Course Information

Beauty, Hairdressing & Complementary Therapies

HelloThank you for considering Pembrokeshire College.

Here you’ll find out all about our Beauty, Hairdressing and Complementary Therapies programmes.

Our coursesIn this section you’ll find out about the

courses on offer and the entry

requirements.

(all courses are subject to interview)

Traineeship Engagement - Hair & BeautyNo formal entry requirements. Must be aged between 16 and 18.

Level 1Beauty Therapy OR HairdressingTwo GCSEs at grade D or above (may include 1 relevant equivalent) to include English Language or First Language Welsh.

Level 2Beauty TherapyThree GCSEs at grade D or above (may include 1 relevant equivalent) to include English Language or First Language Welsh, Science and preferably Mathematics or Numeracy.

HairdressingTwo GCSEs at grade D or above (may include one relevant equivalent) to include English Language/First Language Welsh and Science plus either Level 1 Diploma in Hairdressing or Level 2 Certificate in Hairdressing.

Complementary Therapies (Part-time study)Two GCSEs at grade D or above (may include 1 relevant equivalent) to include English Language or First Language Welsh and Science.

Barbering (Part-time study)Please enquire

Level 3Beauty Therapy OR Hairdressing OR Complementary TherapiesNo direct entry. Progression from the Level 2 course (subject to successful Progression Board outcome).

About the

courseWe have some of the

best lecturers and learning facilities

in Pembrokeshire.

Here you’ll find out a bit more about the

course and the facilities.

BackgroundIf hair, beauty, spa therapies and creating a great personal image is important to you then you’ll love our hairdressing, beauty therapy and complementary therapies courses.

Offering a variety of specialised full and part time programmes, you will soon be on the right track to gaining qualifications and skills that could allow you to practice all around the world.

FacilitiesLearners benefit from seven dedicated and recently refurbished salons including commercial salons for hair, beauty and complementary therapies. Carrying out treatments on paying clients forms an integral part of the course and learners are expected to develop reception and customer service skills alongside their main programme to allow them to progress in the industry.

Guest LecturesWe work closely with local employers and industry professionals to show learners the full breadth of opportunities available within this booming industry. We have strong relationships with local salons and spas as well as with global companies such as Steiner Cruise Liners with several hair and beauty students currently working on cruise ships in the Caribbean.

CompetitionsWe encourage all learners to take part in local and national competitions. Current and former students have achieved success in past competitions building both their confidence and their skills - making them attractive to future employers.

Skills you’ll learn

Here are some of the key skills you can

expect to learn whilst studying on one of

these courses.

Communication and teamwork

Customer service

Creativity

Marketing skills

Literacy, numeracy and employability skills

££Aesthetic TherapistAromatherapist Barber Beauty BuyerBeauty ConsultantBeauty TherapistColourist Complementary TherapistCosmetics AdvisorCreative Director FacialistHair StylistImage ConsultantIPL/Laser SpecialistJunior HairdresserMake-up ArtistMasseurNail TechnicianNaturopathOsteopathReflexologistSalon AssistantSalon ManagerSkincare SpecialistSkin Spa TherapistSpa ManagerSpecial Effects Make-up ArtistStylistVisual Merchandiser

Career CoachUse the Career Coach tool on our website to find out more about the

careers on offer and the earning potential: pembrokeshire.emsicc.com

Here are some average salaries for

the hair & beauty industry:

Hairdresser £17,098Beautician £18,179

Visual Merchandiser £18,637Complementary Therapist

£19,843Cosmetic Laser Technician

£24,000Salon Manager £25,106Spa Manager £27,387

Reflexologist £20K-£35KOsteopath £39,229

Source: EMSI

What are the future

careers?Want to know what

you could progress to?

Here are just some of the possibilities.

Where are they

now?In this section you’ll find out what some

of our former students have gone

on to do.

Former learners have progressed into a broad range careers both locally and further a field. Here are a few examples:

Employment:St Bride’s Spa HotelRagdale HallSteiner Cruise ShipsBenefit Cosmetics CounterBoots LaboratoriesLocal Salons and SpasSelf Employment

Learners also choose to work abroad where they gain employment in resort spas and salons.

Further Study:Each year a small number of learners choose to progress with further study and go on to courses such as theatrical make-up, special effects make-up, hair design and cosmetics science.

Get ready

for CollegeRead this section to

find out if there’s anything that you can

be doing now to get you ready for

studying at College.

You should aim to purchase any kit or uniform before the start of term. You will be sent a pack containing details of anything you need to buy.

Undertaking work experience or volunteering in a salon prior to starting your programme of study would be enormously beneficial.

Make sure you have a ‘can do’ attitude. You need to be prepared to work hard and to arrive ready for your sessions.

Watch YouTube clips or documentaries that are relevant to the hair and beauty industry.

Use the Career Coach tool on our website to find out more about the careers on offer and the earning potential: pembrokeshire.emsicc.com

If you are already on a course in College, you must finish this course before you are able to move to a new course.

More info

This section contains some general

information on the College that we think you might find useful.

Remember that we’re still open and you can contact us anytime:

admissions@pembrokeshire.ac.uk

Levels ExplainedEntry Level and Level 1Our Level 1 and Entry Level courses are suitable for you have few of no formal qualifications. If you don’t get the GCSE grades you had hoped for, then you can start at Entry Level and work your way up.

Level 2Most of our Level 2 courses require you to have GCSE grades at D and some even require you to have achieved C grades in certain subjects. Entry requirements for each course vary so please check the website before applying.

Level 3If you have five GCSEs at grade C or above (some courses may require you to have achieved B grades in certain subjects) you can go straight in at Level 3 (equivalent to studying A-levels).

How to Apply1. Visit our website, select your course and apply online

You’ll need to create and account and this will be used to update you on the progress of your application. If you need any help with your application, please contact our Admissions team: admissions@pembrokeshire.ac.uk

2. InterviewOnce we have received your application we would normally invite you into the College for an interview. Given the current circumstances, you may be invited to a virtual interview instead.

3. OfferIf we are happy with your application and interview we will make you a conditional offer. Your place will be subject to you obtaining the necessary GCSE grades.

4. UpdatesWe’ll send you periodic emails between now and September to let you know we haven’t forgotten about you!

5. EnrolmentYou’ll be invited to an enrolment day in August where we will check your grades and enrol you on your course. If you don’t get your grades, don’t panic, our Advice and Guidance team will work with you to find a suitable alternative.