Level 2 Award in Nail Technology (VTCT)

This 14-week VTCT course will prepare you to become a nail technician. The course will teach you the practical skills to enable you to apply, maintain and remove nail enhancements, using either UV gel, liquid and powder or wrap nail systems. Additionally, you will also learn the underpinning theory knowledge required to successfully complete the […]

Hairdressing – Level 3

Student demonstrating to a student techniques using a mannequin

This one-year course is for students who have an existing Level 2 qualification in hairdressing who want to take their skills to a higher level. It combines advanced and creative techniques to further develop your practical skills preparing you for a successful career in hairdressing. You will be working in a real-life salon environment at […]

Hairdressing – Level 2

Student demonstrating to a student techniques using a mannequin

This one-year course prepares you for a career in the hairdressing industry. You will build your knowledge of the underlying principles and practical skills, and also study the everyday aspects of running a hairdressing business. Your skills will be developed through working in a real-life salon environment at The Retreat, with practical assessments on members […]

Hair & Beauty – Level 1

Student demonstrating to a student techniques using a mannequin

This one-year course is the first step towards a career in the hair and beauty industry. You will learn the underlying principles and practical skills required for the industry by working in a real-life salon environment at The Retreat, our on-site salon with two highly equipped hair salons and three beauty salons, completing practical assessments […]

Hairdressing – Adult Level 3

Student demonstrating to a student techniques using a mannequin

This one-year course is for students who have an existing Level 2 qualification in hairdressing who want to take their skills to a higher level. It combines advanced and creative techniques to further develop your practical skills preparing you for a successful career in hairdressing. You will be working in a real-life salon environment at […]

Hairdressing – Adult Level 2

Student demonstrating to a student techniques using a mannequin

This one-year course prepares you for a career in the hairdressing industry. You will build your knowledge of the underlying principles and practical skills, and also study the everyday aspects of running a hairdressing business. Your skills will be developed through working in a real-life salon environment at The Retreat, with practical assessments on members […]