Hair, Beauty & Holistic Therapy Part-time Courses - Bridgend College

Hair, Beauty & Holistic Therapy UPskill
Hair, Beauty & Holistic Therapy
The department of Hair, Beauty & Holistic Therapy is located within our
industry standard salon facilities at our Bridgend Campus.
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Many learners complete a number of courses within the
department and often return to update their skills as industry
standards develop.
Learners enjoy hands on experience in Intuition, the College’s
training salon, with staff who are highly qualified and active
practitioners in their field of expertise.
For course enquiries, please email the department:
hair&beauty@bridgend.ac.uk or Student Services: enquiries@bridgend.ac.uk
SUBJECT AREAS AVAILABLE
WITHIN THIS DEPARTMENT
INCLUDE:
- Hairdressing
- Nail Technology and Beauty
Specialist Techniques
- Swedish, Indian Head and
Sports Massage
Hairdressing
City & Guilds NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing
LOCATION: BRIDGEND CAMPUS
LENGTH OF COURSE: 2 years, 30 weeks per year
DAYS & TIMES: Year 1: Wed 1pm – 8pm
Year 2: Wed 1pm – 8pm
FEES: £451 per year, plus a studio fee of £30 per year
Learners will also be required to purchase a training kit
and uniform for this course, along with training heads
and hair products. You will also need to supply
portfolio files.
SHORT COURSES Hairdressing
The following courses are available as short programmes:
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to
develop a broad range of hairdressing skills and includes
both theory and practice. Learners are expected to
develop a portfolio of work and, ideally, seek to gain
salon experience throughout the duration of this course.
References may be requested when you apply for this
course.
• Continual Professional Development (CPD) for Hairdressing Practitioners
• Specialist Awards in Hairdressing
For further information, please contact Engage Training
Tel: 01656 302 363 or Email: engagetraining@bridgend.ac.uk
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Hair, Beauty & Holistic Therapy UPskill
Beauty Therapy
VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Nail Technology
LOCATION: BRIDGEND CAMPUS
LENGTH OF COURSE: 30 weeks
DAYS & TIMES: Mon 5.30pm – 9pm
Additionally learners may be asked to attend up to
3 individual specified days in order to complete the
assessment criteria.
FEES: £232 plus a studio fee (to be confirmed)
Learners will also be required to purchase a training kit
and uniform for this course.
Learners who have not already registered with VTCT will
need to pay a £16 Lifetime Registration Fee.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course will cover both the
theoretical and practical aspects of salon nail services
including manicure treatments and nail extension
technology. Learners will be required to produce a
portfolio of written evidence.
If learners have not previously achieved the Level 3
Diploma in Health, Safety, Security and Employment
Standards, it will be integrated into this course and will
be assessed via external test papers.
References may be requested when you apply for this
course.
VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Specialist Techniques
LOCATION: BRIDGEND CAMPUS
LENGTH OF COURSE: 36 weeks
DAYS & TIMES: Wed 9am – 8pm
FEES: £595 plus a studio fee of £35
Learners will also be required to purchase a training kit
and uniform for this course.
Learners who have not already registered with VTCT will
need to pay a £16 Lifetime Registration Fee.
There will also be optional extra fees for additional modules
undertaken within this course such as ear piercing
and self tan and a stationary payment for files.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course enables learners
to study the basics of beauty therapy practices to a
professional level including skincare, makeup and
lash and brow treatments, wax depilation, manicure
and pedicure. If learners have not previously achieved
the Level 3 Diploma in Health, Safety, Security and
Employment Standards, it will be integrated into this
course and will be assessed via external test papers.
References may be requested when you apply for this
course.
SHORT COURSES Beauty Therapy
The following courses are available as short programmes:
• Spray Tanning
• Wax Depilation
• Continuous Professional Development (CPD) for Beauty Practitioners
• Certificate in Threading (pre-requisite – Level 2 Beauty Therapy qualification)
• Certificate in Semi-permanent Lash Extensions
(pre-requisite – Level 2 Beauty Therapy qualification)
• Level 3 Certificate in Nail Technology
• Certificate in Nail Treatments
For further information, please contact Engage Training
Tel: 01656 302 363 or Email: engagetraining @bridgend.ac.uk
Holistic Therapy
VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Swedish Massage
LOCATION: BRIDGEND CAMPUS
LENGTH OF COURSE: 30 weeks
DAYS & TIMES: Wed 6pm – 9pm
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FEES: £199
Learners who have not already registered with VTCT will
need to pay a £16 Lifetime Registration Fee.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The practical and theoretical
skills of body massage are taught to a professional level
in conjunction with anatomy and physiology.
If learners have not previously achieved the Level 3
Diploma in Health, Safety, Security and Employment
Standards, it will be integrated into this course and will
be assessed via external test papers.
References may be requested, and an interview and
medical check will be carried out.
VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Indian Head Massage
LOCATION: BRIDGEND CAMPUS
LENGTH OF COURSE: 15 weeks
DAYS & TIMES: Day to be confirmed, 5.30pm – 9pm
(Sept – Jan)
FEES: £124
Learners will also be required to purchase a uniform for
this course.
Learners who have not already registered with VTCT will
need to pay a £16 Lifetime Registration Fee.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Learners will study the
practical application of Indian Head massage techniques
and the supporting theory to a professional level. If
learners have not previously achieved the Level 3
Diploma in Health, Safety, Security and Employment
Standards, it will be integrated into this course and will
be assessed via external test papers.
References may be requested when you apply for this
course.

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VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy
LOCATION: BRIDGEND CAMPUS
LENGTH OF COURSE: 30 weeks
DAYS & TIMES: Wed 5.30pm – 8.30pm
FEES: £223
Learners will be required to purchase a kit and uniform
for this course.
Learners who have not already registered with VTCT will
need to pay a £16 Lifetime Registration Fee.
SHORT COURSES Holistic Therapy
The following courses are available as short programmes:
• Continuous Professional Development (CPD) for Holistic Therapy Practitioners
• Hot Stone Therapy (pre-requisite – Certificate in Swedish Massage)
• Level 3 Certificate in Swedish Massage
• Level 3 Certificate in Indian Head Massage
For further information, please contact Engage Training
Tel: 01656 302 363 or Email: engagetraining@bridgend.ac.uk
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is for those who
wish to extend their massage skills into the sports
setting or for those working in the Sports Industry.
If learners have not previously achieved the Level 3
Diploma in Health, Safety, Security and Employment
Standards, it will be integrated into this course and will
be assessed via external test papers.
Learners are required to produce a portfolio of written
evidence for this course. First Aid training will also form
part of this course.
References may be requested when you apply for
this course.
IT & Administrative Studies
Our Information Technology (IT) and Administrative courses are based at our
Bridgend Campus with some programmes also available at Maesteg.
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Courses are designed for learners wishing to gain
up-to-date skills in Information Technology (IT) and
Administrative Studies.
For course enquiries, please email the department:
it&admin@bridgend.ac.uk or Student Services: enquiries@bridgend.ac.uk
THE FOLLOWING SUBJECT
AREAS ARE AVAILABLE
WITHIN THIS DEPARTMENT:
- Cisco CCNA
- Computer Maintenance
- IT User Skills
- Administrative Studies
- NVQs in Business and
Administration
- Web Design
NEW FOR SEPTEMBER
2012:
- OCR Level 2 Certificate
in Supporting Legal Advice
Provision
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