Free Level 4 Salon Management Course in Farnborough

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body

About this course

Free Level 4 Salon Management Course in Farnborough. Classes run at Farnborough College of Technology, part-time during the day. The course runs over one year, giving you time to balance study with other commitments. You'll develop the business, leadership, and operational skills needed to manage a salon effectively. Topics cover areas such as financial management, staff supervision, client care, and marketing. This free salon management course for adults is a strong step toward senior roles in the hair and beauty industry.

Who this course is for

See college website for details of this course. Please note that start dates are indicative only - you should visit our website for the most up-to-date information.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in managing salon finances and budgets.
  • You'll learn how to lead, supervise, and develop a team.
  • You'll study marketing and how to promote salon services.
  • You'll understand how to maintain health, safety, and legal compliance in a salon.
  • You'll build knowledge of client relationship management and customer service standards.
  • You'll explore business planning and salon operations.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Farnborough College of Technology. Learning is delivered part-time during the day over one year. Assessment methods for this qualification typically include assignments, projects, and professional discussions that reflect real salon management scenarios. Contact the college directly for the most up-to-date information on assessment requirements for this course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Farnborough College of Technology will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Salon manager, overseeing day-to-day operations and staff
  • Hair and beauty salon owner, running your own business
  • Spa manager, managing treatments, teams, and client experience
  • Beauty therapy manager, leading a team in a clinical or retail setting
  • Training coordinator, developing staff skills within a salon group
  • Area manager, overseeing multiple salon locations

What you could study next

  • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management, if you want to move into broader business or multi-site management roles.
  • CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management, useful if staff development and HR become a focus of your work.
  • A business or management degree, for those looking to develop deeper expertise in running a salon business or wider enterprise.

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