This award is a great first step towards further learning and a future career in hair or beauty.
You’ll practise creating long hairstyles and applying professional make-up, adding new skills to your creative toolkit.
Everything you need to know about applying for this course.
There are no formal entry requirements for this course. However, you should be able to study at SCQF Level 5 (the same level as National 5), have a genuine interest in the beauty industry, and be willing to work well as part of a team and put effort into your studies.
NPA Long Hair Design with Make-up (SCQF Level 5).
Whether you wish to progress in your studies or enter the world of work, North East Scotland College has excellent progression opportunities, with links to several universities across Scotland and strong relationships with industry employers.
Upon successful completion of this course, you could progress to the following full-time courses at North East Scotland College:
“We were a close-knit community that would help each other out, and I’ve made lifelong friends that I still speak to every day.”
“My advice is to choose a course you are passionate about. You’ll love what you’re studying and have the best time and experience here.”
“If you are thinking about becoming an apprentice at an older age, allow yourself to achieve it.”
“The course, students and staff combined made for such a brilliant experience. The facilities at NESCol are excellent and being able to develop your skills in a real life salon environment with clients is invaluable. I can’t recommend College enough – regardless of the industry you want to go into it is a positive, inspiring environment to study in and can open the door to so many career opportunities.“
“Anyone can do the course – it’s great for anyone who wants to learn something new for themselves.”
“I think my story shows the diversity a career in Beauty Therapy can offer. Not only can it allow you to travel, work anywhere in the world, but also give you the choice to work in an established salon or set up your own business and become your own boss. The opportunities are endless. It’s such a fun, rewarding career and the job satisfaction from making your client feel better about themselves is priceless. “
“I really enjoyed being in the salon and doing all on the job training, it was really good.”
The first group of HNC Complementary Therapies students graduated from NESCol.
This course is only available to pupils in S5 to S6 across Aberdeen City and Shire, giving pupils the opportunity to experience life as a College student whilst staying on at school.
Please note, applications for schools courses must be submitted by a member of school staff.
You can apply for a place on this course by completing an online application, which you can access using the ‘Apply Online’ button. Once submitted, this will be processed by our Admissions team.
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