Beauty and Hairdressing Centre With a £4bn revenue and 139,710 employed within the hairdressing and beauty industry in the UK (IBISworld, 2014), it is important to continually train the next generation of beauty therapists, hairdressers and make-up artists. Our courses at West Lothian College include a range of industry linked, professional qualifications that are particularly suited to helping you progress a career in your chosen subject area.

All of our courses include practical aspects that will help you develop skills for employment and give you opportunities to link with local employers.

You can choose from a wide range of full and part time courses.

96%of graduates from HN level are in a positive destination, either work or further education

93%of FE Graduates

are in further study

100%of HE Graduates are in further study

or employment

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Course Full time Evening Job opportunities/Progression

Beauty and HairdressingNC Level 6 Make-Up Artistry Make-Up Retail Assistant

Make-Up ArtistFreelance Make-Up ArtistProgression to HNC Fashion Make-Up

HNC Fashion Make-Up Make-Up Retail Assistant Make-Up TrainerMake-Up Brand Account ManagerMake-Up ArtistFreelance Make-Up ArtistProgression to HND Make-Up Artistry

Pathways to Beauty, Nails and Make-Up Beauty Retail Assistant Salon Receptionist/AssistantProgression onto NC Level 5 Beauty Care or NC Level 6 Make-Up Artistry

NC Level 5 Beauty Care Beauty Retail Therapist Progression onto NC Level 6 Beauty Care or NC Level 6 Make-Up Artistry

NC Level 6 Beauty Care Beauty Retail Therapist Mobile Beauty TherapistBeauty TherapistProgression onto HNC Beauty Therapy

HNC Beauty Therapy Mobile Beauty TherapistBeauty TherapistSenior Beauty TherapistProgression onto HND Beauty Therapy

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More detailed information on our courses and specific entry requirements is available on the college website.

www.west-lothian.ac.uk

Course Full time Evening Job opportunities/Progression

HND Beauty Therapy Beauty TherapistSpa/Salon Manager/OwnerBeauty Therapy TrainerBeauty Therapy Lecturer

NQ Eye TreatmentsNC Nail Finishes Mobile Manicurist

Progression onto NQ Artificial Nail StructuresNQ Artificial Nail Structures Nail Technician Preparation for Hairdressing Salon Junior

Progression NC Level 5 HairdressingNC Level 5 Hairdressing Junior stylist

Progression onto NC Level 6 HairdressingNC Level 6 Hairdressing Stylist

Mobile HairdresserProgression onto SVQ Level 3

SVQ Level 3 Hairdressing Senior Stylist Progression onto HNC Hairdressing

Bridal & Evening Make-Up and Long Hair Design Mobile Bridal Services Hair Colouring - An Introduction Progression to Level 5 HairdressingLadies Hair Cutting - An Introduction Progression to Level 5 Hairdressing

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Our Students

Katarzyna Wroblewska HND Beauty TherapyKatarzyna (Kat) Wroblewska didn’t know that starting a part-time evening class six years ago would culminate in a top honour from West Lothian College and the title Beauty Student of the Year. Since starting her studies Kat has successfully achieved an HNC in Complementary Therapies and an HND Beauty Therapy with an A Pass in both Graded Units.

I’m thrilled and proud to be West Lothian College’s Beauty Student of the Year, I have enjoyed studying at the college and I’ve had great support. I started to study six years ago and there have been lots of challenges along the way. I also had to work hard on my English and I have two young children.However, I have proved that if you have lots of ambition you can overcome challenges and achieve all of your goals. I’m so happy to be a fully qualified beauty therapist and I’m working full-time now in a job that I really love and West Lothian College helped me achieve this. The Beauty lecturers have been a great help in me being successful during my time studying.

The College is successful because we attract students who want to improve employment and career prospects.

Fionn Boyle NC Make-Up Artistry

Make-Up Artistry is a great course because I get to try and explore new techniques using make-up. Classes like make-up trends, special effects, character make-up and wigs and postiche allow me to portray my creativity to the best of my ability. The lecturer’s skills and experience are great in helping me achieve my potential in the course. Overall, I really enjoy my class and I believe aids me in having a successful career in Make-Up Artistry.

