Destination courses are for more advanced ESOL students, and consist of about 50% English and 50% vocational study.

Factsheet

Who is This Course For?

Bilingual adults who want to improve their English and gain basic knowledge and skills in hairdressing and beauty therapy. The course combines language learning with practical tasks in the college's salons in order to build your confidence and prepare you for further training and employment.

Entry Requirements

You do not need to have any previous qualifications in hairdressing or beauty therapy. You will be interviewed before you enrol on the course, and you will have a written assessment to establish your level of language skills. (You will need to be able to demonstrate language and literary skills at Level 3.)

About the course

You will study:

• Hairdressing skills
• Health and safety
• Beauty therapy
• IT
• English: speaking, listening, reading and writing
• Numeracy/maths.

You will have a group tutorial every week. Your tutor will support you throughout the course and ensure that your learning needs are met.

How will I be assessed?

Assessment is continuous throughout the course and you will build a portfolio of work leading to BTEC NVQ Level 1 in Hairdressing and BTEC NVQ Level 1 in Beauty Therapy. You will also work towards Skills for Life qualifications.

Where next?

You will be encouraged to develop your own learning plans for the future and you will have the opportunity to get advice from careers advisers and other agencies. When you complete this course, you may wish to go on to further study leading towards the NVQ Level 2.

How to apply?

You do not need to complete an application form for this course. However, we do need to ensure that the course is right for you. Please call us on 020 8326 2020 or drop in to the college during opening hours for an informal chat before you enrol.