Level 4 Hairdresser Course in Eastbourne. Classes run at East Sussex College Eastbourne Campus one day a week, combining taught sessions with directed study. You'll need a hair or beauty qualification at Level 3 to apply, and you must be proficient in written and spoken English. The course runs over one academic year. It covers salon management, advanced colour correction, client care, and sales and quality management. This level 4 hairdresser qualification prepares you for a management role in a salon. The fee is £5,421.
Who this course is for
The Level 4 Diploma in Salon Management is an advanced, vocationally related qualification that will prepare you to gain employment as a salon manager, as the units contained in this qualification cover all the skills and knowledge required for this role. Entry on to this qualification can be via previous attainment of a hair or beauty qualification at level 3. In addition, applicants must be proficient in written and spoken English.The course is delivered one day a week with a mixture of directed study and taught sessions. You will be expected to research, monitor and recommend improvements to all aspects of a business..
You'll build skills in managing a hairstyle collection, including organising a professional photoshoot.
You'll learn how to manage health, safety, and security in a salon environment.
You'll study salon management practices and how to run day-to-day operations.
You'll explore sales management within the hair and beauty sector.
You'll learn how to manage client care quality and maintain high service standards.
You'll develop skills in public relations relevant to a salon business.
You'll research and recommend improvements to business practices.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered one day a week at the campus, with a mix of taught sessions and directed study. Practical skills are assessed against specific performance criteria recorded in a record of assessment book. You'll also build a portfolio of evidence covering your knowledge, understanding, and skills. Evidence can include witness statements, assignments, projects, and written questions.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. East Sussex College Eastbourne Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Salon manager: lead a team and oversee daily salon operations.
Senior hairdresser: take on advanced technical and client-facing work.
Colour specialist: focus on complex colour correction and treatments.
Salon owner: run your own hair business with management knowledge.
Hair and beauty educator: teach hairdressing skills at college level.
Brand educator: train stylists for a product or salon brand.
What you could study next
A Level 5 qualification in leadership or management, such as a CMI or ILM Diploma, would build on the management skills you've developed and support progression into senior business roles.
If you want to teach hairdressing, an Education and Training qualification (Level 4 or 5) would prepare you to work as a lecturer or assessor in further education.
