COURSE AND CAREER GUIDE 2017/18 HAIR, BARBERING AND BEAUTY ACADEMY PASSPORT WWW.NORTHUMBERLAND.AC.UK
HAIR AND BEAUTY The UK hair and beauty industry is vibrant, dynamic and fast paced offering fantastic employment and training opportunities. In the North East the sector employs overs 38,000 people within hair, beauty, nails, barbering and spas. The sector forecasts continued growth too. Come and develop your creative side and enter into a world that can offer you foreign travel, television work, theatre work and self-employment to name just a few of the opportunities that can arise from becoming a hairdresser or make-up artist. The Graduate hair and beauty salons at our Ashington, Berwick and Hexham sites are run as commercial salons open to the public and offer a full range of beauty and hair treatments in an exciting training environment. At The Graduate training academy we will set you up to thrive in a creative industry that just keeps on growing. Study with us up to Level 4 which will qualify you to manage a salon or if you choose to go further you could progress to higher education to study at degree level. Graduate in style: Superb training with highly qualified staff 35 weeks from enrolment to a fully qualified beauty therapist or hairdresser Modern contemporary commercially run salons with state-of-the-art facilities in Ashington, Hexham and Berwick The salons are accredited as a Wella Centre of Excellence, each with a Wella Colour Master Students gaining national success year on year in competitions All Technical Diplomas carry up to 210 UCAS points 96% student pass rate* * Achieved in academic year 2013/14 The top class training and facilities in our hair salons have been recognised and awarded the prestigious Wella Centre of Excellence status. In the past five years Northumberland College has produced four British Champions and one finalist in the World Championships in hairdressing. Undertaking practical work experience is essential to stay on the course. You will be expected to provide some of your own clients for assessments and complete tasks to commercial timescales. Assessment is carried out during practical lessons and through online or written tests during theory sessions. In addition to your course, you will have to attend and complete GCSE English and Maths if you do not have a grade C or above. You will need to purchase your own kit and uniform for practical lessons, means tested bursaries are available to assist. WATCH OUR HAIR AND BEAUTY ACADEMY FILM NOW 160 Real Learning Great Jobs Bright Future Apply Now www.northumberland.ac.uk 161
Your Destination You will have the opportunity to get involved in practical work experience with a range of regional employers including Slaley Hall and Active Northumberland as well as participate in a range of trips and visits. students spend some of their time working in the brand-new The Tranquillity Spa at Ashington Leisure Centre, gaining practical work experience. Hair and Beauty students visited The Excel centre in London to see the latest hair trends, new products and live shows from the biggest names in the industry at Salon International. Hairdressing students were given the opportunity to watch professionals at work with a fantastic long hair seminar by Mark Izzard that demonstrated current avant-garde hair styles on selected models. Employers Forum Employers are a key driver on our courses we regularly meet with businesses through our Employers Forum to develop employer led curriculum and training. Level 2 hairdressers in Berwick supported a charity event for Berwick and district cancer care. The buzz on the day was amazing, the learner s confidence soared and feedback from clients was really positive. Student destinations Successful students have careers as hair stylists, beauty therapists and nail technicians in leading salons, resorts and even with cruise operators. Several students have also progressed to run their own successful businesses. State-of-the-art facilities Within this guide you ll find details of our luxurious The Graduate real commercial salons, where you will learn with industry standard equipment, leading products and develop customer service skills so you ll get real hands-on experience with industry standard equipment so you are prepared for your future career. Head and shoulders above the rest Hair and Beauty students achieved amazing success at the Association of Hairdressers and Therapists (AHT) national finals securing two golds, five silvers and a bronze. This was great experience for students for future projects where time is of the essence like being a make-up artist or stylist at a catwalk show. 162 Real Learning Great Jobs Bright Future Apply Now www.northumberland.ac.uk 163
