniques
^ Provide manicure and
pedicure treatments
^ Provide lash and brow
treatments
^ Apply make-up
^ Creating an image
COURSE DURATION
1 year
COURSE LOCATION
Hitchin Centre
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
To enrol on this course, students
require a Level 1 qualification
in a related subject, or three
GCSEs at grade C or above in
academic subjects to include
English. Enrolment is subject to a
successful interview.
PROGRESSIONOPPORTUNITIES
Upon successful completion,
students have the opportunity
to progress on to Level 3
courses in Beauty Therapy,
Complimentary Therapies or
Theatrical and Media make up.
Alternatively, students can look
for employment in a salon, studio
or spa.
Level 2 Beauty Therapy (FH100)
northhertscollegeKerrieHoy,whointroducedBillionDollarBrowstotheUK,visitedbeautystudents,givingalivepresentationandofferingstudentstheopportunitytohavetheireyebrowsshapedwithmake-upbytheLeadtechnicianforBritainandIreland.
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This course is designed for adults
looking for a career within theBeauty Therapy Industry.
This course provides you with the
practical skills and knowledge
required to become a professional
Beauty Therapist. You will study:
^ Working in Beauty related
industries^ Health and safety practices in
the salon
^ Client care and communication
^ Promoting products and
services
^ Salon reception duties
^ Provide facial skincare
^ Remove hair using waxing
techniques
^ Provide manicure and
pedicure treatments
^ Provide lash and brow
treatments
^ Apply make-up
^ Creating an image
COURSE DURATION
1 year
COURSE LOCATION
Hitchin Centre
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Successful interview and
professional reference
PROGRESSIONOPPORTUNITIES
Upon successful completion,
students have the opportunity to
progress on to Level 3 courses in
Beauty Therapy, Complimentary
Therapies or Theatrical and Media
make up. Alternatively, students
can look for employment in a
salon, studio or spa.
Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy(mature) (FC115)
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This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge
and skills to become a Nail Technician. You will study:
^ Working in beauty related industries
^ Health and safety practices in the salon
^ Provide manicure
treatments
^ Provide pedicure
treatments
^ Nail art services^ Provide and maintain nail
enhancements
^ Client care and
communication
^ Make-up and the art of
photographic make-up
COURSE DURATION
1 year
COURSE LOCATION
Hitchin centre
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Students require threeGCSEs at grade C or above,
including English or Level 1
Beauty Therapy.
PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES
You can progress on to study the Level 3 Diploma in Nail
Technology or into employment as a nail technician.
Level 2 Diploma in Nail TechnologyEnhancement (FH024)
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This course will equip you
with the skills and knowledgeto become a qualified
Complementary Therapist.
Good research and assignment
skills will be required to
support the underpinning
theory within this programme.
On this course students will
study the following subject
areas:
^ Principles and Practices for
Complementary Therapies
^ Business practice
^ Body massage for
Complementary Therapies^ Aromatherapy
^ Reflexology
^ Anatomy, physiology and
pathology
^ Healthy eating and
wellbeing for the client
COURSE DURATION1 year
COURSE LOCATION
Hitchin centre
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Students require a Level 2
qualification in a relatedsubject, or four GCSEs at
grade C or above, including
English. Students are also
expected to have the ability
to undertake research andwork independently. Enrolment
is dependent on a successful
interview where students
must demonstrate interest,
enthusiasm and commitment.
PROGRESSIONOPPORTUNITIES
Upon successful completion
of this course, students can
progress onto a Level 4 course
or a degree, depending on
other qualifications attained.
There are also a variety of
employment opportunities in
this field working with salons,
spas health clinics and fitness
centres.
Level 3 DiplomainComplementary Therapies (FC116)
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This course is designed to
provide students with the
knowledge and skills to become
professional and skilled in all
aspects of Nail Technology. You
will study:
^ Working with colleagues
within the beauty related
industries
^ Health and safety practices
within the salon
^ Client care and
communication
^ Promote and sell products
and services
^ Apply and maintain nail
enhancements
^ Airbrush designs for nails
^ Advanced nail art
COURSE DURATION
1 year
COURSE LOCATION
Hitchin Centre
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Level 2 Diploma in Nail
Technology Enhancements and a
successful interview
PROGRESSION
OPPORTUNITIESYou can progress into
employment as a professional
nail technician within beauty
salons, spas, hairdressing salons,
fitness studios or run your own
business as a freelance nail
technician.
Level 3 Diplomain Nail Technologies(FH035)
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The course will provide a
professional qualification in
advanced beauty therapy
techniques including:
^ Permanent hair removal
(electrical epilation)
^ Facial electrotherapy
treatments
^ Body electrotherapytreatments
^ Microdermabrasion
^ Full body massage
COURSE DURATION
1 year
COURSE LOCATION
Hitchin centre
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
You will need a full VRQ or NVQ
Level 2 in Beauty Therapy, plus a
satisfactory reference from your
previous course tutor or employer.
