Are you passionate about hairstyling and dreaming of making a mark in the ever-evolving world of hairdressing?
Join our professional team and be part of a growing industry of hairdressers at our state-of-the-art salon 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.
Three GCSE grades 1-3, preferably including maths and English.
Plus an informal interview with a member of our teaching team.
You will be continually assessed throughout your programme with practical assessments performed in our state of the art hair salons.
Theory is assessed through written assignments.
All courses are delivered by highly skilled and experienced salon team who design their sessions to accommodate all different learning abilities, wherever possible.
An important part of your course will be an industry placement.
This is your chance to see the industry and get some real-life experience, which is always good for your CV!
You will also get to work with our various partners who come to college to share their experiences and can inspire your career path.
Check out how we are embedding sustainability throughout our hair and beauty courses:
You will require a kit and uniform, which will allow you to present a professional image and develop your skills in our own salon Botanica, we will invite you to our summer open event where we share all the information on how to get your hands on everything you need.
After the course, you’ll be able to progress onto level 2 in hairdressing or onto an apprenticeship.
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.
Our specialist teams can help with:
See here for more information, pop into one of our enrolment events, call us on 0191 490 4627.
This course is free to those aged under 19 years old.
Most people aged 19 years and over can qualify for free or reduced price 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 already have a full level 3 qualification and are aged 19 years over, you can apply for an Advanced Learning Loan or pay the fee upfront in full and qualify for a 10% discount.
You can get more information at our enrolment events, by calling 0191 490 0300 or email us at [email protected]
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
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.
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.
English Language: Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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.
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.
Median Salary
£14,175
Averge Qualifications
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
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.
£21,718
Mathematics: Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
£29,063
Clerical: Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
Computers and Electronics: Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Law and Government: Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
£25,576
Design: Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Fine Arts: Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
Communications and Media: Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
£23,875
Foreign Language: Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
£29,430
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.
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.
Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Using mathematics to solve problems.
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