Hairdressing & Beauty 2018 - 2019
For the future you want
Edinburgh College offers a range of courses, working in a live, realistic environment in our professional training salons to get you ready for a career in hairdressing, beauty or complementary therapies.
Our hair & beauty training academies will provide you with the practical skills you need to prepare you for your career. You will gain real work experience, learning on the job and developing your hairdressing and beauty skills at our state of the art salons on campus using top industry brands including Elemis, Dermalogica and Wella.
Hairdressing & beauty is one of the fastest growing industries in the UK. Whether you choose to work in a salon or start your own business, Edinburgh College is the place to learn. You can even start your training with us on a schools college partnership programme and progress on to study to HND level in the area that interests you most.
Edinburgh College training salons are designed to give students the best experience to ensure they are fully competent for the industry. Students participate in our evening employability salons performing the latest treatments and services using prestigious products that are well known in the industry.
Edinburgh College hairdressing & beauty students continually raise money for charity. Last year over a 3 month period our student raised more than £3,500 for good causes in Edinburgh, with their 2016 charity roadshow giving people in need hair & beauty treatments to lift their spirits. The money raised went to the charities they visited including MND Scotland, Breast Cancer Care, Marie Curie, When You Wish upon a Star, Save the Children and Little Princess Trust.
HAIRDRESSING & BEAUTY FACILITIESEdinburgh College is one of only 2 Scottish colleges to be recognised as a Wella Centre of Excellence, and is the first flagship Vocational Training Charitable Trust (VTCT) College in Scotland. These professional recognitions highlight the exceptional standards of facilities we can offer and training we provide to our learners.
We work closely with high-end brands, such as Elemis, Dermalogica and Wella, this enables us to provide our learners with the best product and treatment training possible for their future.
In 2014 Edinburgh College became Scotland’s first ‘eco’ college hair and beauty academy. The new Elemis & Wella Academy is the first of its kind to provide a range of environmental features, including special filtration hoods that extract particles from the atmosphere to improve the air quality within the salon. This enables students who suffer from asthma to work.
The academy also offers a Nioxin clinic, in conjunction with Wella. Our specially trained students work within the clinic, to provide thorough consultation which focuses on hair and scalp conditions where they advise clients on effective solutions. This specialist clinic is one of the first to be built in a college environment.
This year we are proud to have launched our Aesthetic Beauty Clinic, where therapists perform the latest cosmetic skin peels, microdermabraison and learn all about non-surgical facial therapies. This new addition to our area is open both day and evening with Level 3 and HND students practicing and perofrming these popular advanced skin therapies.
PARTNERS
Hairdressing and Beauty students continually host events throughout the year. Visit the training salons website page or follow us on Facebook to be kept up to date with events and offers.
EVENTS
Denise McAdam, stylist for the likes of the Royals and supermodels, is the patron of our Hairdressing Academy.
DENISE MCADAM
In 2016 our HNC Beauty Therapy students worked closely with Edinburgh based charity Changing Faces Scotland, aiding those with facial disfigurements.The students held a pamper day in which nearly £600 was raised in just one day. Level 3 Beauty students also backed the charity's pledge campaign in which they were committed to respecting #faceequality in everything that they do. They would challenge bias and discrimination and treat all staff and customers equally and fairly whatever the appearance of their face or body. This was later featured on the charity's website.
Beauty students used their spraypaint skills for a showbiz challenge on BBC One’s The One Show.
Beauty Therapy students helped presenter Dom Littlewood test spray guns for painting fences. They were enlisted for the consumer challenge for their spraypaint expertise and filmed the section in the summer at Edinburgh’s Royal Botanic Gardens.
SPOTLIGHTBEAUTY STUDENTS’ SHOWBIZ SPRAYPAINT ON BBC’S THE ONE SHOW
Our barbers regularly visit the Salvation Army Hostel in Edinburgh. This gives the residents who are homeless a chance to be treated to a haircut and beard trim The students enjoy going out into the community and gain a lot from the experience and all the students find this rewarding.
SALVATION ARMY
Our new academy will accommodate any skills gaps and allow candidates the option to take on extra training with the delivery of short 1-2 day courses on a variety of current trends and therapies popular to our industry. These certificated, stand-alone courses are optional courses for our students and will enhance their skills and employability opportunities.
SHORT COURSE ACADEMY
In June 2017 a group of our barbering students set up shop as part of the Scottish National Portrait Galleries’ Razor’s Edge outreach project. The project accompanied Looking Good: The Male Gaze from Van Dyck to Lucian Freud, an exhibition of 400 years of male style icons.
SPOTLIGHTBARBERING STUDENTS ON THE RAZOR’S EDGE FOR NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY PROJECT
The event was targeted towards young men, however all visitors to the gallery were welcomed to chat about their appearance, to identity with the male image over the centuries, whilst enjoying a free haircut in the barber’s chair by our student barbers.
