Hair and Beauty
Year 8 taster sessions
Included within the PACA rotation, students experience several taster sessions on various aspects of Hair and Beauty, including:
- Shampooing
- Conditioning
- Plaiting
- Setting
- Blow drying
- Nail art
- Competition work
Year 9 Level 1 Fullhurst Award
In year 9 we offer an exciting course, this includes:
- Introduction to the hair and beauty sector
- Personal presentation
- Styling womens' hair
- Plaiting and twisting
- Nail art
- Creative design
This course consists of assignments and practical assessments. At the end of year 9 students receive a certificate of completion.
Year 10 and 11 - VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
Students complete two units in year 10:
- Unit UV21578 – Understanding the hair and beauty sector
There is an exam at the end of this unit. - Unit UV21582 – Hair and beauty science
This unit includes an assignment and the practical making of hair and beauty products.
Students complete a further two units in year 11:
- Unit UV21579 – Hair and beauty research project
This is a written project. - Unit UV21583 – Responding to a hair and beauty design brief
this unit includes an assignment or mood board anda practical re-creation of chosen style, including hair, make-up, nails and fashion.
Students may progress into many different vocations after successfully passing this course including;
- Fashion and photographic make-up
- Beauty therapy
- Hairdressing
- Barbering
- Hair and media make-up
- Nail technology
- Aromatherapy
- Massage
- Reflexology
Students could also progress to study A Levels in a variety of subjects including:
- Applied business science
- Business studies
- Drama and theatrical studies
- Media
- Physical education
- Travel and tourism
Please contact main reception on 0116 282 4326 or via office@fullhurst.leicester.sch.uk if you require any further information about the curriculum.