skip to main content

Combined Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy (Level 2 Diploma)

City and Guilds
Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy

Course Overview

Are you interested in developing your skills to become a stylist or make-up artist of the future? Have you got the creative flair and do you want to learn all the tricks of the trade? If YES, this course will provide you with the skills and knowledge necessary to become a competent hairdresser and beauty therapist. This course will help you explore and develop the skills needed to turn your interests into a career. Determination and commitment are necessary attributes to be successful in this course. This course comprises of practical training & assessments carried out in our industry standard salons where you are taught by industry professionals. Our students have the opportunity to compete in Regional and UK competitions. In Year 2 you will work with clients in a realistic working environment.Grant support may be available for uniform and kit. Contact Student Services for more details .
  • Study Mode
    Full-Time
  • Duration
    2 Years
  • Campus
    Limavady
    Strabane
    Strand Road

Available Sessions

  • Course
    Campus
    Type
    Start Date
    Fees
  • Course: City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma Combined Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy
    Campus: Strand Road
    Type: Full Time
    Start Date: 01/09/2023
    Fees:
    -
  • Course: City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma Combined Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy
    Campus: Limavady
    Type: Full Time
    Start Date: 01/09/2023
    Fees:
    -
  • Course: City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma Combined Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy
    Campus: Strabane
    Type: Full Time
    Start Date: 01/09/2023
    Fees:
    -

Course Offering

  • Site location Limavady Main St Strabane Strand Road
Two young female students walking and laughing together

Course Modules

  • Unit 202 Follow health and safety practice in the salon
  • Unit 203 Client care and communication in beauty related industries
  • Unit 204 Provide facial skin care
  • Unit 230 Shampoo and condition the hair and scalp
  • Unit 231 Cut women’s hair
  • Unit 232 Colour and lighten hair
  • Unit 206 Remove hair using waxing techniques
  • Unit 207 Provide manicure treatments
  • Unit 208 Provide pedicure treatments
  • Unit 209 Apply make-up
  • Unit 210 Provide eyelash and eyebrow treatments
  • Unit 220 The art of photographic make-up
  • Unit 212 Create an image
  • Unit 227 Art of dressing Hair
Want to book your place?
Apply Now

Entry Requirements

UK Requirements

4 GCSEs (Grade D-G or above);Determination, a love of the subject, commitment to your studies and a good work ethic • the creativity to design and interpret hairstyles• excellent customer service and communication skills• organisational and time-keeping skillsIf you do not hold a GCSE in Math & English then you will complete Essential skills Numeracy & Communication alongside your vocational course

ROI Requirements

4 OLCs (Grade O6 or above) Determination, a love of the subject, commitment to your studies and a good work ethic • the creativity to design and interpret hairstyles• excellent customer service and communication skills• organisational and time-keeping skillsIf you do not hold a pass in Math & English then you will complete Essential skills Numeracy & Communication alongside your vocational course

Work Placement

Year 1-You will work in our industry standard salons under the guidance of your tutors.In the second year, students will be placed in a salon in industry one day per week to gain valuable work experience. As placement is an integral part of your qualification a self-declaration of current health status is implicit as part of the overall risk assessment process.

Fee Information

  • Additional Fees
  • Uniform - £30

What's Next?

Further Study

Successfully completing Level 2 in both vocational areas will allow you to specialise in either Hairdressing or Beauty Therapy at Level 3 which can lead to a career in salon work, teaching, health spas, cruise liners, theatre and television, retailing, marketing and artistic work.

Career Prospects

With experience, hairdressers and beauty therapists can command high salaries and are always in demand!Salary depends on experience and expertise. You can own your own business or progress into teaching.

Enquiry

  • Image of Rachel Buckley
    My time at the College has been amazing. The tutors are so helpful and encouraging, even in these difficult times where things are anything but normal. I can not recommend this course enough for anyone who has a passion for Art and Design!
    Rachel Buckley
  • Image of Suzanne Ramage
    When I finish my Foundation Degree I plan to progress to University and do a Bio-Medical Degree and eventually work in a forensic lab.
    Suzanne Ramage
Your browser is out-of-date!

Update your browser to view this website correctly. Update my browser now

×