Hair & Beauty Courses & Apprenticeships
The industries of hairdressing, barbering, and beauty continue to advance. If you aspire to pursue a career within these fields, it is crucial to acquire the necessary technical skills and knowledge. Additionally, it is important to gain a comprehensive understanding of all aspects involved in running a successful salon, ranging from sales, and marketing to management. Moreover, you will learn these skills and gain practical experience through working in The Princes Salons exclusive to Chelmsford College. Our courses are designed to help you succeed in the hair and beauty sector, whether you want to work for an existing salon or become self-employed.
We offer a number of specialist pathways to help develop a career in hair and beauty, such as Hairdressing, Barbering, and Beauty Therapy. Our courses are offered at various levels, including full-time and part-time programmes as well as apprenticeships, ensuring a broad spectrum of opportunities for career advancement and skill enhancement within the hair and beauty sector.
Full-Time Courses
| Gateway Entry Level 3 Certificate in Hair and Beauty Therapy | 36 weeks |  |
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| VTCT Level 1 Diploma in Beauty Therapy, Level 1 | 1 year | |
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| VTCT Level 1 Diploma in Hairdressing, Level 1 | 1 year | |
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| VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Specialist Techniques, Level 2 | 1 year | |
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| VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Women’s Hairdressing, Level 2 | 1 year | |
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| VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Treatments, Level 3 | 1 year | |
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| VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Women's Hairdressing | 1 year | |
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* Selected online courses could be fully-funded via the Government Adult Education Budget for learners who meet the age, residency and previous qualification criteria.
Adult Learning Courses
| Level 2 Certificate in Barbering | 15 weeks |  |
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| Level 2 Certificate in Nail Technology | 15 weeks | |
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Apprenticeships
| Apprenticeship Hair Professionals, Level 2 | 2 years |  |
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| Apprenticeship Advanced and Creative Hair Professional, Level 3 | 18 months | |
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