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Hair and Beauty Courses in Canning Town
Hair and beauty training in a real working salon at Peacock Gym.
The Academy has offered BTEC and City & Guilds hair and beauty qualifications, taught in the purpose-built Peacock Salon with real clients.
- Taught in a purpose-built working salon
- Edexcel BTEC Entry 3 to Level 1, Level 2 options
- Real clients, appointments and business skills
About the Course
The Peacock Gym Academy has offered the BTEC Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector at Entry 3 and Level 1, validated by Edexcel. Students could then progress to Beauty Therapies or Women’s Hairdressing at Level 2, validated by City & Guilds.
Guided Learning Hours
- Entry 3 – Award 70 hours; Certificate 130 hours
- Level 1 – Award 80 hours; Certificate 140 hours; Diploma 320 hours
- Level 2 – Certificate 241 hours; Diploma 477 hours
What Students Learned
These qualifications are aimed at new learners who want to learn the basics of hair and beauty and the personal skills needed to work in the industry. Practical subjects included:
- Hair plaiting
- Nail art
- Make-up
- Face painting
Students who completed the introductory course could move on to Creative Hair and Beauty Studies at a more advanced level.
Learning in a Real Salon
Classes have been held in the purpose-built Peacock Salon, run as a business with its own client base, appointment system and phone number. A fully qualified hairdresser worked in the salon two days a week. Students treated real clients and picked up business skills such as money management, customer care, planning and organisation.
Before I started my Hair and Beauty course at The Peacock I wasn’t going to school much… Now thanks to the Peacock I’m learning a practical subject I enjoy. I like being in a working environment and I now accept responsibilities because I know the course will help me get a job.Samantha, Year 11 student
Where It Could Lead
Careers this course could lead to include beautician, make-up artist and hairdresser.
The course contact was listed as Kate Newby.
See all Academy courses or read more student stories.
Come and Train at the Peacock
Beginners, juniors and seasoned fighters all welcome. Call or send an enquiry today.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
What hair and beauty qualifications has the Academy offered?
The BTEC Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector at Entry 3 and Level 1, with progression to Beauty Therapies or Women’s Hairdressing at Level 2.
Who validated the qualifications?
Edexcel, with City & Guilds for Level 2.
Where were classes held?
In the purpose-built Peacock Salon on site at Peacock Gym, Canning Town.
Did students work with real clients?
Yes. The salon was run as a business with its own clients and appointment system, and a qualified hairdresser was there two days a week.
What careers could the course lead to?
Beautician, make-up artist and hairdresser.
Is the Hair and Beauty course running now?
Please call the gym on 020 7511 3799 to ask about current Academy courses and the salon.