Beauty Skills

Kick-start your journey in the Hair and Beauty industry with this hands-on course. Designed to help you build essential beauty skills and prepare you for further study in the sector this course gives you the chance to develop practical skills through a variety of exciting units.

A key part of your learning will include creating a hair and beauty image using colour, allowing you to showcase your creativity. You'll also explore a range of beauty treatments and techniques, including:

Hand and nail care
Foot and toenail care
Make-up application
Skincare
Nail art
Face painting
Plaiting hair

Beyond practical skills, you'll gain valuable knowledge in areas like health and safety, customer service, and promoting beauty products, giving you a well-rounded foundation for your future in the industry.

Units you'll study include:

Create a Hair and Beauty Image
The Hair and Beauty Sector
Follow Health and Safety
Customer Service Skills
Design a Retail Display
Promote Hair and Beauty Products
Face Painting
Nail Art
Skincare
Hand and Nail Care
Foot and Toenail Care
Make-up Application
Plaiting Hair

By the end of the course, you'll be equipped with the skills and knowledge to progress to the next level of vocational learning and take your first steps toward a rewarding career in the hair and beauty industry.

Please Click Here to view the specific entry requirements for our 16-18 Study Programmes.

You will be assessed through practical and written work, written tests, assignments and practical observations. All of these elements will support you to build a portfolio of evidence.

Upon successful completion of this qualification you can
advance your Hair and Beauty skills by enrolling on one of our
short courses or progressing on to Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Skills.

If you need help with affording college, there are an number of different finance and funding options available to you. You might be eligible for special bursary support or extra help from the government. Have a look at our fees, finance & funding page to find out all the information you need.

Learners are required to purchase a kit (Learners will be given approximate costs at interview) and enclosed toe black shoes, with no heel

Do you have a burning question about this course, or would you like to know more about the qualification you'll receive and how it will help your career?
Our Course Enquiries team is on-hand to answer any questions you might have about this qualification, the application process, enrolment, or anything else about life at The Manchester College.