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Hair, Beauty and Holistic Therapies
If you have a creative streak and a passion for helping people to feel their best, a hair and beauty course could be for you.
Learn and train in our industrystandard City Salons, fully equipped with tools that are used in real hair and beauty settings.
Hairdressing Certificate Level 1
Awarded by City & Guilds College Green Centre One year, full-time
This course will teach you the basic knowledge and skills you need to work in the hairdressing industry. You will cover health and safety, presenting a professional image and basic hair techniques like hair care, conditioning and styling long hair.
Make-Up and Hair Certificate Level 1
Awarded by City & Guilds South Bristol Skills Academy One year, full-time
This course teaches the basics of working in the beauty industry and the roles within it. You will learn hair and make-up basics as well as how to work with others in the salon and present yourself professionally.
Hairdressing Diploma Level 2
Awarded by City & Guilds South Bristol Skills Academy One year, full-time
This course is the ideal first step to transform a passion for hair into a career. You will learn hairdressing techniques as well as customer service skills to consult and advise clients and promote products and services to them.
Hair Professional Apprenticeship Level 2
Awarded by City of Bristol College College Green Centre or South Bristol Skills Academy Two years, full-time
This course is for students who have secured employment as a trainee or junior stylist with an employer. You will complete on-the-job training as well as learning in our City Salons to complete your endpoint assessment and gain your qualification.
Women’s Hairdressing Diploma Level 3
Awarded by City & Guilds College Green Centre One year, full-time
This course is for students who want to progress after completing their Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing. You will learn advanced cutting, styling and dressing long hair, advanced colouring and colour correction and the professional skills to progress into employment or higher education.
Barbering Certificate Level 1
Awarded by City & Guilds College Green Centre One year, full-time
This course is a starting point for students with an interest in men’s hair and fashion. You will learn the basic skills involved in client consultations and men’s hair cutting and styling, as well as developing your professional and personal skills.
Barbering Certificate Level 2
Awarded by City & Guilds College Green Centre One year, full-time
This course will suit students who have some experience in the barbering industry and want to progress either to further study or employment as a junior barber. You will learn more advanced skills like cutting facial hair, while developing your customer service skills to offer more in-depth consultations.
Beauty Certificate Level 1
Awarded by City & Guilds College Green Centre One year, full-time
This course will teach students the foundations of a career in the beauty industry. You will learn introductory skills in nail art and skincare, as well as the skills needed to work with others in a salon and present yourself professionally.
Beauty Therapy Diploma Level 2
Awarded by City & Guilds College Green Centre One year, full-time
This course is for students who want to pursue a career as a Beauty Therapist. You will learn a variety of skills including manicure and pedicure, waxing, tinting, make-up application and more, as well as theoretical knowledge on topics like anatomy and physiology.
Beauty Therapy Techniques Diploma Level 3
Awarded by City & Guilds
College Green Centre or
South Bristol Skills Academy One year, full-time
This course covers advanced techniques and skills in beauty therapy. You will build on existing skills, learn how to use equipment such as micro-dermabrasion and vacuum suction, and study human anatomy in-depth to deliver services like Swedish massage.
Nail Services Diploma Level 2
Awarded by City & Guilds South Bristol Skills Academy One year, full-time
This course is a great introduction for students who want to become a nail technician. You will learn aspects of anatomy and how to recommend certain services for different clients, as well as how to maintain nail and skin health and how to apply nail art in a variety of ways.
Media Make-up and Hair Artistry Diploma Level 2
Awarded by City & Guilds
College Green Centre or
South Bristol Skills Academy One year, full-time
This course is for students who want to pursue a career as a freelance beauty artist, or working at beauty counters. You will learn photographic make-up and contouring to suit different lighting, how to style hair for occasions and more.
The teachers are so friendly and you get a lot more freedom in College compared to school. I have learned so much in just my first year.
