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Hair & Beauty

Level 3 Diploma in Fashion, Theatre and Media Hair and Make-up Studies

Mode of study

Full Time

Start date

03/09/2026

Entry requirements

You are required to have a Level 2 Diploma in Hair and Media Makeup Studies.

Teaching staff

You�ll be taught and supported by experienced industry professionals with a minimum of five years� industry experience. Your teachers and assessors are also currently working in the industry, bringing up-to-date knowledge, skills and professional experience into the classroom. You�ll receive ongoing support with your learning, assessments and individual targets, helping you build the confidence and skills needed for the industry. Throughout your assessment journey, you�ll also be supported by an Internal Verifier, helping to ensure your work is assessed fairly and consistently.

Course Code

DP3FTA1F/1

Duration

1-Year

Location

Welwyn Garden City Campus

Awarding body

Vocational Training Charitable Trust

Assessment

You will be assessed through practical observations, online exams and assignments. You are required to create a portfolio and complete creative research in a sketch book. Feedback will be provided to the students using industry standards.

About the course

The VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Fashion, Theatre and Media Hair and Make-up studies is a course designed to enhance makeup skills in areas such as special effects, bald caps, ageing techniques, airbrushing, camouflage, body art, theatrical and photographic makeup. We work closely with companies such as Kryolan and the Royal Opera and Ballet House.

Career options

Our Hair and Beauty courses enable you to work in a wide variety of salons, nail bars, spas, cruise ships, or even work abroad in luxury resorts. Depending on the level you choose to study, we recommend that you carry on climbing the ladder within Oaklands, and then onto university or into employment.

Potential careers:

  • Beauty Therapist
  • Theatrical and Media Makeup Artist
  • Nail Technician
  • Massage Therapist
  • Salon Management
  • Beauty Consultant
  • Reflexologist
  • Aromatherapist
  • Skincare Consultant
  • Hairdresser/stylist

Course Content - What will I learn?

The VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Fashion, Theatre and Media Hair and Make-up mandatory units are: - Apply Airbrush makeup to the face - Camouflage makeup - Media makeup - Fashion and photographic makeup - Design and apply face and body art - Creative hairdressing design skills - Apply prosthetic pieces and bald caps
You are required to purchase a Kit and uniform (approx. '300) that will provide you will all the equipment required to use in practical sessions and work experience You will be required to purchase additional research material such as a sketch book. We work with the following suppliers for your kit and uniform: Kryolan, ISO clean and Funky Scrubs. You will need to show that you have developed your Maths and English skills whilst you are on the course. This may mean you sit GCSE qualifications.

Please contact us to find out if you require any specific equipment for this particular course.

You will be assessed through practical observations, online exams and assignments. You are required to create a portfolio and complete creative research in a sketch book. Feedback will be provided to the students using industry standards.