This qualification allows you to explore the exciting world of hair and beauty and the environment in which its industries operate. If you enjoy looking back in time to explore changing trends and developments within the hair and beauty sector, finding out how science is used to create products, and understanding why we create images for business use, then this qualification is for you.
What the course involves
You will study how hair and beauty has developed from ancient times to the present day and develop hair styling, make-up and manicure technical skills to produce your own photographic image. You will explore ethics of product testing, effects of ingredients on hair and skin and how disorders of the hair and skin can impact services.
This qualification has three units:
To gain this qualification, candidates must successfully achieve both of the following assessments:
There are no formal entry requirements to access this qualification and no prior knowledge, skills or understanding is required, although an interest in Hair and Beauty studies is a must.
Career opportunities
This course can offer you opportunities to study vocationally related qualifications such as Beauty Studies, Hairdressing and Media Hair and Make-up Studies. This qualification will also be useful for those seeking apprenticeships in Hairdressing, Barbering, Beauty Therapy and Nail Services. This qualification is also helpful for those wishing to pursue a career/qualifications in other industries — Business Studies, Fashion, Photography, Theatre, Media, Travel and tourism, Retail and Complimentary therapies.
Post-16 opportunities
Your understanding and skills can be developed further through progression to other qualifications, such as A levels or specific to a sector, including:
You would also find the understanding and skills useful to progress to an apprenticeship.