What we offer
Hair at the Acacemy is a training salon that helps students of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to succeed. No prior experience required. Traineeships leading to apprenticeships.
Our Courses
What we offer
VTCT Entry Level Certificate in an Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector (school age)
The purpose of this qualification is to develop your skills in both hair and beauty and will provide you with the foundation for further learning at level 1. It will also enable you to perform your own services and to assist others in the salon.
Qualification Number: 500/6803/9
Level: Entry 3
GLH: 114 – 130
Units: 5 – 19
Minimum Credits: 13
Age Restriction: 14

VTCT Level 1 Certificate in an Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector (school age)
This qualification will prepare you for either supervised employment in the hair and beauty industry working as an apprentice or for further study at level 2.
Qualification Number: 500/6839/8
Level: 1
GLH: 119 – 140
Units: 4 – 22
Minimum Credits: 15
Age Restriction: 14

VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Women’s and Men’s Hairdressing (16-19)
Learners who complete this qualification are eligible to become a graduate State Registered Hairdresser/Barber (SRH/B) with The Hairdressing Council. Career opportunities as a junior unisex hairdresser/stylist exist in a variety of contexts, including:
- Commercial unisex salons
- Specialist African type unisex salons
- Independent/self-employed/mobile/home-based settings
- Product manufacturing and training
- Television, film, theatre and media
- Armed Services
- HM Prison Service
- Cruise liners
Qualification Number: 600/1065/4
Level: 2
GLH: 445 – 656
Units: 10 – 16
Minimum Credits: 52
Age Restriction: 16

VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Service
The VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Services is a qualification that has been specifically designed to develop your practical skills in; how to provide facial skin care, manicure and pedicure treatments, apply make-up and to be able to create an image based on a theme within the hair and beauty sector.
VTCT Product Code: AB20182
Qualification Number: 500/9127/X
Level: 2
GLH: 343
Units: 9 – 12
Minimum Credits: 40
Age Restriction: 14
Registration End Date: 31st Jul 2023

Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills qualification in Mathematics at Level 1, 2 and 3
Accreditation status: Accredited
Qualification Number: Entry 1: 500/9172/4, Entry 2: 500/9196/7, Entry 3: 500/9295/9
Level: Entry 1, Entry 2, Entry 3
GLH: 45
TQT: 47

Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills qualification in Mathematics at Level 1
Accreditation status: Accredited
Qualification Number: 500/8906/7
Level: Level 1
GLH: 45
TQT: 50

Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills qualification in Mathematics at Level 2
Accreditation status: Accredited
Qualification Number: 500/8907/9
Level: Level 2
GLH: 45
TQT: 54

Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills qualification in English at Level 1, 2 and 3
Accreditation status: Accredited
Qualification Number: Entry 1: 603/4286/9 Entry 2: 603/4287/0 Entry 3: 603/4288/2
Level: Level 1, 2 and 3
GLH: 55
TQT: 60

Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills qualification in English at Level 1
Accreditation status: Accredited
Qualification Number: 603/4289/4
Level: Entry 1
GLH: 55
TQT: 66

Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills qualification in English at Level 2
Accreditation status: Accredited
Qualification Number: 603/4290/0
Level: Entry 2
GLH: 55
TQT: 66
