HAIR AND BEAUTY MANAGEMENT Level 5 Extended Diploma

Level 5
Higher Education
Newry Campus
This course is accredited by OCN NI.

Overview

This qualification will provide the learner with the advanced knowledge and skills required for a management role within the hair and beauty industry. The qualification will provide learners with a solid foundation in management skills, which can either be applied to the hair and beauty sector or transferred to other industries.

The over-riding consideration in admitting applicants to the course, is evidence that the learner or apprentice is likely to be able to complete the course satisfactorily.

Attendance at Individual or Group Pre-Entry Advice Sessions (IPEAS and GPEAS) may be required. These interviews may take place either on campus, via telephone or video call (Microsoft teams) and will play an important role in the selection of all courses.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age on or before 1st July in the year of proposed entry to the course.

Applicants should have obtained a Level 3 in either Hairdressing, Barbering or Beauty Therapy or equivalent.
Have attained at least 15 points at Level 2 or above (e.g. GCSE) or have alternative approved qualifications. This must include GCSE English Language Grade C or Essential Skills Communication Level 2 and GCSE Mathematics Grade C or Essential Skills Numeracy Level 2. In addition, applicants must provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English Language.
Interview required.

The College’s Admissions policy reflects the expectations of the UK Quality Code Admissions, Recruitment and Widening Access (Nov 2018)

Please note that applicants progressing to higher education courses at Level 4 and above in the College or UK Universities may require a specific GCSE/ A Level profile. In some cases, the Essential Skills in Literacy and Numeracy may not be a suitable alternative to a GCSE. The list of acceptable qualifications for equivalency to English and mathematics for Ulster University is available from the following link: https://www.ulster.ac.uk/apply/entrance-requirements#eng.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to check each University’s progression requirements before enrolling on a course at the College.

A base campus has been listed for the purposes for any face-to-face delivery.

Year 1:

Human Anatomy and Physiology for Beauty and Complementary Therapists.
Salon Management.
Sales Management Within the Hair and Beauty Industry.
Personal and Professional Development.
Research Project for the Hair and Beauty Industry.
Freelance Hair & Make up.
Lifestyle Advice for Clients.
Stress Management Strategies for Clients in the Hair and Beauty Industry.

Year 2:

Developing a Business Plan for a Hair and Beauty Business Start-Up.
Preparing to Start a Business Within the Hair and Beauty Industry.
Business Strategy Development for Hair and Beauty Businesses.
Human Resource Management Within the Hair and Beauty Industry.
Traditional Head Massage.
Salon Promotion Using Digital Marketing.
Marketing in the Hair and Beauty Industry.
Salon and Spa Scheduling.

Learning and teaching methods, which will enable the outcomes to be achieved include: lectures, seminars, group work, peer assessment, personal and group tutorials, self-directed learning and guest speakers.

Assessment methods that enable the outcomes to be demonstrated include: written assignments, practical work, case studies and group presentations.

The assessment of OCN NI qualifications is criterion-referenced and centres are required to assess learners’ evidence against published learning outcomes and assessment criteria. All units will be individually graded as pass or fail.

In order to achieve a pass in a unit, all learning outcomes and associated assessment criteria have to be met.

Uniform: You will be required to purchase uniform if you do not already have one. The current price is £22 (this is reviewed annually by the College and may be subject to change).

Stationery: Also required by students, which will be approximately £20 per year.

Please note: Where the exam/awarding body fee is listed as TBC in the full fee breakdown, the information has not yet been released by our partner awarding bodies for 23/24. This fee will be updated as soon as it becomes available.