Holly Bass stepped straight into a job as a hair stylist when she left Northumberland College. Holly, of Berwick, studied hairdressing fulltime at the campus for three years, leaving with a Diploma in Hairdressing. She also gained an NVQ Level 2 in Barbering and won highly commended student of the year 2014 at the college s Annual Awards Ceremony. She now works as a stylist at Studio Hair Design, undertaking Image a wide to be range of duties provided from cutting and colouring clients hair to shampooing and conditioning. Holly said: I really enjoyed my time at Northumberland College. My results from college helped me get the job, which I have now. I don t think I would have entered the profession at this level if I hadn t completed the college course. Showing what I had learnt at college meant I was able to work with clients and cut people s hair straight away. Level 1 Diploma in Hairdressing (VRQ) Course code HAI0001F You ll be introduced to styling hair including plaiting, twisting and colouring. This is the ideal course if you want an all-round introduction to hairdressing. The focus will be on helping you to develop the underpinning knowledge to pursue a career in hairdressing. You will be developing practical hairdressing and employment skills whilst working in a real-world commercial salon environment, alongside fully trained hair stylists. You will also get the opportunity to visit major hairdressing shows and competitions to gain a wide range of technical skills and allow your creative flair to develop. You don t need any formal qualifications to join this course. You could progress to the Level 2 course or find employment as a trainee hairdresser. THE AVERAGE SALARY OF A HAIR SALON MANAGER IS AROUND 19,000 Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing (VRQ) Course code HAI0002F Location Ashington, Hexham, Berwick You will study current cutting techniques, colouring, perming, creative styling and the wider skills needed to gain work in the hairdressing industry. It s ideal if you are interested in improving your existing hairdressing skills, as it covers all aspects of hairdressing in a real-world commercial salon environment. You will also get the opportunity to visit major hairdressing shows and competitions to gain a wide range of technical skills and allow your creative flair to develop. above ideally including English and maths or a relevant Level 1 qualification. You could progress to the course or find employment as a junior hairdresser. FULLY-TRAINED HAIRDRESSERS CAN EARN BETWEEN 14,000 AND 20,000 164 Real Learning Great Jobs Bright Future Apply Now www.northumberland.ac.uk 165
Advanced Technical Diploma in Hairdressing Course code HAI0008F You will gain the latest industry skills in various hairdressing services including creative cutting, creative colouring, colour correction and dressing long hair. You will have the opportunity to enter college and local hairdressing competitions. This course carries up to 210 UCAS points for progression to university. You should have a Level 2 qualification in hairdressing or barbering. or find employment as a hairdresser. Diploma in Hairdressing for Colour Technicians (VRQ) Course code HAI0052F This course is for anyone with a passion for developing their colouring skills. Our salons at Ashington, Berwick and Hexham are Wella Centres of Excellence, each with a Wella Colour Master who will show you how to enhance your colouring skills and techniques to enable you to perform to the highest level and with confidence. You should have a Level 2 qualification in hairdressing or barbering. or find employment as a hairdresser specialising in colouring. You will have the opportunity to get involved in practical work experience with a range of regional employers including Slaley Hall and Active Northumberland as well as participate in a range of trips and visits. 166 Real Learning Great Jobs Bright Future Apply Now www.northumberland.ac.uk 167
Spencer, of Berwick, studied hairdressing for three years and barbering for a year at the college's Graduate Salon in Berwick town centre before landing an apprenticeship at the House of Savanah salon, located in Newcastle City Centre. He now practices his hairdressing and beauty therapy skills at work while studying towards professional qualifications.spencer said: I found college a really good experience. It helped me get to where I am now. I know what I m doing in hairdressing because of Northumberland College. SPENCER LATHAM Hairdressing 168 Real Learning Great Jobs Bright Future Apply Now www.northumberland.ac.uk 169
Level 4 Diploma in Salon Management Level 2 NVQ in Barbering Advanced Technical Diploma in Barbering Course code HAI0040F Course code HAI0018P Course code HAI0024P Location Ashington, Berwick This is the ideal high-level qualification for those who have, or are looking to, run their own hair or beauty salon, provide professional training or improve their technical skills using the latest technology and techniques. You will study management practice and advanced techniques in the hair and beauty sector. You should have a relevant qualification. You could apply for a position as a salon manager or choose to continue your studies up to degree level. You will develop the skills required to work in the industry and gain an NVQ qualification. You will learn the most up-to-date skills required to work as a barber including shampooing, conditioning and treating