The hair and beauty industry is a fast-moving and exciting profession to work in with lots of career options. Whether you already work in the industry and want to upskill or you enjoy hair and beauty and would like to turn your passion into a career; we have the course for you.
You will be taught in our public-serving training salon, The Hair and Beauty Academy. You will use high-quality industry recognised products and equipment, which provides you with a realistic working environment and real models to build your skills and confidence. All courses are designed with employers in mind and can allow you to progress into university-level courses, such as our Level 4 in Hair and Beauty Salon Management.
Why Farnborough College of Technology?

NVQ Level 2 Barbering at Junior Stylist level enabling you to work commercially.
The VTCT Level 3 Access to Aesthetics is the ideal starting point for individuals looking to enter the advanced aesthetics industry without a background in beauty therapy. This qualification builds core knowledge and practical skills required for pro...
Elevate Your Aesthetic Expertise Step into the future of beauty and skin care with the VTCT Level 4 Diploma in Advanced Aesthetic Treatments—an industry-recognised qualification designed for experienced professionals seeking to expand their ...
The course covers the skills needed at Level 3 to carry out a hot stone therapy treatment with the underpinning theory to support knowledge and consultation with clients and health and safety practice.
The course covers the skills needed at level 3 to carry out a massage treatment with the underpinning theory to support knowledge and consultation with clients and health and safety practice. If you would like to take out the advanced learner loan...
Whether you already work in the beauty or health sectory, want to start a new career or simply want to learn for fun, this 25 week course will give you the skills and confidence to provide reflexology treatments.
Step into advanced salon management with a qualification designed to elevate your leadership, operational expertise, and business acumen in the hair and beauty sector, empowering you to drive success and innovation in a competitive industry landscape...
This course is for applicants who have completed a Level 2 Hairdressing qualification and want to gain an additional qualification in Barbering. Level 2 Certificate in Barbering (QCF) at Junior Stylist level enabling you to work commercially.
The VTCT Level 2 Beauty Specialist Diploma is an industry-recognised qualification designed to equip learners with the essential skills and knowledge for a successful career in beauty therapy. This comprehensive program combines practical training an...
The VTCT Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing is a nationally recognised qualification designed for those starting a career in the hairdressing industry. This course provides the essential skills, knowledge, and hands-on experience needed to deliver p...
The VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Barbering is an occupational qualification tailored for individuals aspiring to establish themselves as employed or self-employed senior men's hairdressers. This qualification, aligned with barbering National Occupatio...
The course involves students being able mix pure essential aromatherapy oils making own blends to treat various ailments and conditions with a mixture of client case studies and in salon clients. The course is a nationally recogn...
The VTCT Level 3 Beauty Therapy Diploma (Massage) is an advanced qualification for learners looking to enhance their beauty therapy skills and specialise in professional massage techniques. This course combines practical training with in-depth theore...
For students who have achieved a Level 2 Hairdressing qualification and are working commercially on the shop floor running a column of clients or as a self employed stylist.
This course is designed for existing practitioners who want further training or a formal qualification, specialising in skin needling treatments. You will learn how to perform skin needling treatments with three different needling technologies and va...
The Level 4 chemical peels course aims to teach you how to correctly complete skin peeling treatments. You will also study the science behind the procedure to develop all the skills required to carry out skin peeling treatments safely.