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There is NO direct entry to this course for school leavers. This course will allow you to develop your knowledge and understanding of relevant anatomy and physiology in beauty therapy. You will also develop your communication and customer service skills consulting with clients, successfully promoting and retailing products and providing a range of beauty treatments including electrotherapy, body massage and stone therapy.
You will learn from teachers with a wealth of experience from the beauty sector and will get to apply those skills in our beauty salon, Kudos, where you will work with real paying customers. Source: Vector Rankings 2022
On this course you will follow a full-time Study Programme made up of the following four compulsory elements to best prepare you for progression to employment, apprenticeships, further study or applying to university.
Work experience for a minimum of 37 hours or, on some courses, up to 50 days over an academic year.
You will be expected to find placements by researching companies, contacting employers and speaking with college staff.
English and maths where students have not yet achieved GCSE grade 4 or above in these subjects.
Additional enhancing activities such as tutorials and work-related learning, including careers fairs, site visits and guest speakers, to help further develop the personal skills relevant to your progression goals.
The Beauty Diploma qualification
As part of the course you will also take part in industry trips and activities including networking events, visits and guest lectures. Previous events have included: Visits to trade shows Guest speakers Salon, spas and cruise ship visits.
Training at Southampton College will give you a huge advantage as you will learn in our purpose built hair and beauty salon, Kudos. You will learn with industry standard equipment working under supervision with real, paying clients to give you a wealth of experience.
Additional Information
If you will be aged 19 before the start of the second year of this course, you will be liable to pay a fee for that year. Please contact us for more information. Uniform The beauty industry is a professional career with health and safety regulations set by City & Guilds; therefore, we have certain rules within the beauty salons that you must adhere to.
You will not be able to learn and work in our beauty salons without the following:
Please note that uniforms are purchased through the college suppliers to ensure a high standard of presentation in our Kudos Hair and Beauty Salons. Consumables of £30 will have to be paid at the first session of the course.
Level 2 VRQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy OR equivalent AND GCSEs grade 4 or above in English and maths.
You will need to attend a College interview.
May not meet the entry requirements? Check out our Level 2 Beauty course.
College is not just about your course – it’s an opportunity to have fun, meet new people and explore your interests! You can socialise with friends in the café and comfy seating areas, join a club or sports team or attend exciting events around the college. Many of our enrichment opportunities are also great on your CV or UCAS application to demonstrate your commitment and enthusiasm outside of your studies.
Your time at college can also be affected by life or health difficulties, and it’s okay to need support. Our specialist teams are here every day to listen and give advice, whether it’s about career planning, financial support, mental health, or something else. And if you have a long-term support need or medical condition, we’ll work with you on personalised learning support to help you achieve your full potential.