the hair and scalp, cutting men s hair using basic barbering techniques, cutting facial hair to shape using basic techniques, drying and finishing men s hair, create basic outlines and detailing in hair, colouring and lightening men s hair. You will learn using both practical and theory methods in the classroom and in our brand-new barbering salon with the highest quality facilities and products available. You will be assessed in a real working environment preparing you for work readiness within the barbering industry. You will learn the most advanced techniques within the barbering industry. Units include creatively cutting hair using a combination of techniques, designing and creating a range of facial hair shapes, shaving, designing and creating patterns in the hair and providing client consultation services. You will learn using both practical and theory methods in the classroom and in our brandnew salon with the highest quality facilities and products available. You will be assessed in a real working environment preparing you for work readiness within the hairdressing and barbering industries. You will attend college one day per week and spend the remainder of the week working in a salon. You should have a Level 2 qualification in hairdressing or barbering. After completing this course you will be qualified to NVQ, a qualification recognised by employers within the barbering industry, which will help you to gain employment or you could progress to the Level 4 course in salon management. above ideally including English and maths or a relevant Level 1 qualification. After completing this course you can gain employment in the barbering industry or progress onto the NVQ course or an Advanced Apprenticeship in Barbering where you will learn how to provide shaving and massaging services. You will also study Functional Skills if you have not achieved a GCSE grade C in English and Maths. Your progress will be assessed by a range of methods including practical assessments, observations, online and written tests which are supported with a tutor-led theory session each week. This course carries up to 210 UCAS points for progression to university. 170 Real Learning Great Jobs Bright Future Apply Now www.northumberland.ac.uk 171
Level 2 Apprenticeship in Hairdressing* Duration 1-2 years Course code HAI0010P You will study current cutting techniques, colouring, perming, creative styling and the wider skills needed to gain work in the hairdressing industry. It s ideal if you are interested in improving your existing hairdressing skills, as it covers all aspects of hairdressing in real-world commercial salon environments. You will also get the opportunity to visit major hairdressing shows and competitions to gain a wide range of technical skills and allow your creative flair to develop. You will be employed in the workplace and gain formal qualifications through attendance at college or delivery in the workplace. or a relevant Level 1 qualification and be You could continue with your training by progressing to the Advanced Apprenticeship in Hairdressing. Advanced Apprenticeship in Hairdressing* Duration 1-2 years Course code HAI0011P This course is for passionate, interested hairdressers who would like to expand their knowledge and expertise whilst developing creativity and skills. You will gain the latest industry skills in various hairdressing services including creative cutting, creative colouring, colour correction and dressing long hair. You will have the opportunity to enter college and local hairdressing competitions. You will be employed in the workplace and gain formal qualifications through attendance at college or delivery in the workplace. You should have four GCSEs at grade C or or a relevant Level 2 qualification and be in salon management or find employment as a hairdresser. * You will learn using both practical and theory methods in the classroom and in our brand-new salon with the highest quality facilities and products available. You will be assessed in a real working environment preparing you for work readiness within the hairdressing and barbering industries. You will attend college one day per week and spend the remainder of the week working in a salon. You will also study Functional Skills if you have not achieved a GCSE grade C in English and Maths. Your progress will be assessed by a range of methods including practical assessments, observations, online and written tests which are supported with a tutor-led theory session each week. Beauty Therapy The Graduate Beauty Salons at our Ashington, Berwick and Hexham sites are Dermalogica approved salons, using top quality products for training students. students will spend some of their time working in the brand-new The Tranquillity Spa at Ashington Leisure Centre, gaining practical work experience. YOU WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO COLLABORATE WITH OUR FASHION AND PHOTOGRAPHY STUDENTS TO DEMONSTRATE YOUR STYLING SKILLS IN AN EXCITING CATWALK SHOW Undertaking practical work experience is essential to stay on the course. You will be expected to provide some of your own clients for assessments and complete tasks to commercial timescales. Assessment is carried out during practical lessons and through online or written tests during theory sessions. In addition to your course, you will have to attend and complete GCSE English and Maths if you do not have a grade C or above. You will need to purchase your own kit and uniform for practical lessons, means tested bursaries are available to assist. TUTORS HAVE LOTS OF EXPERIENCE, WHICH THEY PASS ON TO HELP YOU LEARN WATCH FORMER STUDENTS HAYLEY AND RACHEL TALK ABOUT HOW THEIR COURSE INSPIRED THEM TO LAUNCH THEIR OWN BEAUTY SALON, STUDIO BE 172 Real Learning Great Jobs Bright Future Apply Now www.northumberland.ac.uk 173
