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Hair and Barbering
Hair and Barbering
Studying Hair and Barbering at Weston College
Open the door to a successful career in this fun and fulfilling sector! All courses are taught by industry experts in the Hair and Beauty Centre at the Knightstone Campus, where you will get real client experience. Some of our students have gone on to work as stylists in fashion/film/tv or opened their own hair salons/barbers.
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The Level 1 hair programme provides an insight into the industry. You will develop your knowledge and practical skills by studying a variety of units, including colouring hair, creating retail displays, styling women’s hair, s, plaiting and twisting, head and scalp treatments. You will develop your knowledge and skills by working in the Co...
Click HereThe traineeship is a flexible programme designed to develop your workplace skills and knowledge and build your English and maths. It is suitable for those who wish to study an intermediate apprenticeship but have not yet gained an employer or require confidence in the workplace. It is also a good choice for those who may need a little longer...
Click HereThroughout this qualification, you will develop your knowledge and understanding of relevant anatomy and physiology and health and safety. You will also develop the knowledge, understanding and skills to plan for and provide make-up applications, hair preparation services, fashion and editorial make-up and face and body painting. You will de...
Click HereHair Professional: Barbering, Apprenticeship
This apprenticeship will enable you to learn practical skills on the job as well as developing your theoretical skills in Weston College’s commercial salons. You will earn a wage and gain valuable work experience while also getting the benefits of being a student. You will learn the theory and skills needed to gain employment in the industr...
Click HereHair Professional: Hairdressing, Apprenticeship
This apprenticeship will enable you to learn practical skills on the job as well as developing your theoretical skills in Weston College’s commercial salons. You will earn a wage and gain valuable work experience while also getting the benefits of being a student. You will learn the theory and skills you will need to gain employment in the ...
Click HereThis qualification has been designed for learners wanting to progress to the Hairdressing or Barbering T level in September 2023. It has been specifically designed to bridge any gaps in knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to succeed on the T level. The assessments on this programme will help learners prepare for the expectations of the T ...
Click HereOn this programme you will gain a basic level of training in hairdressing, covering all the practical skills of a salon such as cutting, colouring, and styling. Your personal skills and confidence will be developed to enable you to work effectively and professionally with clients and colleagues. You will further develop your knowledge and app...
Click HereFashion, Theatre and Media Hair and Make-up studies, Diploma
Level 3 Diploma in Fashion, Theatre and Media Hair and Make-Up is a occupational qualification that provides learners with the knowledge, understanding and skills to work as a make-up artist. The content of this qualification is comprised of all the required elements to work effectively as a make-up artist including airbrush make-up for the f...
Click HereThis Level 3 hairdressing programme provides all the skills you will need to work effectively as a senior hairdresser or stylist. You will cover units including health and safety in the salon, hairdressing consultation, hair cutting and colouring, blow drying and finishing. You will also develop your knowledge and understanding of relevant ana...
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Daniel Green, Hair and Babering
Daniel Green
"The Barbering Study Programme Was Great And Has Prepared Me Both Practically And Mentally To Go Out Into The Industry And Gain Employment As A Qualified Barber.”
Former school: Priory Community School

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