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The Academy of Hair and Beauty Studies
Courses
| Qualification type | City & Guilds Advanced technical diploma level 3 |
| Duration | 1 year |
| Study times | You will be expected to be in college for a minimum of 3 days per week, from 9:00 to 4:00. Your timetable will be confirmed at induction. |
| Entry requirements |
Entry by interview, case by case basis. Applicants will have achieved a Grade 4 in both English & Maths. Applicants will have completed Level 2 Technical Certificate Hairdressing or Barbering Diploma, and have achieved Merit, Distinction or Distinction* grade to progress to this advanced level. Students may also have achieved an NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing or Barbering and have 3-5 years' experience in industry. Current WSC students wishing to progress to level 2 or 3 programmes, must have excellent attendance and have raised their achievement levels in year to progress on to higher level courses. This expectation also applies to Maths and English courses. |
| Campus | The Academy of Hair and Beauty, West Suffolk College Sixth Form campus, Bury St Edmunds |
| Work placements | Yes |
| Qualification type | City & Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical |
| Duration | 1 year |
| Study times | You will be expected to be in college for a minimum of 3 days per week, from 9:00 to 4:00. Your timetable will be confirmed at induction. |
| Entry requirements |
Entry is by interview on a case-by-case basis. Students should hold a Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy and have achieved a Merit/Distinction/Distinction* grade for that qualification. We will also consider therapists currently working in industry who are required to hold a higher-level qualification to perform specialised treatments. Applicants will need to be able to self-manage and will need a mature and responsible outlook, as much of the delivery will require them to work with a high degree of independence. Current WSC students wishing to progress to level 2 or 3 programmes, must have excellent attendance and have raised their achievement levels in year to progress on to higher level courses. This expectation also applies to Maths and English courses. |
| Campus | he Academy of Hair and Beauty, West Suffolk College Sixth form campus, Bury St Edmunds |
| Work placements | Yes |
| Qualification type | City & Guilds Level 3 Hairdressing Advanced Diploma |
| Duration | 1 year |
| Study times |
You will be expected to be in college for a minimum of 2 days per week, from 9:00 to 4:00. Your timetable will be confirmed at induction. |
| Entry requirements |
Entry by interview, case by case basis. |
| Campus |
The Academy of Hair and Beauty, West Suffolk College main campus, Bury St Edmunds |
| Work placements | Yes, Work Related Experience is Mandatory, and you must be in salon placement at least 1 day a week for the duration of your study programme. |
| Qualification type | City & Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical |
| Duration | 1 year |
| Study times |
You will be expected to be in college for a minimum of 3 days per week, from 9:00 to 4:00. Your timetable will be confirmed at induction. |
| Entry requirements |
Successful completion of Level 2 Nail Technology or L2 Beauty Therapy with a high grade in manicure & pedicure. You need to have achieved GSCEs grade 4 and above including English and Maths. You may have worked in industry for a period and need to upskill or to improve your qualifications. Current WSC students wishing to progress to level 2 or 3 programmes, must have excellent attendance and have raised their achievement levels in year to progress on to higher level courses. This expectation also applies to Maths and English courses. |
| Campus |
The Academy of Hair and Beauty, West Suffolk College sixth form campus, Bury St Edmunds |
| Work placements | Yes |
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