Beauty courses are run in the College’s working salon – Visions Hair & Beauty Salon
Visions Hair & Beauty Salon is open to the public giving students practical vocational experience whilst training, and are fully equipped with everything you expect to find in a commercial salon.
These courses train students to industry standards that model real and demanding working environments.
Visions Hair & Beauty Salon offers great value services using the latest state-of-the-art equipment and highly trained tutors. Trainee beauty therapy learners provide a great service to a wide range of customers.
We offer everything from a spray tan for a gorgeous sun kissed glow to a funky new hair colour.
For more information about a wide range of services on offer, or to book an appointment call 226932 or email: salon@gcfe.net
Beauty & Holistic Therapies
The courses we offer prepare you for working in the industry and will emulate real working environments.
Progress to Beauty – Level 1
Units covered will be:
- Developing self
- Preparation for work
- Environmental awareness
- Working as part of a group
Plus a selection of beauty units
Level 2 City & Guilds NVQ Beauty Therapy
Units covered will be:
- Lash and brows
- Makeup
- Waxing
- Facial
- Manicure and pedicure
- Anatomy and physiology
- Reception duties
- Health and safety
Level 3 City & Guilds NVQ Beauty Therapy
Units covered will be:
- Body massage
- Electrolysis
- Face and body electric
- Indian head massage
- Intimate waxing or lash extensions
For more details or how to apply, please contact: Gillian McCartney
For anyone interested in undertaking a Hairdressing qualification, these are offered via the Guernsey Apprenticeship programme. Click HERE for more details.
Additional learning support
As part of your learning programme, if you have not yet attained a grade C/4 or equivalent in mathematics and English language, you will be required to study a Functional Skill or GCSE in these
subjects.
Students may require additional support for a number of reasons. At the start of your course you will be asked to complete an initial assessment in order for us to identify any additional needs that you may have. During your course, your personal tutor will be able to guide you on how best to access support.
We can offer the following:
- Progress Coaches
- Learner Support assistance (1:1)
- Learner Support assistance (group)
- Learner Support assistance (drop-ins)
- Specialist ESOL teaching
- Study lab sessions
- In-class support
- Special arrangements for exams