Hair and Media Make-Up

The Diploma in Hair and Media Make-up is a qualification that has been specifically designed to enable you to learn both aspects of hairdressing and media make-up.

This qualification will provide you with all the skills and techniques covering the following units;-
Health and safety practice in the salon
Client care and communication in beauty related industries
Applying make-up
The art of photographic make-up
The art of dressing hair
Create an image based on a theme within the hair and beauty sector
Body art design
Client consultation for hair services
Cut women's hair
Plaiting and twisting hair
Shampoo and condition the hair and scalp
Make and style a hair addition

4 GCSE's of grade 3 or higher including English or Math's and/or a prior achievement of a Level 1 Beauty Therapy or Hairdressing qualification along with a subject specific interview.

The study programme provides an opportunity for you to develop a variety of practical, theoretical and employability skills. Within this qualification you are required to complete a minimum of twenty four hours of work experience

You will be on a course where assessment of practical observations supports your programme of learning.

You will build a portfolio of evidence and assessed continually through practical assessment, exams and assignments.

Upon successful completion of this qualification, learners will be able to progress onto either a Level 3 Diploma in Theatrical, Special
Effects and Hair and Media Make-Up or any of the following Level 2 qualifications; NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy General, NVQ Diploma in Nail Services, NVQ Diploma in Barbering

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

If you need help with affording college, there are a 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.

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