North Notts College Courses Hair and Beauty Award in Skin Tanning Techniques (Adult P/T)

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Campus: Rotherham College
Code: R05AC04
Level: 2
Type: Adult Courses (19+)

Award in Skin Tanning Techniques (Adult P/T)

“What North Notts College does – and something that might seem frustrating at the time – is push you constantly out of your comfort zone. Whether it’s competitions, projects, or exams, they challenge you because they know what you’re capable of, even if you don’t yet.”

Darcy - Media Make-up Level 3 Diploma in Theatrical, Special Effects and Hair and Media Make-up

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We make every effort to ensure information within our online course directory is accurate and a true representation of the courses we are offering in 2026 – 27. However, we do reserve the right to make changes if necessary.

Start an exciting career in Hair and Beauty

The hair and beauty sector is ideal for those who have a creative flair, enjoy helping people look and feel good about themselves and have a passion for keeping up with the latest trends.

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Beauty Therapist

Average salary - £16,000 to £25,000*

Beauty therapists provide face and body treatments to help clients look and feel better.

Day to day tasks:

Give a facial by cleansing, massaging and toning a client’s skin, do a makeover by applying and advising on make-up, shape eyebrows and colour eyelashes, give a manicure, pedicure or other nail treatment like extensions and nail art, remove unwanted facial and body hair, do non-surgical skin improvement treatments, offer ultraviolet (UV) treatments and spray tanning.*

Working environments:

You could work in a salon, at a health spa, on a cruise ship, in a hotel or from home. You may need to wear protective clothing.*

*Information from nationalcareers.service.gov.uk

Hairdresser

Average salary - £19,000 - £30,000*

Hairdressers and barbers cut, shave, colour and style customers' hair.

Day to day tasks:

Talk to customers and discuss styling ideas, wash, cut and style hair, apply colours, tints, braids and hair extensions, trim and shape beards and moustaches, order stock, take payments and make appointments.*

Working environments:

You could work in a salon, in a barbershop, at a client’s home, at a health spa or on a cruise ship. Your working environment may be physically active.*

*Information from nationalcareers.service.gov.uk

In-demand skills that commonly appear in job descriptions for roles within the hair and beauty sector include**:

Customer Service | Communication | Sales | Time Management | Multitasking

**Information from EMSI 2025

What our students say

What North Notts College does – and something that might seem frustrating at the time – is push you constantly out of your comfort zone. Whether it’s competitions, projects, or exams, they challenge you because they know what you’re capable of, even if you don’t yet.

Darcy - Media Make-up Level 3 Diploma in Theatrical, Special Effects and Hair and Media Make-up

North Notts gave me the foundation I needed and introduced me to a career I hadn’t even considered before. I’ll always be grateful for that.

Darcy Level 3 Diploma in Theatrical, Special Effects and Hair and Media Make-up

Award in Skin Tanning Techniques (Adult P/T)

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