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Hair & Beauty

VTCT Level 4 Diploma in Salon Management

Mode of study

Full Time

Start date

15/09/2025

Entry requirements

Entry requirements All students must have English and Maths in a minimum Grade 4 and full Level 3 in vocational area.

Course Code

DP4HRA1F/1

Duration

24-weeks

Location

Welwyn Garden City Campus

Awarding body

Vocational Training Charitable Trust

About the course

This is an advanced qualification that has been specifically designed for existing or aspiring salon managers and aesthetic skin therapists. Oasis at Oaklands is our commercial salon that provides students with the opportunity to gain first hand experience of working in an operational Skin and Hair Clinic.

Career options

Following successful completion of this course, students can enter employment as Aesthetic Therapist, Doctor/Nurse Assistant, ILP/Laser Technician, Hair Removal Therapist, Hair Loss Therapist (alopecia clinic), Clinic/Salon/Spa Manager, Trainer, Lecturer, Field Sales Representative, Treatment Co-ordinator, Product Researching.

Our Hair and Beauty courses enable you to work in a wide variety of salons, nail bars, spas, cruise ships, or even work abroad in luxury resorts. Depending on the level you choose to study, we recommend that you carry on climbing the ladder within Oaklands, and then onto university or into employment.

Potential careers:

  • Beauty Therapist
  • Theatrical and Media Makeup Artist
  • Nail Technician
  • Massage Therapist
  • Salon Management
  • Beauty Consultant
  • Reflexologist
  • Aromatherapist
  • Skincare Consultant
  • Hairdresser/stylist

Course Content - What will I learn?

Mandatory units to the course: Physiology of ageing, Apply micro dermabrasion Laser and light treatments for hair removal Laser and light treatments for skin rejuvenation Management of health, safety and security in the salon Quality management of client care in the hair and beauty sector Salon management Marketing in the hair and beauty sector PR You will also have the opportunity to increase your aesthetic knowledge by also completing insurable additional courses. (Some may include a small fee) Advance Skin Blemish Removal (Skin Tags, Milia Blood Spots and telangiectasia) Epiderma 1.5mm Derma Rolling (Roller and Pen Technique), Skin Peels, Mesotherapy and Skin Derma Planning
Purchase of a kits and uniform from the College (Approx '150.00). Oasis at Oaklands is our commercial salon that provides students with the opportunity to gain first-hand experience of working in an operational Skin and Hair Clinic. You will be attending college up to 18 hours per week this will include an evening session to reflect your future industry experience. Additionally you will be required to complete up to 6 hours per week home study. You will also complete clinic work experience, which may not include your normal college days. Students will also be given enrichment opportunities, taken on trips and encouraged to support businesses and groups in the community

Please contact us to find out if you require any specific equipment for this particular course.