Level 1 Diploma in Beauty Therapy (VRQ) Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy (VRQ) Advanced Technical Diploma in Beauty and Spa Therapy Course code BEA0001F Duration Course code Location One year BEA0002F / BEA0003P (Full and part-time available) Ashington, Berwick, Hexham Duration Course code Location One year BEA0004F Ashington, Berwick, Hexham You will be introduced to facial treatments, manicures, pedicures, make-up, nail art and face painting this is the ideal course if you want an all-round introduction to the beauty industry. You will develop practical beauty and employment skills whilst working in a real-world commercial salon environment, alongside fully trained beauty therapists. You will also get the opportunity to visit trade fares and competitions to gain a wide range of technical skills and allow your creative flair to develop. This is the perfect course if you are interested in training for a career as a beauty therapist, nail technician or on a cosmetic counter. You should have two GCSEs at grade For above. You could progress to the Level 2 course in either Beauty Therapy or Hair and Media Make-up. This course covers all aspects of beauty in a real working commercial salon environment and is ideal if you are interested in working within beauty salons, cosmetic counter sales, beauty related careers, or as a self-employed beauty therapist or consultant. You will study both practical techniques and theory covering a wide range of areas including health and safety, facial skincare treatments, make-up, waxing techniques, nail enhancements and nail art, eyelash and eyebrow treatments and manicure and pedicures. During your course you will also have the opportunity to gain extra qualifications such as Dermalogica Skincare Training, Semi- Permanent Eyelash Extensions, Hopi Ear Candling and Spray Tan. You will also get the opportunity to visit major beauty shows and competitions to gain a wide range of knowledge and develop your skills. or a relevant Level 1 qualification. This course will develop your creativity and skills needed to work in the popular and highly demanding beauty world. You will gain up-to-date industry skills in facial, massage and body treatments and study client care and communication and learn how to personalise treatments to meet your clients needs. You will build upon your current skills incorporating further treatments such as specialised facials, epilation, hot and cold stone therapy, hot stone massage and microdermabrasion. Ideal if you are interested in facial and body therapies as performed in health spas and beauty salons. This qualification is essential if you want to progress in the beauty therapy industry. As part of this course you will work at the brand-new Tranquillity Spa at the new Ashington Leisure Centre on Tuesdays 9:00am-1:30pm with the opportunity for future job prospects. This course carries up to 210 UCAS points for progression to university. You should have four GCSEs at grade C or above, ideally including English and maths or a relevant Level 2 qualification. You will be required to have a salon placement in order to do this course. in salon management or find employment as a beauty therapist in salons, spas, on cruise liners and health farms or as a mobile beautician. After building your skills and knowledge at this level, you could progress to the course or an Advanced Apprenticeship in Beauty Therapy. 174 Real Learning Great Jobs Bright Future Apply Now www.northumberland.ac.uk 175
Level 4 Diploma in Salon Management Level 2 Apprenticeship in Beauty Therapy Advanced Apprenticeship in Beauty Therapy Level 2 Diploma in Nail Technology Services Course code HAI0040F Duration 1-2 years Course code BEA0036P Duration 1-2 years Course code BEA0037P Course code BEA0078E Location Ashington, Hexham This is the ideal high-level qualification for those who have, or are looking to, run their own hair or beauty salon, provide professional training or improve their technical skills using the latest technology and techniques. You will study management practice and advanced techniques in the hair and beauty sector. You should have a relevant qualification. You could apply for a position as a salon manager or choose to continue your studies up to degree level. BEAUTY THERAPISTS TYPICALLY EARN BETWEEN 12,000 AND 17,000 A YEAR. SALON MANAGERS CAN