Lewis Estcourt
Hairdressing Level 1 Gordano School
Theatrical, Special Effects and Media Make-Up Artistry Diploma Level 3
Awarded by City & Guilds College Green Centre One year, full-time
This course focuses on special effects, prosthetics and characterisation make-up commonly used in Hollywood to bring to life mythical and fantasy creatures. You will learn a variety of prosthetic and make-up skills as well as industry skills like full body painting and cutting for continuity.
Holistic Therapies Diploma Level 3
Awarded by City & Guilds College Green Centre One year, full-time
This course focuses on the principles and practices of holistic therapies. Students will learn how to best treat different areas of the body, using techniques like aromatherapy, body massage, Indian head massage and hot stone massage, as well as health and safety, client care and communication.
Career Opportunities
Beauty Consultant, Beauty Therapist, Hairdresser, Holistic Therapist, Make-up Artist, Nail Technician, Salon Owner, Theatrical Hair and Make-up Artist
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Health, Social Care and Childcare
Our health and social care courses will prepare you for a career making a real difference to the lives of others.
Our students have a variety of opportunities to enhance their learning, including developing their medical knowledge at Bristol Medical Simulation Centre.
Child and Health Care Certificate Level 1
Awarded by Edexcel
College Green Centre or
South Bristol Skills Academy One year, full-time
This course is an introduction to the child and health care sector. You will develop the knowledge and skills to progress onto a subject-specific Level 1 or Level 2 course, as well as studying English and Maths at the right level for you.
Awarded by Pearson/Edexcel College Green Centre One year, full-time
This course is for students with an interest in the health and social care sector. You will cover a range of topics including health and social care values, human body systems, creative activities and healthy living, as well as studying English and Maths if necessary.
Awarded by Pearson College Green Centre One year, full-time
This course is a foundation from which to study health and social care at a higher level. You will learn safeguarding, working within the health and social care sector, human growth and development and professional practice.
Health and Social Care Level 2 Apprenticeship
Awarded by City & Guilds Offsite One year, full-time
This course is for students employed in a relevant health and social care role, such as an adult care worker, healthcare assistant, support worker or personal assistant. You will develop skills and first-hand experience at caring for individuals in a health environment.
Health and Social Care Diploma Level 3
Awarded by Pearson College Green Centre Two years, full-time
This course covers topics including human lifespan development, working in health and social care and anatomy and physiology. You will enrol onto the one-year Foundation Diploma initially, then progress to the Extended Diploma for year two.
Health and Social Care Apprenticeship Level 3
Awarded by City & Guilds Offsite 18 months, full-time
This course is for students who have secured employment in a higher-level health and social care role, such as a lead adult care worker, healthcare assistant, support worker or personal assistant. You will learn advanced health and care skills as well as how to apply varying management styles in the workplace.
Caring for Children Diploma Level 1
Awarded by NCFE CACHE College Green Centre One year, full-time
This course is an introduction to childcare, teaching students the fundamentals of working with children aged 0 to 5 years. Alongside studying childcare, you will complete a Personal Progression Plan and complete an English and/or Maths qualification at the right level for you.
Early Years Level 2 Apprenticeship
Awarded by City & Guilds Offsite One year, full-time
This course is for students who have secured employment as an early years practitioner. You will learn child development, how to contribute to a positive environment for children, how to support children’s positive behaviour and the importance of professional development.
Early Years Level 3 Apprenticeship
Awarded by City & Guilds Offsite 18 months, full-time
This course is for students who have completed an Early Years Level 2 qualification or apprenticeship. You will further develop the skills you learned at Level 2 and carry out a Longitudinal Study, where you will learn how to observe, assess and plan for the needs of children.
Early Years Practitioner Diploma Level 2
Awarded by NCFE CACHE
Ashley Down Centre or
College Green Centre One year, full-time
This course teaches understanding of babies and young children from birth to 7 years. You will learn health and safety of babies and young children, equality and diversity in early years, safeguarding and protection and how to support children’s development, as well as applying your skills in an industry placement.
Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator) Diploma Level 3
Awarded by NCFE CACHE College Green Centre Two years, full-time
This course is for students who want to pursue a career working in the early years, ages from 0 to five years. The Level 3 qualification covers topics including children’s health and wellbeing, play and learning and understanding a child’s additional needs. You will also gain a licence to practice.
Learning through lockdown has been tough and troubling, however the College has supported me amazingly. They have adapted well to teaching online and helping students out in the best way they can.
Lauren Toms
Health and Social Care Level 3 St Katherine’s School
Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Level 3
Awarded by City & Guilds Offsite Two years, full-time
This course supports students who have secured employment in a teaching assistant role. You will learn how to support your class teacher to enhance pupils’ learning, working with your employer and College trainer to develop your skills, then demonstrate your learning to an endpoint assessor.
Career Opportunities
Childminder, Early Years Practitioner, Healthcare Assistant, Midwife, Nurse, Primary School Teacher, Social Worker
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Motor Vehicle and Transport
Learn the skills you need for a career designing, manufacturing or maintaining vehicles at our Motor Vehicle Technology Centre, or at our South Bristol Skills Academy.
Our specialist facilities include heavy and light vehicle workshops, electronic engine testing and computer-aided simulation rigs.
Motor Vehicle Certificate Level 1
Awarded by Pearson/Edexcel
South Bristol Skills Academy or
Motor Vehicle Technology Centre One year, full-time
This course is an introduction to the motor vehicle sector. You will learn the basic knowledge and skills required to progress onto a subjectspecific Level 1 or 2 course, as well as English and Maths at the right level for you.
Awarded by City & Guilds
South Bristol Skills Academy or
Motor Vehicle Technology Centre One year, full-time
This course is a great first step for students who want to be mechanics or vehicle technicians. You will learn routine vehicle maintenance processes and procedures on vehicles and English and Maths at the right level for you. Upon completion you could progress to Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles Certificate Level 2.
Career Opportunities
Body Repair Technician, Body Refinishing Technician, Garage Owner or Manager, Heavy Vehicle Technician, Light Vehicle Technician, MOT Tester
Awarded by City & Guilds South Bristol Skills Academy One year, full-time
This course covers a range of practical skills needed for employment as a mechanic or vehicle technician. You will learn health and safety and good housekeeping in the automotive environment, routine light vehicle maintenance, light vehicle chassis systems and light vehicle engines.
Awarded by City & Guilds Motor Vehicle Technology Centre One year, full-time
This course is for students who have completed Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Certificate Level 2. You will learn more advanced light vehicle maintenance skills, and gain an industry-recognised qualification that will allow you to progress onto employment.
Light Vehicle Service and
Maintenance Apprenticeship Level 3
Awarded by IMI Motor Vehicle Technology Centre Three years, full-time
This course supports students who have secured employment in a light vehicle maintenance role. You will learn a range of skills including maintaining and repairing light vehicles such as cars and vans, as well as diagnosing faults and finding appropriate solutions, and carrying out routine services and inspections.
Awarded by IMI Motor Vehicle Technology Centre One year, full-time
This course is more advanced than Motor Vehicle Certificate Level 1, and tailored to the needs of heavy vehicles. You will learn a wide range of aspects of heavy vehicle maintenance, including identifying service needs, removing and replacing components and fuel, ignition, air and exhaust system units and components.
Awarded by IMI Motor Vehicle Technology Centre Three years, full-time
This course supports students who have secured employment in a heavy vehicle maintenance role. You will learn a range of skills including maintaining and repairing heavy vehicles over 3.5 tonnes, as well as diagnosing faults and finding appropriate solutions, and carrying out routine services and inspections.
Cycle Mechanics Certificate Level 1
Awarded by City & Guilds Motor Vehicle Technology Centre One year, full-time
This course gives students the practical skills to build, service and repair bicycles in an authentic working environment, whilst completing a valuable vocational qualification. You will also study English and Maths at the right level for you.
