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Hair and Media Make-Up Studies Diploma Level 2

at Leicester College, LEICESTER · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2023see the detail

Level 2Vocational and tradeDiploma1 yearFull time

What the college says

The Level 2 Diploma in Hair and Media Make-up is a qualification which will provide you with a range of essential technical and practical skills and knowledge, which will equip you to seek employment or further training within the make-up industry. It is suitable for anyone over the age of 16 years. You don�t need any previous knowledge or experience to start this qualification. You will study the skin and underlying structures so you are able to choose and use appropriate products, gain a clear understanding of the principles of researching for make-up artistry designs, explore your own creativity and imagination, and learn how to create mood boards and face and hair charts from information gathered. The makeup unit will help you to develop knowledge of skin tones, face shapes and provide you with a wide range of application techniques to create total looks for models and clients, also intruction to enable to communicate with clients to give advice on application techniques. Hair artistry covers the fundamental skills for creating hairstyles to complement and complete looks and allow you to experiment with different techniques, products, tools, and equipment.

What you need to get on

It is desirable that you can demonstrate good attendance. A GCSE/or equivalent in both English (minimum) at grade 3 and maths at grade 3 (desirable) or above. Evidence of 'Creative ability/dexterity' skills is required. You may be required to study English and maths alongside your course to achieve grade 4 in order to progress to level 3. You will also be required to complete 20 hours of external work experience and an employer involvement programme.

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Freemen's Park Campus

    Aylestone Road, Leicester, LE2 7LW

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Leicester

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