Daniel Warren’s documentary film gets ‘up close and personal’ with those in the barber’s chair and can be viewed at the following:
Search: Edinburgh College Razor’s Edge Barbershop
In 2016 we were honoured to have Chris Foster, one of the leading players in the UK’s male hairdressing industry, to become the first patron of barbering
at Edinburgh College. He passed on his expertise to our students with a fantastic training session including creative cutting, and a detailing and pattern master class.
Chris Foster who is the Creative Director at The Refinery in Mayfair in London. He has also worked for the famous Harrods Barbershop in central London.
He has won numerous awards including 3 times winner of “black hair and beauty barber of the year”.
He has recently been elected as the Barbering Ambassador for the hairdressing and barbering council.
Medusa Hairdressing Edinburgh collaborated with our Edinburgh College Level 3 Hairdressing students.
The students created Avante Garde, show stopping hair styles. The photographs were judged and the winners received a scholarship for training in one of Medusa’s top Edinburgh salons.
COLLEGE’S FIRST PATRON OF BARBERING
STUDENTS SECURE HAIRDRESSING SCHOLARSHIP
Level 5Equivalent toNati onal 5
Level 6Equivalent toHighers
Level 7Equivalent toAdvanced Higher
Level 4Equivalent toNati onal 4
Level 3
HAIRDRESSING & BEAUTYCOURSE PROGRESSION
BarberingSVQ Level 2
Barbering VTCT Level 3 (Fast Track)
HairdressingSVQ Level 2
HairdressingSVQ Level 3
Beauty TherapyVTCT Level 3
Wellness Therapies Level 6
Beauty TherapyMake Up Level 3
Beauty TherapyVTCT Level 2
Cosmeti c Make-Up and Beauty Consultancy Level 2 Certi fi cate
HairdressingSVQ Level 1
VTCT Creative Hairdressing and Make-Up Trends (SCP)
Entry to Learning for Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
Barbering
Hairdressing
Beauty Therapy
Level 8Ready for employment
Arti culati on(Aligned uni courses)
Level 6Equivalent toHighers
Level 7Equivalent toAdvanced Higher
HAIRDRESSING & BEAUTYCOURSE PROGRESSION
Barbering VTCT Level 3 (Fast Track)
HairdressingSVQ Level 3
Beauty TherapyVTCT Level 3
Wellness Therapies Level 6
Beauty TherapyMake Up Level 3
HNC Beauty Therapy
HND Beauty Therapy (Year 1)
HND Beauty Therapy
HND Beauty Therapy (Year 2)
Employment
Employment
Arti culati on to University
Indirect Progression
Direct Progression
Schools College Partnership
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Courses have clear progression routes onto other college courses, university or employment.
Apply online or contact our course informati on advisors on 0131 660 1010or [email protected].
Course Name: As it appears on the website I G F 8
Course Descripti on: Brief outline of the course. Visit our website for more informati on.
Course entry requirements: Entry requirements stated are minimum requirements and may be subject to alterati on. Please check the website for full entry requirements.
CampusG: GrantonMD: Midlothian
MR: Milton RoadS: Sighthill
Mode of att endanceF: Full ti meP: Part ti me
E: EveningO: Open Learning
SCQF levelWhat level the course is listed as on the Scotti sh Credit and Qualifi cati ons Framework.
I: The course is open to applicati ons from internati onal students.
IELTS = The Internati onal English Language Testi ng System
Beauty
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Entry to Learning for Hairdressing & Beauty G PT 3
An introduction to a variety of the skills required for the hairdressing and beauty industry. By developing these skills you will have a greater insight to each discipline enabling you to progress into your chosen field.
Must be 16 years of age by August 2018 and have a minimum of 2 Core Skill passes at SCQF Level 3.
Cosmetic Make-Up and Beauty Consultancy Level 2 Certificate G MR F 5
This 18 week course offers learners an introduction into make-up application and teaches you the skills to instruct clients on how to apply their own make-up. The course also includes the art of photographic make-up, where we cover period, fantasy and bridal make-up looks.
Must be 16 years of age by 28th August and minimum of 3 passes at SCQF Level 4 This course has 2 intakes: 1. August 18 - January 19 2. January 19 - June 19
Beauty Therapy Make–Up VTCT SVQ Level 3 NVQ Diploma G F 6
This 18 week course will advance your make-up skills. You will learn specialist techniques in camouflage make-up, airbrush make-up, and advance your skills in fashion and photographic make-up. You will also learn how to safely apply single eyelash extensions and self-tanning products.
Must be 16 years of age by 28th August and a minimum of Level 2 Beauty Therapy or Level 2 certificate in Cosmetic Make-up and Beauty Consultancy.
