Application Instructions
Applications Open - 26th September 2025
Applications Close - 14th August 2026 for application forms - please visit www.northkent.ac.uk if applying after this date for GCSE Open Events and Open Enrolment Dates.
How to Apply - Apply through Careers East Sussex
PLEASE NOTE - Popular courses can fill up quickly so apply early to avoid disappointment
Course Summary
Assessment is continuous throughout the course. You will be assessed using a variety of methods including observation, oral questioning, written questioning, online exams and assignment work. ?
Approximately 14 online exams Approximately 54 practical performance observations.
Course Details
Promote Products and Services to Client in the Salon
Remove Hair using Waxing Techniques - this includes waxing of the eyebrows, upper lip, chin, bikini, underarm and full leg
Provide Manicure Treatments
Provide Pedicure Treatments
Apply Make-up
Provide Eyelash & Brow Treatments
Provide Head Massage Provide Eyelash Perming
Facial Care for Men
Your initial practical skill training is carried out on peers within your group, performing and receiving beauty services before participating in a commercial salon on paying clients to create a realistic working environment. You will be expected to behave in a highly professional manner at all times, within our teaching and learning environments developing employability skills. Uniform and equipment will need to be purchased (refer to course costs) You will wear a NKC branded salon uniform at all times and are required to bring all equipment with you for each salon session.
Full participation and engagement in lessons developing Maths and English, employability skills, personal development in behaviour attitude and skills are compulsory and are monitored weekly and progress reviews are written and shared during the academic year During your programme of study, you will have the opportunity to attend various different events such as Professional Beauty and opportunities for additional training with professional brands and also have the opportunity to attend additional workshops and short courses at an additional cost.
How will it be delivered and assessed?
Assessment is continuous throughout the course. You will be assessed using a variety of methods including observation, oral questioning, written questioning, online exams and assignment work.
Approximately 14 online exams Approximately 54 practical performance observations.
Entry requirements
A genuine interest in the Beauty Therapy Industry. A satisfactory school report to include evidence of attendance above 85% and good behaviour and attitude. Completion of GCSE’s and an achievement of a minimum Grade 3 in both English & Maths. Your enrolment is also subject to a successful interview, written task, photographic evidence and completion of a practical and theory skills assessment during taster days.
Homeschooled applicants are required to provide evidence of engagement with the Functional Skills Level 1 or GCSE curriculum in both Mathematics and English, together with a reference from a tutor. In addition, applicants must present proof of registration for the forthcoming summer series examinations.
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