Free Level 2 Hair and Beauty Business Course in Barrow-in-Furness

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Hair and Beauty Business Course in Barrow-in-Furness. Classes run full-time at Furness College Channelside Campus. This hair and beauty business qualification covers the practical knowledge you need to plan and run a business in the hair and beauty sector. You'll study topics such as finance, marketing, customer service, and business planning over one year. It suits anyone looking to move from a technical role into self-employment or salon management.

Who this course is for

Furness College is highly successful, thriving and dynamic multi-site College. We are extremely passionate about raising the aspirations, knowledge and skills of individuals, communities and employers in Barrow-in-Furness and the wider peninsula. In 2016 the College became a member of the Chartered Institute for Further Education, the body for high performing Further Education Colleges and training providers. In 2017, we were recognised as the best Further Education provider in Cumbria at the Golden Apple Awards. In 2019, Ofsted rated us a s a Good College and later that year we were reaccredited by the Institute of Engineering and Technology, which is recognised around the world as an indicator of quality. In the summer of 2023, we were reaccredited as being a Teaching Excellence Framework Silver rated provider, for the quality of teaching on higher education programmes.

The two main campus sites, Channelside and The Sixth Form, are state of the art facilities and provide our students with the best foundation upon which to build their future. Our campuses include virtual learning spaces, demonstration areas and workshops with all the latest equipment and technologies.

We offer a very wide range of academic and technical courses for students of all ages and abilities including: A Levels, T Levels, vocational courses and university level courses, apprenticeships and adult part-time courses. We also pride ourselves on the wellbeing support we offer to students to help them be the best they can be and go further in life.

For more information and to apply for a course today please visit our website: https://www.furness.ac.uk/

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the key steps involved in setting up and running a hair or beauty business.
  • You'll learn how to manage business finances, including budgeting and basic accounts.
  • You'll develop an understanding of marketing and how to attract and retain clients.
  • You'll study customer service standards expected in the hair and beauty industry.
  • You'll learn about legal and regulatory responsibilities for business owners.
  • You'll look at how to plan and price services to make a business profitable.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Furness College Channelside Campus. Teaching combines tutor-led lessons, group discussion, and practical business exercises. Assessment is through assignments and written tasks that reflect real business scenarios. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you work through the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Furness College Channelside Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Salon owner or manager: run your own hair or beauty business
  • Self-employed hairdresser or beauty therapist: work for yourself with business skills
  • Salon receptionist or coordinator: manage bookings, client relations, and admin
  • Beauty retail supervisor: oversee product sales and team performance
  • Nail technician (self-employed): manage your own client base and pricing
  • Mobile beauty therapist: operate independently with strong business foundations

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Salon Management (VTCT or City and Guilds): the next step if you want to move into a management role or run a larger team.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training: useful if you want to teach hair and beauty skills.
  • A business or enterprise qualification at Level 3: broadens your knowledge if you plan to grow or diversify your business.

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