Professional Services

This pathway is suitable for giving learners a great introduction to the exciting world of Professional Services including Beauty, Hairdressing & Aesthetics. Gain an understanding of the industry by exploring both hair and beauty, build your practical skills, and grow your confidence with important soft skills too.

​This qualification is designed for learners who want to prepare for further learning or training in the Hair, Beauty & Aesthetics sector.

This Pathway covers a very wide range of basic areas related to the skills and knowledge required for preparing to work in the Hair, Beauty & Aesthetics Industry.

The following areas that can be covered within this qualification:

• Presenting a professional image in a salon
• Working with others
• Basic hand care, skin care, nail art and shampooing
• Basic make up application and face painting
• Women’s hair styling
• Using temporary colour to create an image
• Health and safety
• Reception duties
• Create a hair and beauty image

​Course content explained -

• Year 1 - Introduction to Beauty
• Year 2 - Diploma in Beauty Therapy Level 1
• Year 3 - Diploma in Beauty Therapy Studies Level 2
• Year 4 - Diploma in Beauty Therapy Treatments Level 3

Progress and achievements are recorded by learners creating a portfolio of coursework to provide evidence of their work. Maths and English are exam-based assessments.

There are Several levels within this pathway. Each learner will be internally assessed and placed on the correct level based on their skills and prior achievement within the subject.

• Entry level 3 - No formal qualifications
• Level 1 - Previous qualifications which will be assessed on application
• Level 2 - Level 1 qualification
• Level 3 - Level 2 qualification

After completing our programme, learners can progress into work with the skills and experience necessary to apply for apprenticeships or employment.