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Professional Hair and Media Makeup - Level 2 Diploma

at Riverside College Halton, Widnes · college

Level 2Vocational and tradeDiploma1 yearFull time

What the college says

Aimed at school leavers. In this hairdressing and beauty studies pathway qualification, this course covers all the technical skills and essential knowledge to help start you career as a makeup artist. The areas you will study will provide you with all the makeup techniques required to perform a variety of professional media, fashion and catwalk looks. You will also develop your hairdressing skills to complement your makeup designs. Why choose this course? The experienced Media Makeup and Hairdressing tutors have worked internationally within the film and TV industry Winners in the World UK skills competition in fashion & creative makeup. 100percent pass rates Media Makeup and Hairdressing Excellent employment opportunities Opportunities to gain a work placement and employment on photoshoots and fashion shows, including London Fashion Weeks. Working on local and national film and TV projects You will learn both the practical and theory elements in all aspects of makeup including: the application of creative, fashion and photographic makeups, an introduction to the foundations of special effects, body art design, lash & brow treatment, individual lash application, the art of dressing short and long hair, basic hair colouring techniques and creating a fashion image based on a theme As part of this course, you will also be required to work on English and Maths and complete an industry placement, if in age group 16-18 as this will increase your job opportunities or progression on

What you need to get on

Specific course entry criteria alongside your GCSE results will determine the level you start at. Specific grades are required in certain subjects. Find out about the individual entry requirements and level in the course information on the college website or at your interview.

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

  • Riverside College Kingsway Campus

    RIVERSIDE COLLEGE. Kingsway Campus Kingsway, WIDNES, WA8 7QQ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · WIDNES

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