Salon Management Diploma – Level 4

Created for both existing and aspiring salon managers, this qualification includes all the essential elements required to work effectively within a managerial role. Developed to enhance your people skills, your organisation techniques and your knowledge of business, this course covers all the key aspects of leadership required to make and maintain a successful working environment within the hair and beauty industry.

With a key focus on the development of both your technical and managerial skills, this course will empower you to be the best you can be, and help your team achieve their maximum potential.

Whether you already have salon management experience, or are starting fresh, this course will install all of the skills required of you to excel at the pivotal role of a salon manager within the fast-paced and ever popular hair and beauty world.

 

• What will be studied

  Throughout this advanced qualification, you will cover:-

  • The management of health, safety and security within a salon
  • Application of quality management of client care within the hair and beauty sector
  • Analysis of data for planning purposes
  • Product management within the salon
  • Stock control and maintaining equipment levels
  • Setting operational objectives
  • Overall salon management
• What are the entry requirements?

  All under 19's are required to have the following:-

  • 4 of more GCSE's at grade F or above
  • Hairdressing Diploma Level 3 qualification
  • A good standard of education

  All candidates are required to have:-

  • A strong work ethic
  • Excellent people skills
  • Provide a suitable reference
• Where does this course lead to?

  This qualification has been designed specifically for you to be able to work as a salon manager within the hair and beauty industry.

  On successful completion of this course, you will be able to:-

  • Move into paid employment
  • Accept additional responsibilities within your salon
  • Use this qualification as a platform for continued higher education studies

  Additionally, this Level 4 Diploma is the perfect platform for you to provide salon management leadership and acquire CPD points.

  Possible career opportunities that you can progress onto as a salon manager are within:-

  • Beauty salons
  • Hair salons
  • Beauty and Nail retail concessions in department stores
  • Day spa
  • Cruise ship
  • Nail salon
• What qualifications will be gained?

  At the end of this one year study period you will achieve Salon Management Diploma Level 4

• How will this course be delivered?

  Lectures will be a mix of theoretical and practical work

  You will be taught through presentations, practical demonstrations, independent work, 1:1 support, tutorials and group critiques.

  This study programme will be taught over 16 hours, which will be 3 days per week. Additionally, your work placement will be carried out for one day a week, for ten weeks alongside your timetable.

  Classes generally run between 9am-5pm but may vary.

  Timetables will be given to all students during enrolment and induction week.

  An essential work placement will be incorporated as part of this course, this will run for one complete week within your study time and will be organised by Kidderminster College.

   A work placement is essential in the hair industry, allowing you to experience what it is truly like to be 'on the job', to learn from your colleagues and to perfect your skill and confidence.

  You will also be working under supervision within our awarding-winning Elements salon which is on-site at our main Kidderminster College campus.

  Work placements and work experience at Kidderminster College is designed so that you are able to build both your confidence and skills to that you will be able to work effortlessly within the industry.

  You will get a chance to enter external competitions and really show-off your skills in both a regional and national setting.

• How will I be assessed?

  Throughout this course you will be assessed via:-

  • Continuous practical assessment
  • Assignments
  • Essays
  • Individual research
  • Group presentations.
• How to get a place?
  Fill out our quick and easy application form HERE 
• Other Information:

  Students aged 19+ will be subject to fees. Student finance offers help with Advanced Learner Loans and support to students, please contact Student Services on 01562 512003 or email studentservices@kidderminster.ac.uk for more information and advice.

  In order to participate in this highly popular course you will require a uniform and kit; price TBC

  Whilst on this course we would expect you to bring equipment to classes to assist with completing lesson takes, such as:-

  • Pens
  • Pencils
  • Memory stick
  • Notepad
• Exam Board:
  VTCT
• WHAT CAN I DO NEXT?

  This qualification has been designed specifically for you to be able to work as a salon manager within the hair and beauty industry.

  Career opportunities that you can progress onto as a salon manager are within:-

  • Beauty salons
  • Hair salons
  • Beauty and Nail retail concessions in department stores
  • Day spa
  • Cruise ship

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