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John Ruskin College offers Full-time, Part-time and Apprenticeship qualifications for the Hair & Beauty sector. Develop technical skills for the industry in our modern training salons, equipped with professional hairdressing and spa equipment. 

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Beauty Therapy Level 2 Diploma (Full Time)

You will gain a recognised qualification to practice Beauty Therapy. The course will involve both practical and theory classes. During the practical lessons, you will work in a realistic salon environment and will be expected to carry out beauty therapy treatments on clients, once you have reached a certain level of ability

CODE LOCATION START DATE DURATION
F31134 John Ruskin College 02 September 2025 (Tue) 34 Weeks

Body & Spa Therapy Level 3 Diploma (Full Time)

This course is ideal for those of you who wish to develop the advanced skills needed in Beauty and Spa Therapy. It is a specialist vocational qualification. The course will involve both practical and theory classes. During the practical lessons, you will work in a realistic salon environment and will be expected to carry out beauty and spa therapy treatments on clients, once you have reached a certain level of ability.

CODE LOCATION START DATE DURATION
F31135 John Ruskin College 02 September 2025 (Tue) 34 Weeks

Hair & Beauty Level 1 Diploma (Full Time)

Develop your practical techniques in a broad range of women?s hairdressing skills to become a junior stylist. During this course you will develop a sound knowledge and understanding of the theory to each unit and gain the employability skills needed to become a successful hairdresser.

CODE LOCATION START DATE DURATION
F31196 John Ruskin College 02 September 2025 (Tue) 34 Weeks

Hair & Media Make-Up Level 2 Diploma (Full Time)

This course is ideal for those of you who wish to develop the core skills needed in both Hair & Media Make-Up. The course will involve both practical and theory classes.

CODE LOCATION START DATE DURATION
F31156 John Ruskin College 02 September 2025 (Tue) 34 Weeks

Hair & Media Make-Up Level 3 Diploma (Full Time)

This course is ideal for those who wish to develop advanced skills needed in Hair & Media Make-Up. The course will involve both practical and theory classes. During the practical classes you will work in a salon environment and will be expected to carry out hair and make-up services on clients once you have reached a certain level of ability.

CODE LOCATION START DATE DURATION
F31157 John Ruskin College 02 September 2025 (Tue) 34 Weeks

Hairdressing Level 2 Diploma (Full Time)

During this course, you will be able to develop your practical techniques in a broad range of women?s hairdressing skills to become a junior stylist. The course will involve both practical and theory classes. During the practical lessons, you will work in a realistic salon environment and will be expected to carry out hairdressing services on clients, once you have reached a certain level of ability.

CODE LOCATION START DATE DURATION
F31180 John Ruskin College 02 September 2025 (Tue) 34 Weeks

Hairdressing Level 3 Diploma (Full Time)

This course is ideal for those of you who wish to develop the advanced skills needed in hairdressing including advanced colouring techniques and cutting edge fashion work. The course will involve both practical and theory classes. During the practical lessons, you will work in a salon environment and will be expected to carry out hairdressing services on clients, once you have reached a certain level of ability. You will have the opportunity to take part in a variety of shows and competitions throughout the course.

CODE LOCATION START DATE DURATION
F31181 John Ruskin College 02 September 2025 (Tue) 34 Weeks

Hair Professional Level 2 Hair Apprenticeship (Apprenticeship)

The Hair professional standard has two routes Barbering & Hairdressing.There are core units that are common to both routes and then specialist units for each discipline. During the programme apprentices will attend college on a day release programme to study a Level 2 Diploma. This Diploma has both Knowledge and Competency Units. The programme is similar to the original apprenticeship with the addition of the end assessment which is mandatory for all new apprenticeship standards

CODE W9248

ESOL with Hair & Beauty (Part Time)

ESOL Students will work towards Ascentis Award in Speaking & listening which develops verbal communication skills to ensure that students can understand information given in discussions as well as provide information in English and engage in conversation on a range of everyday topics. Skills include correct use of grammar for spoken language, giving structured accounts of anecdotes, instructions or advice and to ask for clarification if required. This will be tailored to the Hair, Barbering & Beauty sector vocabulary Hair, Barbering and Beauty Learn the basic underpinning skills of the Hair, Barbering and Beauty Sector. Students can specialise in either basic Hairdressing, Barbering or Beauty Therapy techniques. The course provides students with an introduction to careers within the sector.

CODE LOCATION START DATE TIME DURATION FEE
P1002 John Ruskin College 16 January 2025 (Thu) 13:00 - 15:00 34 Weeks £771

Women's Hairdressing VTCT Level 2 Certificate (Part Time)

This is an intermediate vocational qualification that focuses on the development of a broad range of women's hairdressing skills,supported by relevant underpinning theoretical knowledge. The purpose of this qualifications is to develop a high level of occupational ability and provide a sound platform from which is to progress to employment or higher study at level 3.

CODE LOCATION START DATE TIME DURATION FEE
CRME1219XA John Ruskin College 14 January 2025 (Tue) 18:00 - 21:00 18 Weeks £1,645

Introduction to Aromatherapy Techniques (Part Time)

CODE LOCATION START DATE TIME DURATION FEE
SDC0000050 John Ruskin College 23 April 2025 (Wed) 10:00 - 13:00 4 Weeks £125

Introduction to Basic Skin Care & Grooming Techniques (Part Time)

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SDC0000049 John Ruskin College 03 October 2024 (Thu) 10:00 - 13:00 4 Weeks £125

Introduction to Hair Styling Techniques (Part Time)

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SDC0000048 John Ruskin College 07 November 2024 (Thu) 10:00 - 13:00 4 Weeks £125

Introduction to Hand & Foot Care Techniques (Part Time)

CODE LOCATION START DATE TIME DURATION FEE
SDC0000047 John Ruskin College 15 January 2025 (Wed) 10:00 - 13:00 4 Weeks £125

Introduction to Make-Up Techniques (Part Time)

CODE LOCATION START DATE TIME DURATION FEE
SDC0000046 John Ruskin College 21 May 2025 (Wed) 10:00 - 13:00 4 Weeks £125

Introduction to Tanning Application Techniques (Part Time)

CODE LOCATION START DATE TIME DURATION FEE
SDC0000044 John Ruskin College 13 November 2024 (Wed) 10:00 - 13:00 4 Weeks £125

Running a Successful Hair & Beauty Business (Part Time)

CODE LOCATION START DATE TIME DURATION FEE
SDC0000037 John Ruskin College 15 January 2025 (Wed) 10:00 - 12:00 4 Weeks £85
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