HND Diploma in Hair & Beauty (Specialising in Spa Management)

Course type: Full time
Duration: 2 years
Level: 4
Location: Station Plaza
Fee: Please visit our fee page here.

About this Course

The Hair, Beauty & Spa industry continues to expand provisions both nationally & internationally. There are many & varied employment opportunities ranging from starting up a business to working within multinational companies This course provides a nationally recognised qualification designed to give the advanced technical skills, knowledge & personal attributes to maximise opportunities for work in this enjoyable profession Students will have access to a wide range of leaning resource facilities including both training & commercial salons, hydrotherapy spa, laboratories & experience of spas & product companies around the country.

Syllabus

Year 1

• Salon management
• Sales management
• Working with & leading people
• Management of health, safety & security
• Human health & nutrition
• Provide spa therapy treatments
• Monitor & maintain spa facilities
• Reflexology
• Physiology of ageing
• Chemistry of Hair, beauty & Spa products
• Research project starts

Year 2

• Aromatherapy
• Advanced massage
• Personal & professional development
• Quality management & client care
• Employability skills
• Small business enterprise
• PR in the sector
• Research project completion
• Work based experience

Optional Units if any

There is scope to consider specialist units if demand exists.

Entry Requirements

Students must be over 18 and have gained a level 3 qualification in Hair, Beauty, Complementary Therapies or other related qualifications 2 A levels with supporting GCSE at least 3 grade C or above including English International Baccalaureate 24 points, Access course, For non-native speakers of English IELTS 6.0overall, 6.0 in writing Mature learners should demonstrate extensive work experience with a range of professional qualifications in that work sector

For more details or an informal discussion please contact:
Head of Sector Jill Silverthorne This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or HE Administrator Hannah King This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it To apply please use the Apply link on our website or come into our Station Plaza Campus to speak to a Student Adviser.

Areas of Study

The course includes a variety of theory & practical sessions including lectures, discussions, group work, visiting speakers, visits to spas & product manufacturers. Assessment methods include case studies, presentations, practical performance, projects, reports & essays.

Employment and Progression Opportunities

This course maximises the opportunities for employment at higher supervisory & management levels in salons & spas or related manufacturers of product & equipment, in training. Business enterprise encourages setting up your own business. Students who successfully complete can progress to related Degree courses