Beauty Care and Make-up SCQF 5 (Fort William) NC

What is special about this course?

Get the knowledge, understanding and skills required for further study within Beauty Care and Make-up or to gain employment at a junior level within the sector, including the wedding market.

The emphasis of the award is to develop basic skills with a focus on practical activities which will be carried out in our specially equipped college training salon.

During the course, we introduce you to using a range of digital technologies, which will help you to get the most from the course and at the same time to develop these skills.

Learners are required to undertake study and develop practical skills out with the college environment, as well as bringing in models to the college salon.

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements
• NPA Beauty skills, NPA Cosmetology
• Students should have a minimum of 2 National courses at SCQF level 4 or 5. A science is desirable.
• Candidates will also be considered by merit based on their portfolio and previous experience.
• Other equivalent qualifications or experience
• You must provide a strong personal statement on your application

Entry requirements (mature students)
• Relevant industry work experience is desirable.
• Selection by interview and assessment.
• Completion of Level 4 Hair or Beauty and successful interview process.

Additional selection requirements
• If you do not have the entry requirements, you can be considered by demonstrating in your personal statement your skills, experience and enthusiasm and passion for beauty.
• You will be invited for an individual interview, where you can find out more about the course and tell us why you’re interested in this subject area or we’ll make an offer based on your application.

Unit contents include:

• Facial skin care
• Day make-up and basic corrective make-up
• Manicure, pedicure and nail enhancements
• Bridal and evening make-up
• Portfolio presentation
• Applying practical skills
• Selling skills
• Event and wedding hair styling
• Massage
• Waxing
• Embedded development of core and essential skills

More than just your subject

Imagine coming out of college with your subject qualification PLUS a portfolio of skills endorsed by employers. That's exactly what you will get with us. Our skills+ portfolio is part of your full-time course. You will develop skills in digital literacy, entrepreneurship, metaskills, work-readiness, net-zero, wellbeing, and the skills you need for your future aspirations. Our skills+ portfolio becomes your portfolio to take away with you. Whilst studying your subject you will build your skills+ portfolio and gain confidence and resilience along the way.

Equipment

A kit and tunic will be provided for every student. Student not eligible for bursary or EMA will be able to purchase a kit through the college for no more than £100.  

Students may wish to purchase ring binders and poly pockets for theory work and any other stationery they may require.

Internet connection and a suitable device with headphones, microphone and camera (minimum spec) is required. Please email us if you have any concerns about connectivity or equipment.
 

Fees

Find out more about fees, fee waivers and funding options.

Funding

Students may also qualify for bursary funding.