Hair and Beauty

A basic introduction to hair and beauty skills and techniques, perfect for starting your journey. 

Learn professional beauty treatments, skincare, and customer care. 

Discover creative make-up techniques for fashion, media, and special occasions. This qualification focuses on the underlying principles and practices of professional make-up, skincare and styling. 

Learn core hairdressing skills including cutting, colouring, and styling.

Gain skills in classic and modern barbering styles and techniques. This is a practical qualification that will equip you with the skills to work within the barbering industry.

Advance your skills in specialist beauty treatments and client management, giving you the opportunity to develop your skills in running a beauty business.

Develop advanced skills in hair and media make-up artistry. This qualification focuses on the professionalism, creativity and requirements of the make-up industry. 

Advance your hairdressing techniques and client consultation skills. 

Hair and Beauty Level 1 

• 4 GCSEs at A*- D/grade 3 or above, including English Language and maths.

Beauty Therapy Level 2 

• 4 GCSEs at A*- C/grade 4 or above, including English Language and maths.

Hair and Media Make Up Level 2 

• 4 GCSEs at A*- C/grade 4 or above, including English Language and maths. 

Hairdressing Level 2 

• 4 GCSEs at A*- C/grade 4 or above, including English Language and maths.

Barbering Level 2 

• 3 GCSEs at A*- D/grade 3 or above, including English Language or maths.

Beauty Therapy Level 3 

• This is a progression qualification only after studying Level 2 beauty or similar equivalent qualification.

Hair and Media Make Up Level 3 

• This is a progression qualification only after studying Level 2 hair and media make up or similar equivalent qualification. 

Hairdressing Level 3 

• This is a progression qualification only after studying Level 2 hairdressing.

Hair and Beauty Level 1, Beauty Therapy Level 2, Beauty Therapy Level 3 

• Written assignments 

• Practical assessments 

Hair and Media Make Up Level 2 

• Written assignments 

• Practical assessments 

• Exams 

Hair and Media Make Up Level 3, Hairdressing Level 2, Hairdressing Level 3, Barbering Level 2 

• Written assignments 

• Practical assessments 

• Exams

After your course, you can: 

• Progress to university-level qualifications in beauty therapy, cosmetology, design, or related fields

• Start higher or Degree Apprenticeships in hair and beauty

• Begin your career in salons, spas, media, or freelance work

Exciting jobs in this sector include: 

• Hairdresser or Stylist 

• Barber 

• Beauty Therapist 

• Make-Up Artist (media, fashion, or special effects) 

• Salon Manager 

• Spa Therapist 

• Freelance Hair or Make-Up Artist 

Interview process 

For this course, the interview process for the includes an information session followed by a 1:1 chat with a tutor. During the information session, you will receive important details about the course structure and expectations, along with a chance to ask any questions. This is crucial to ensure you understand the course fully and how it aligns with your goals. 

Will this course suit me? 

This course is ideal for you if you love creativity and style, have a passion for hair and beauty, enjoy working with people, and are looking to develop practical skills and industry knowledge to start a career in the beauty industry. 

Staff and facilities 

At The Sheffield College, you will learn from highly qualified staff with a wealth of experience in both academic and hair and beauty sectors. The college offers excellent facilities to support your learning, including our very own Revive hair and beauty salon, hairdressing, media make-up, barbering, beauty and massage salons, interactive learning environments, and access to industry-standard resources.? 

Course enrichment? 

You will have the opportunity to engage in various enrichment activities such as industry visits, guest speaker sessions and workshops. 

You will be asked to purchase a uniform dependant on your course and a professional kit. Additional training events will be offered throughout the year at a cost. 

Students in financial hardship can apply for help through the Student Support Fund.