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Our Students continued

Clare Todd Hairdressing

Returning to College was hard, I wasn’t sure if it was the right thing for me to do. After starting my course in hairdressing I quickly realised it was the best choice for me and I have really enjoyed studying at West Lothian College. The tutors are excellent and they are always on hand to help with any problems or advice that the students may need.

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Our StaffBeauty therapy, hairdressing and make-up is managed, run and taught by industry professionals, with a wealth of experience in running, managing and working in salons across the UK. Our lecturing staff utilise the modern and spacious teaching salon at West Lothian College to train and teach the next generation of beauty therapist, hairdressers and make-up artists.

Platinum SalonDuring your studies with West Lothian College, you will have the chance to work within our modern salon and spa, Platinum. In doing so, you will gain real life experience of working in an operating salon, helping to improve your customer service and overall beauty and hairdressing techniques. The salon offers everything from waxing to facials to hair colouring.

Salon ReadyFrom NC to HND, West Lothian College know the importance of helping our students to be prepared for working in their chosen career. We have excellent links with industry, ranging from small companies to large multi-national employers based across the country, who support West Lothian College students with placements, additional training and seminars. This is reinforced by the fact that many of our students progress onto employment and often return to college to study part-time or evening courses fully supported by their employer.

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Applying for ILA FundingBefore enrolling as a student, you need to apply for ILA Funding

Funding You will be able to apply for funding to support your studies. Full time students can apply for a Bursary or SAAS support funding which covers living, travel and study expenses. Part time students may be eligible for an ILA or Part Time Fee Grant.

How to apply for an ILA Application form online:1. Visit www.myworldofwork.co.uk

2. Click on ‘Learn and train’

3. Click on ‘Funding’

4. Click the link ‘Apply now’ (shown on the right-hand side of screen)

You will be directed to another skills and development page

5. Click on ‘Apply now’ and answer the questions on the following page of the website

6. A pack will then be sent to your chosen address

How to apply for an ILA Application over the phone: 1. Call ILA Scotland on 0800 917 8000

2. You will be transferred to an operator who will ask you a series of questions to determine your eligibility

3. Once Eligibility has been established, you will be asked to give your name and address details for an application pack to be sent

4. You will be asked to set up a ‘security’ question to use when accessing your account

If you have any difficulty in completing your application, you can receive help with this by contacting The Student Advice Centre at West Lothian College on 01506 427555/427558

For more information on funding, contact our Finance Department

01506 4181818

SCQF LEVELS SQA QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION

INSTITUTIONSSCOTTISH VOCATIONAL

QUALIFICATIONS

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Some SQA qualifications arechanging between 2013-2016.

See www.sqa.org.uk/readyreckoner

Doctoral Degrees Professional Apprenticeship

11Masters Degree, Integrated Masters Degree

Post Graduate DiplomaPost Graduate Certificate

Professional ApprenticeshipSVQ 5

10Honours Degree

Graduate DiplomaGraduate Certificate

Professional Apprenticeship

9 Professional Development Award

Bachelors/Ordinary DegreeGraduate Diploma

Graduate CertificateTechnical Apprenticeship

SVQ 48 Higher National Diploma Diploma of Higher Education

7Advanced Higher

Scottish BaccalaureateHigher National Certificate Certificate of Higher Education Modern Apprenticeship

SVQ 36 Higher

5National 5

Intermediate 2Modern Apprenticeship

SVQ 2

4National 4

Intermediate 1National Certificate National Progression

Award SVQ 1

3National 3Access 3

2 National 2 / Access 2

1 National 1 / Access 1

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF)

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SCQF LEVELS

8

7

6

5

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Possible progression in Beauty and Hairdressing

HND Beauty Therapy

NC Level 6 Make-Up Artistry

HNC Fashion Make-Up

HNC Beauty Therapy

NC Level 6 Beauty Care

Pathways to Beauty, Nails & Make-Up

Preparation for Hairdressing

NC Level 5 Beauty Care

NC Level 6 Hairdressing

SVQ Level 3 Hairdressing

NC Level 5 Hairdressing

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Did you know?You will have opportunities to enter competitions, which are a great experience.

Did you know?You will have opportunities to do additional training to enhance your skills.

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