Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
Karen Goodman, Head of Hair and Beauty
Are you interested in hair styling, skincare, make-up application or beauty treatments? Do you have good social and communication skills? If you are hardworking, confident and have a caring nature you are an ideal candidate to apply for a hair and beauty course at York College.
University Centre Degree Courses
Adult Courses
- Beauty Therapy Hot Stones (1 day) York College Certificate
- Beauty Therapy Level 2 Diploma (VRQ) City and Guilds
- Beauty Therapy Simple Back Massage(1/2 day) York College Certificate
- City & Guilds Level 1 Certificate in Hairdressing
- City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Women's Hairdressing
- City & Guilds Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Barbering
- City & Guilds Level 3 VRQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy Techniques
- City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Womens Hairdressing
- Level 3 VTCT Certificate in Swedish Massage
- VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Reflexology
- VTCT Level 4 Diploma in Salon Management
Vocational Courses
- Introduction to the Beauty and Media Sector VRQ Certificate Level 1 (Foundation Learning)
- Introduction to the Hair Sector NVQ Certificate Level 1 (Foundation Learning)
- Beauty Therapy VRQ Level 2
- Hairdressing VRQ Level 2
- Hair and Media Make-up Diploma Level 2
- Beauty Therapy VRQ Level 3
- Hairdressing VRQ Level 3
- Theatrical, Special Effects and Hair and Media Make-up Diploma Level 3
Apprenticeships
Dress code
Students working towards qualifications in Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy and Media Make up are required to follow the dress code outlined below;
Media Hair and Makeup – College uniform, long hair must be tied up off the face and neck, nails must be short and product free. No jewellery, piercings or retainers.
Beauty Therapy - College uniform, long hair must be tied up off the face and neck, nails must be short and product free. No jewellery, piercings or retainers.
Hairdressing & Barbering – College uniform, minimal jewellery.
Massage and Holistic courses - College uniform, long hair must be tied up off the face and neck, nails must be short and product free. No jewellery, piercings or retainers.
ALL STUDENTS WILL NEED SMART, BLACK FULL LENGTH TROUSERS AND BLACK FLAT SHOES (NOT TRAINERS, BOOTS OR SANDALS) FOR THE FIRST DAY OF THEIR COURSE.