Hair and beauty course

Hair and beauty is ideal for students who enjoy being creative, working with people and learning through practical experience. The course provides an introduction to the industry while helping students build their confidence, communication skills and understanding of the workplace.

At Century Training Academy, learning is tailored to each student’s individual needs and abilities. Students will progress at their own pace, receiving practical guidance and encouragement from experienced tutors throughout their course.

What Will You Learn?

The course combines practical hair and beauty techniques with the personal and employability skills needed to prepare for further learning or employment. Depending on the student’s level and abilities, the course will include:

• Carrying out basic manicures
• Blow-drying women’s hair
• Hair plaiting techniques
• Communication skills for hair and beauty
• An introduction to working in a hair and beauty salon
• Employability skills
• Preparing for interviews
• Preparation for further learning or employment
• Working safely and professionally
• Building confidence when working with clients and others

Qualifications and progression

Courses are available from Entry Level 3 through to Level 1, allowing students to work towards a qualification that reflects their current abilities and progress.

Alongside practical hair and beauty skills, the course helps students develop the confidence, communication and workplace skills needed for their next step. This could include progressing to further training, continuing their education or preparing for future employment within the hair and beauty industry.

1. Award
   An Award is usually the smallest qualification route. It allows learners to focus on specific skills or units within their chosen trade area. This can be a good starting point for learners who are new to the subject, building confidence or working towards further progression
2. Certificate 
   A Certificate is a more detailed qualification than an Award. It allows learners to develop a wider range of practical skills and knowledge within their chosen trade area. This route may be suitable for learners who are ready to complete a more structured programme and show progress across several areas of learning.
3. Diploma
   A Diploma is the largest qualification route. It gives learners the opportunity to build a broader understanding of their chosen trade area and develop a wider range of practical skills. This route may be suitable for learners who are ready for a more in-depth programme and are working towards further training, employment pathways or progression into a specialist area.

Meet the tutors

Janine Hill

Janine is our Hair & Beauty tutor at Century Training Academy, creating practical and engaging sessions where learners can get hands-on and express their creativity. She encourages students to try new skills, grow in confidence and take pride in what they achieve.

Jamie-Lee Gallagher

Jamie-Lee works alongside Janine in our Hair & Beauty department, bringing plenty of encouragement and support to every session. She enjoys helping learners get involved, build their confidence and develop their practical skills in a relaxed and welcoming environment.