EARN OVER 20,000 This course covers all aspects of beauty therapy in a real working commercial salon environment and is ideal if you work in a beauty salon and want to gain a qualification. You will gain up-to-date industry skills in facials, head massage, eye treatments, waxing, make-up and manicure and pedicure treatments with nail art. You will learn treatments from specialised facials to nail treatments and be able to personalise them to meet your clients needs. You will study both practical techniques and theory covering a wide range of areas including health and safety, team work, promotions and reception skills. or a relevant Level 1 qualification and be You could continue with your training by progressing to the Advanced Apprenticeship in Beauty Therapy. Ideal if you are interested in facial and body therapies as performed in health spas and beauty salons. This qualification is essential if you want to progress in the beauty therapy industry. You will gain up-to-date industry skills in facial, massage and body treatments. You will learn treatments from electrotherapy facials to hot stone massage and be able to personalise them to meet your clients needs. You should have four GCSEs at grade C or, or a relevant Level 2 qualification and be in salon management or find employment as a beauty therapist in salons, spas, on cruise liners and health farms or as a mobile beautician. You will gain up-to-date industry skills in various nail services including manicures, pedicures, nail art, gel nail enhancements, self-tanning treatments, eye treatment and make-up. Ideal if you want to start working in the industry straight away as a nail technician in a hair or beauty salon or nail bar. or a relevant Level 1 qualification and be You could continue with your training by progressing to the course or Advanced Apprenticeship in Nail Services. 176 Real Learning Great Jobs Bright Future Apply Now www.northumberland.ac.uk 177
Advanced Technical Diploma in Nail Technology Certificate in Artificial Nail Structures Level 2 Apprenticeship in Nail Services* Advanced Apprenticeship in Nail Services* Course code BEA0079E Duration 16 weeks Course code BEA0101F Duration 1-2 years Course code BEA0055P Duration 1-2 years Course code BEA0056P This course is for anyone wanting to advance their nail enhancements skills to cover all systems (gel, liquid and powder and fibre glass) and learn advanced nail art and competition techniques. You will be trained to the highest of standards using CND Gel, Shellac and Liquid and Powder, ensuring you are fully trained and employable for the industry. CND is an award winning global brand that revolutionises the nail fashion and beauty industry. This course carries up to 210 UCAS points for progression to university. You should have the Level 2 Diploma in Nail Technology Services. You could continue with your training by progressing to the course or Advanced Apprenticeship in Nail Services. You will learn how to apply and maintain nail enhancements including gel, liquid and powder and silk and fibreglass using CND nail systems. This is a short 16 week course and ideal for people in the nail industry wanting to advance or develop their skills in nail technology. It is preferred, although not essential, that you have a manicure certificate or beauty therapy qualification. in salon management or find employment as a nail technician. This course is for anyone who currently works in nail services or beauty therapy who wants to gain up-to-date industry skills in various nail services including manicures, pedicures, nail art, gel nail enhancements, self-tanning treatments, eye treatment and make-up. Ideal if you want to start working in the industry straight away as a nail technician in a hair or beauty salon or nail bar. or a relevant Level 1 qualification and be You could continue with your training by progressing to the Advanced Apprenticeship in Nail Services. This course is for anyone who currently works in nail services or beauty therapy who wants to advance their nail enhancements skills to cover all systems (gel, liquid and powder and fibre glass) and learn advanced nail art and competition techniques. You will be trained to the highest of standards using CND Gel, Shellac and Liquid and Powder, ensuring you are fully trained and employable for the industry. CND is an award winning global brand that revolutionises the nail fashion and beauty industry. You should have four GCSEs at grade C or or a relevant Level 2 qualification and be in salon management or find employment as a nail technician. * You will attend college one day per week and spend the remainder of the week working in a salon. You will also study Functional Skills if you have not achieved a GCSE grade C in English and Maths.Your progress will be assessed by a range of methods including practical assessments, observations, online and written tests which are supported with a tutor-led theory session each week. 178 Real Learning Great Jobs Bright Future Apply Now www.northumberland.ac.uk 179
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