Beauty Therapy VTCT Level 2 G MR F 5
This course will introduce you to the practical skills needed for the beauty industry and includes knowledge in anatomy and physiology. You will work in our realistic salon environment carrying out practical treatments to gain valuable practical experience.
Must be 16 years of age by 28th August and a minimum of 3 passes at SCQF Level 4 preferably in English, Biology and another science.
Hairdressing and Barbering VTCT SVQ Level 1 G MR F 4
Learning the skills you would need for an assisting role within the hairdressing salon, this will prepare you to progress onto further hairdressing courses with practical and theory sessions and build your hairdressing skills.
Must be 16 years of age by August 2018 and a minimum of 2 Core Skill passes at SCQF Level 3.
Hairdressing VTCT SVQ Level 2 G MR F 5
An introduction to a variety of the skills required for the hairdressing industry. Working practically and attending theory sessions to gain the knowledge to complete assignments, and gain experience working on clients in a salon environment.
Must be 16 years of age by August 2018 and a minimum of 2 National 4 passes at SCQF Level 4 or Level 1 Hairdressing qualification.
Hairdressing VTCT SVQ Level 3 G MR F 5
Enhancing the hairdressing skills and knowledge you have already gained at Level 2. Developing your creativity and passion for hairdressing by progressing to a more technical and supervisory level within the industry.
Minimum recognised Level 2 Hairdressing qualification and a work placement must be in place prior to course starting.
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Beauty Therapy VTCT SVQ Level 3 G MR F 6
Build on your skills and knowledge to combine practical and theory work in areas such as massage and electrotherapy, with real-life experience working in our training salons.
All applicants must hold a minimum of relevant Level 2 Beauty Therapy qualification.
Wellness Therapies Level 6 G F 6
A fantastic course which focuses on healthy lifestyle and wellness. Learn techniques in body massage, scalp, neck and shoulder massage, Thai foot massage and facial massage. You will be provided with knowledge on body structures and anatomy, healthy eating and wellbeing, relaxation techniques, how to manage stress and also how to make natural products.
Must be 16 years of age by 28th August and minimum of 4 passes at SCQF Level 5 preferably in English, Biology or or a qualification at SCQF Level 5.
Beauty Therapy HND (2 Years) G F 7/8
This 2 year course prepares you for the beauty industry at the highest level of qualification. You will learn all the aspects of the industry including advanced beauty treatments to meet industry requirements.
Minimum of 2 Highers preferably English & Biology or relevant NC at SCQF Level 6.
Beauty Therapy HNC G MR F 7
Develop your beauty skills and knowledge by progressing to a technical and supervisory level. You will learn therapeutic skills needed to move into the highest level of the beauty industry.
Minimum relevant Level 3 Beauty Therapy qualification.
Beauty Therapy HND (2nd Year) G F 8
The highest level of study for Beauty Therapy. Building on your previous experience and skills, furthering your passion to meet the beauty industry requirements.
Minimum HNC Beauty Therapy qualification
Hairdressing & Beauty
Hairdressing
Schools College Partnership (SCP)
Barbering SVQ Level 2 G F 5
Learning the essential skills required to work in the barbering industry over 18 weeks. You will develop a variety of cutting and clippering techniques whilst working in our realistic salon environments to give you the most valuable practical experience.
Must be 16 years of age by August 2018 and a minimum of 2 National 4 passes at SCQF Level 4 or Level 1 hairdressing qualification.
Barbering VTCT Level 3 NVQ Diploma (Fast Track) G F 6
Enhance your existing barbering skills and knowledge gained at Level 2. This course will equip you with a more advanced skillset to enable you to develop your passion for barbering.
Minimum recognised Level 2 Hairdressing qualification or equivalent and a work placement must be in place prior to course starting. This course starts August 18 - January 19.
NEW COURSESThis year Edinburgh College was the first college in Scotland to offer the most up to date and current HNC Beauty Therapy which will then progress to the new HND 2nd year from August 2018. We are excited and looking forward to promoting some of the new therapies and aesthetics within our realistic employability salons.
We have also introduced 2 newfast track courses - Level 2 Beauty Consultancy, which can be offered as a standalone course or learners can progress onto our new Level 3.
MAKE-UP ROUTE Airbrush make-up, the art of photographic make-up & camouflage make-up techniques are all units within these courses which are new to the beauty department.
Creative Hairdressing and Make-Up Trends (SCP) G MR PT 3
Learn skills in basic make-up application and manicure within our beauty department and in our hairdressing department you will learn how to plait, shampoo and condition hair.
Must be in attending school in S4.
Edinburgh College is a registered charity in Scotland. Charity number SCO21213
For up-to-date informati on on our course selecti on or to speak to an advisor please call 0131 669 4400.
Our course portf olio, mode of att endance and campus allocati on may be subject to alterati on.
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