If you would like a successful career in hairdressing, barbering, beauty therapy or makeup, then one of our study programmes is the perfect place to start. You will train in our fully equipped salons, learning the very latest skills and techniques. You will also have the opportunity to work with local employers and industry specialists.

Explore courses and progress further with a full or part-time study programme in Wirral Met’s commercial hair and beauty salons at the Conway Park campus in Birkenhead.

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ASPIRING PROFESSIONAL Courses at Wirral Met 1 Course

Course Code G154

Aspiring Hair and Beauty Professional - G154

Full-time

Level 1

16-18 Year Olds

Conway Park Campus

BEAUTY THERAPY Courses at Wirral Met 10 Courses

Course Code G006

Certificate in Beauty Specialist Techniques - G006

Part-time

Level 2

19+ Adults - Part Time

Conway Park Campus

Course Code G025

Diploma in Beauty therapy - G025

Full-time

Level 2

16-18 Year Olds

Conway Park Campus

Course Code G027

Diploma in Beauty Therapy Treatments - G027

Full-time

Level 3

16-18 Year Olds

Conway Park Campus

Course Code G118

Introduction to LED Gel Polish (19+) - G118

Part-time

Level 2

19+ Adults - Part Time

Conway Park Campus

Course Code G119

Award in Eyelash and Eyebrow Treatments (19+) - G119

Part-time

Level 2

19+ Adults - Part Time

Conway Park Campus

Course Code G120

Award in Nail Technology (19+) - G120

Part-time

Level 2

19+ Adults - Part Time

Conway Park Campus

Course Code G123

Makeup Professional Level 2 - G123

Full-time

Level 2

16-18 Year Olds

Conway Park Campus

Course Code G142

4T Medical Chemical Peel - G142

Part-time

Level 4

19+ Adults - Part Time

Conway Park Campus

Course Code G009

VTCT Fashion and Photographic Make-Up Certificate - G009

Part-time

Level 3

19+ Adults - Part Time

Conway Park Campus

Course Code G141

Make-Up Professional Level 3 - G141

Full-time

Level 3

16-18 Year Olds

Conway Park Campus

HAIRDRESSING Courses at Wirral Met 3 Courses

Course Code G023

Diploma in Women's Hairdressing - G023

Part-time

Level 3

19+ Adults - Part Time

CPD

Conway Park Campus

Course Code G024

Diploma in Women's Hairdressing Level 2 - G024

Full-time

Level 2

16-18 Year Olds

Conway Park Campus

Course Code G041

Diploma in Barbering - G041

Part-time

Level 2

19+ Adults - Part Time

Conway Park Campus

MASSAGE Courses at Wirral Met 0 Course

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

Jessica Hallas

Jessica progressed from the level 2 to level 3 apprenticeship whilst working at Beautee salon.

Vicky Diamond

Vicky completed her level 3 qualification in Hairdressing at Wirral Met and is now studying towards a Barbering qualification.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

These courses equip students with the skills and knowledge to progress onto occupations including:

Beauty therapists - View occupation details here
Massage therapist - View occupation details here
Salon manager - View occupation details here
Hairdresser or Barber - View occupation details here
Salon manager - View occupation details here

Beauty Therapists earn between £12,000 and £17,000 per year (plus tips and any commission they gain for selling products in salons), and Salon Managers can earn over £20,000 per year.

Source: nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

Hairdressing and beauty salon managers and proprietors

Up to £24,000

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Hairdressers and barbers

Up to £15,000

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Beauticians and related occupations

Up to £17,000

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