Are you passionate about hairstyling and dreaming of making a mark in the ever-evolving world of hairdressing?
Do you aspire to be the next top hairdresser in the UK? showcasing your creativity and talent to the world?
With motivation, dedication, and the right training, the sky’s the limit!
Join our professional salon team and be part of a growing industry of hairdressers at Botanica.
Our comprehensive training programme is designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the competitive hairdressing industry.
At Botanica, you’ll benefit from a curriculum that mirrors the latest trends and techniques in the industry, offering you a blend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience.
To boost your confidence and practical skills, you’ll also have the opportunity to work one day a week in a salon, gaining valuable work experience and exposure to real-world salon operations.
Here’s a snapshot of what you’ll learn in our hairdressing programme:
Shampoo and Conditioning – Learn how to perform professional shampooing and conditioning treatments that cleanse and prepare the hair and scalp for further services.
Follow Health and Safety in the Salon – Understand essential salon health and safety protocols to ensure a safe and hygienic working environment for both clients and staff.
Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector – Gain insight into the hair and beauty industry, its career opportunities, and what it takes to succeed as a hair professional.
Styling Women’s Hair – Master the art of styling women’s hair using a range of tools and techniques to create both everyday and special occasion looks.
Presenting a Professional Image in the Salon – Develop your personal presentation and professional conduct to reflect industry standards and build client trust.
Plaiting and Twisting Hair – Explore creative styling techniques such as plaiting and twisting to add texture, dimension, and flair to your hair designs.
The Art of Colouring Hair – Learn how to apply colouring techniques to transform hair using semi-permanent and temporary colour products, while understanding the science behind colour selection.
Styling Men’s Hair – Discover how to style men’s hair using modern techniques and tools to create on-trend, personalised looks for male clients.
Salon Reception Duties – Gain practical experience in managing salon reception responsibilities including client bookings, telephone handling, and customer service.
The Art of Dressing Hair – Learn how to design and create elegant and fashion-forward updos and styled looks for weddings, events, and editorial settings.
Create a Hair and Beauty Image – Collaborate with others to design and produce a complete hair and beauty look, showcasing your creativity and technical skills in a themed photoshoot or event.
Working with Others – Develop strong teamwork and communication skills that are vital in a salon environment, enhancing collaboration and client care.
3 GCSE grades 1-3 or equivalent and an interview with our team, good communication skills and a positive attitude.
ESOL learners must hold a Level 1 ESOL qualification.
You will be continually and formally assessed during this course.
Theory assessments will be carried out via assignments and formal testing and practical assessments will be carried out in our on site salon, Botanica.
All assessments will be measured against the nationally recognised standards of the awarding body, City and Guilds.
You may also be asked to carry out case studies and research work at home.
Our highly professional and experienced salon teaching team will help and support you every step of the way.
With industry experience under their belts to ensure your learning experience is packed full of the latest trends and techniques, the team adapt their teaching style to suit each student, making your time with us as personal and enjoyable as possible.
We work with a wide range of professional hair companies and brands, such as Wella, Osmo and Milk Shake, to give you the up to date product knowledge and skills requested by today’s employers.
All practical sessions will take place in our commercial, industry standard salon Botanica which is equiped with customer reception, two hair salons, dedicated barbering and make-up space, nail bars and beuaty suites.
You will also be invited to buy a salon uniform to wear throughout the course.
We’ll let you know the cost of this when you enrol.
Check out how we are embedding sustainability throughout our hair and beauty courses:
When you finish this course, you can either step into an juinor role with in a hair or beauty salon, or progress to one of our level 2 courses.
There will be an additional cost for a hairdressing kit whcih you’ll use throughout the course and a salon uniform.
We’ll let you know the cost of these when you enrol.
Most people aged 19 years and over can qualify for free course fees and there are grants and bursaries you can apply for to help cover the costs of coming to college, depending on your circumstances.
If you don’t qualify for funding help and have to pay for course, you could pay a 25% deposit and four consecutive monthly standing order payments for the balance. The course fee must be over £100 to qualify.
For one to one advice, contact our friendly team who will assess your individual circumstances and give you the right information. You can contact them on 0191 490 2246 [email protected] or via Live Chat.
If this is a Level 3 qualification and you may qualify for free course fees and there may be grants and bursaries you can apply for to help cover the costs of coming to college, depending on your circumstances. If you already have a full level 3 qualification and are aged 19 or over you can pay the fee in full upfront and receive a 10% discount. Or you can apply for an Adult Advanced Learner Loan, a low interest loan with no upfront fees that you pay back in installments once you’re earning. For more information, come along to an Enrolment Event, call 0191 490 4627 or email [email protected]
Those aged under 18 years old are not eligible to study this course as it is a part time programme.
Whatever support you need, we’re here for you and will make sure you get the most out of your time at college. We have expert teams in place to look after every single one of our students.
To contact our dedicated Learning Support team email [email protected] or head to Live Chat
Knowledge
Education and Training: Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
English Language: Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Customer and Personal Service: Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Public Safety and Security: Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Psychology: Knowledge of human behaviour and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioural and affective disorders.
Median Salary
£21,718
Averge Qualifications
Mechanical: Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Building and Construction: Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Engineering and Technology: Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Design: Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
£35,424
Transportation: Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
£36,118
Fine Arts: Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
Sales and Marketing: Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
£33,166
Chemistry: Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
Mathematics: Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Computers and Electronics: Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
£49,610
Administration and Management: Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modelling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Economics and Accounting: Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
£67,398
£14,175
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Using mathematics to solve problems.
Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
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