PROGRESSION
OPPORTUNITIESYou will be able to work within
the Beauty Industry in any field
including beauty clinics/salons,
spas, health farms, cruise ships
or being self employed. You
may also choose to further your
studies progressing onto a Level 3
Complementary Therapy Course,
Level 4 in Management and
Advanced Techniques.
Level 3 Diplomain Beauty Therapy(FH030)
WorldSkills UK enables studentsand professionals from awide variety of occupationsto showcase their skills incompetition with others bothlocally and nationally.
After winning her regional heats,Eleanor fought off competitionfrom around the UK, being
judged on client consultationskills, her technique, health andsafety, hygiene and after care;with judges commenting of howfocused she was throughout thecompetition.
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nationalfinalsoftheWorldSkillsUKcompetition,crowningherasthenumberonereflexologistintheUK.
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This course will equip you with
the practical skills, underpinning
theory and experience to enter
the theatrical and media make-
up industry.
You will study:
^ Character make-up design
including prosthetic
application
^ Special effects and media
make-up
^ Cosmetic and photographic
make-up
^ Camouflage make-up
^ Airbrush make-up
^ Hairdressing techniques formedia make-up
^ Wigs and postiche
^ Relevant theory including
anatomy & physiology and
design brief
COURSE DURATION
1 year
COURSE LOCATION
Hitchin Centre
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
To enrol on this course, students
require a Level 2 qualification
in beauty therapy or make
up, or have acquired relevant
and demonstrable industry
experience. Mature students
are also encouraged to apply.
Students also require a grade
A-C in Maths or English at GCSE,
or equivalent.
PROGRESSIONOPPORTUNITIES
Upon successful completion
of this course, students can
progress onto the Level 4
Diploma in Management
and Advanced Techniques -
Theatrical Make-Up course.Students can also enter
employment as a make-up artist
in the media industries.
Level 3 Diploma in Theatrical and MediaMake-up (FC029)
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This course will provide
you with a professional
qualification in Body Massage
for Complementary Therapies.
You will study:
^ Principle and practice of
Complementary Therapy
^ Business Practice
^ Anatomy, physiology and
pathologies
^ Body Massage for
Complementary Therapies
COURSE DURATION
1 year
COURSE LOCATION
Hitchin centreENTRYREQUIREMENTS
Students require a
Level 2 qualification in
a related subject, or
four GCSEs at grade
C or above, including
English. Students are also
expected to have the ability
to undertake research and
work independently. Enrolment
is dependent on a successful
interview where students
must demonstrate interest,
enthusiasm and commitment.
PROGRESSION
OPPORTUNITIESThere are a variety of
employment opportunities in
this field working with salons,
spas health clinics and fitness
centres.
Level 3 Diploma in Body Massage
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This course is designed for
professional therapists who
want to progress their career
to a higher level and advance
their technical skills in the latest
technologies. It includes the
following management modules:
^ Quality management of
client care
^ Salon management
^ Marketing within the hair and
beauty sector
^ Sales management
^ Public relations in the hairand beauty sector
^ Research within the hair and
beauty sector
^ Advanced epilation
techniques
^ Laser and light treatment for
hair removal
^ Enhance appearance
using Micro-pigmentation
treatment
COURSE DURATION
1 year
COURSE LOCATION
Hitchin centre
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
To enrol on this course, students
require a Level 3 qualification
in Beauty Therapy and some
experience within the industry
is desirable. Places will be
offered subject to a successful
interview. Applicants need to
demonstrate interest, enthusiasm
and be able to commit to home
study and research.
PROGRESSIONOPPORTUNITIES
Upon successful completion
of this course, students can
seek employment within a
management role or self-
employment within the industry.
Level 4 Diploma in ManagementPractice and Advanced Techniques -
BeautyTherapy (FH008)
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This course is designed for the
professional make-up artist or
those qualified to level 3 within
make-up artistry who want to
progress their career to a higher
level and advance their technical
skills in the latest technologies.
It includes the following
management modules:
^ Quality management of client
care
^ Marketing within the hair and
beauty sector
^ Sales management
^ Public relations in the hair and
beauty sector
^ Create and cast prosthetics
^ Apply prosthetic pieces
^ Manage the creation of a hair
style collection
^ Research in the media make-upindustry
COURSE DURATION1 year
COURSE LOCATIONHitchin centre
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
To enrol on this course, students
require the Level 3 qualification
in Theatrical Make Up/Specialist
Make Up. Places will be offered
subject to a successful interview.
Applicants need to demonstrate
interest, enthusiasm and
commitment.
PROGRESSIONOPPORTUNITIESUpon successful completion of this
course, students can progress to a
Degree course in a related subject,
employment in a management role
or self-employment as a make-up
artist in a growing industry.
Level 4 Diploma in Management Practice& Advanced Techniques Theatrical and
Media Make-up (FH009)
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