Childcare – Level 3
If you’re looking to work with children (from birth to five years old) and gain knowledge of those up to seven years old, then this course is designed for you. It includes 60% college-based and 40% practical work placements with continuous assessment. The course includes the physical, social, spiritual, moral and emotional care of children, […]
Childcare – Level 2
This course is five days a week – two of which are spent on work placement. If you want to work with children and are able to work practically as well as in a classroom setting, this is the perfect course for you. It’s an introduction to the role of an early years practitioner, supporting […]
Hairdressing – Level 3
This one-year course is for students who have an existing Level 2 qualification in hairdressing who want to take their skills to a higher level. It combines advanced and creative techniques to further develop your practical skills preparing you for a successful career in hairdressing. You will be working in a real-life salon environment at […]
Hairdressing – Level 2
This one-year course prepares you for a career in the hairdressing industry. You will build your knowledge of the underlying principles and practical skills, and also study the everyday aspects of running a hairdressing business. Your skills will be developed through working in a real-life salon environment at The Retreat, with practical assessments on members […]
Hair & Beauty – Level 1
This one-year course is the first step towards a career in the hair and beauty industry. You will learn the underlying principles and practical skills required for the industry by working in a real-life salon environment at The Retreat, our on-site salon with two highly equipped hair salons and three beauty salons, completing practical assessments […]
Beauty Therapy – Level 3
This one-year course is for students who have an existing Level 2 qualification in beauty therapy and want to take their skills to a higher level. It combines advanced electrical facial treatments a variety of massage disciplines and eyelash extensions, to develop flexible skills for a career in beauty therapy. All students will study anatomy […]
Beauty Therapy – Level 2
This one-year course prepares you for a career in the beauty therapy industry. You will build your knowledge, skills, and experience providing treatments to clients, and study the everyday aspects of running a beauty business. Your skills will be developed in our a real-life salon environment at The Retreat, by completing practical assessments on members […]
Music – Level 3
This two-year course has pathway options for either music performance and production, or a specialist route solely in music production; all taught in our state-of-the-art music centre. On both pathways you will develop technical knowledge and understanding of how to create music, from initial planning through to final production. You’ll get hands-on with projects in […]
Music – Level 2
The BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Music Industry Skills is a one-year course that offers skills development in music – both performance and production. You will develop a practical understanding of the music industry, as well as a broad range of skills such as: composition and song writing, performing in a band, organising live events, […]
Creative Media – Level 3
On this two-year course you will develop technical skills in graphic design, photography, filming and video editing and work with real-world clients to creative briefs and produce a portfolio to showcase your skills to universities and potential employers. Taught by experienced, skilled tutors and guest lecturers, you will gain a valuable, working insight into the […]
