St Helens College | 2024 School Leavers' Prospectus

A career in hairdressing can take you anywhere in the world, fromworking in a spa, at a holiday resort or on filmand TV, to cruise liners and even the theatre. It’s hardwork but it’s exciting! Based in our commercial hairdressing salon, you will practice your cutting, colouring and styling skills on clients. You will also have the opportunity to become a State Registered Hairdresser (SRH) with the Hair Council at the end of your course, an official recognition that is valued by employers. *Salary data collected from various sources, see page 106 for details, July 2023 Industry Links TownCentre Campus Visit www.sthelens.ac.uk/hairdressing for more information Hairdresser £14k - £30k Image Consultant £18k - £30k Barber £15k - £25k Senior Stylist £20k - £30k Colour Specialist £19k - £28k Salon Manager £17k - £29k 82 Hairdressing Course Title Entry Requirements Progression Level 2Diploma Level 3 or Employment Level 3Diploma Employment Level 1 Certificate Level 2 Hairdressing qualification 4GCSEs at grade 3 or above (including English andmaths) No formal qualifications, just passion and commitment to your studies Level 2 Classroom Level 2 Diploma Joined us from De La Salle High School Nicole Aspiring Hair Stylist "I really enjoy working in the College's salon. Practisingmy skills on paying clients has givenme the confidence to secure an apprenticeship in a local salon." Students competed in the Association of Hairdressers and Therapists (AHT) Northwest Championships in Blackpool. Ten of our talented studentsmade it through to the National Final, with the College scooping second place for the overall ‘Best College in the Northwest'. 83