Working in Health and Beauty
During this pre-qualification health and beauty course, you will learn skills to support you in your next steps. Improve your health and beauty knowledge, learn what it is like to work in the beauty sector and develop your personal skills, communication, self-confidence and ability to work in a team. If your earnings are under £25,000 you may be able to claim support with paying the fees, please visit your local ACL Centre, or call 03456037635. You will be asked to complete an application via this link once enrolled
https://essex-self.achieveservice.com/service/ACL___DLSF_application
Course Summary
Starting:
Tuesday 16 September 2025
Duration:
18 sessions over 18 week(s)
Time:
10:00 for 02:30 hours
Cost:
£401.00
Find us here
ACL Colchester
Barrack Street
Colchester
Essex
CO1 2LR
Qualification Aim/Level
Entry Level/L1
Who is this course for?
Young people and adults aged 19+ with learning disabilities and/or Autism who need to improve their confidence and progress into accredited courses.
What can I expect to learn?
You will learn about health, beauty, skin care and make up. You will develop the skills needed to move into this sector of employment such as customer service skills, health and hygiene, the art of applying makeup and caring for hair, nails and skin.
How will I learn?
Your tutor will use a number of different teaching methods to develop your skills. These will include a wide range of authentic materials, individual study, working in pairs/group activities and will include the use of video/audio. You will also have the opportunity to use online learning technologies to develop your skills.
How will I know how well I am doing?
You will follow an individual learning plan which will track your achievements.
Will I need to do extra work at Home?
You are expected to make use of the skills learnt in college at home and out in the community.
What will I need to provide?
You should money for lunch or a drink and wear appropriate clothing.
Are there any other costs?
Occasional funds will be needed for outings or events.
What can I do next?
Your tutor will be pleased to discuss other courses that might assist your progression in this subject. You can also make an appointment with an ACL Career and Skills progression advisors to discuss your next steps.?For information on ACL courses please see http://www.aclessex.com/ The National Careers Service provides information, advice and guidance to help you make decisions on learning, training and work. The service offers confidential and impartial advice and is supported by qualified careers advisers. To make an appointment please call 0800 100 900 (calls are free from landlines and most mobile numbers) or visit their website https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk
Further Information
For all enquiries regarding this course please contact 0345 603 735
What Next?
Please note you must be 19yrs or over to enrol.
For details on how to enrol please click here 
During this pre-qualification health and beauty course, you will learn skills to support you in your next steps. Improve your health and beauty knowledge, learn what it is like to work in the beauty sector and develop your personal skills, communication, self-confidence and ability to work in a team. If your earnings are under £25,000 you may be able to claim support with paying the fees, please visit your local ACL Centre, or call 03456037635. You will be asked to complete an application via this link once enrolled
https://essex-self.achieveservice.com/service/ACL___DLSF_application
Course Summary
Starting: |
Tuesday 16 September 2025 |
Duration: |
18 sessions over 18 week(s) |
Time: |
10:00 for 02:30 hours |
Cost: |
£401.00 |
Find us here
ACL Colchester
Barrack Street
Colchester
Essex
CO1 2LR
Qualification Aim/Level
Entry Level/L1
Who is this course for?
Young people and adults aged 19+ with learning disabilities and/or Autism who need to improve their confidence and progress into accredited courses.
What can I expect to learn?
You will learn about health, beauty, skin care and make up. You will develop the skills needed to move into this sector of employment such as customer service skills, health and hygiene, the art of applying makeup and caring for hair, nails and skin.
How will I learn?
Your tutor will use a number of different teaching methods to develop your skills. These will include a wide range of authentic materials, individual study, working in pairs/group activities and will include the use of video/audio. You will also have the opportunity to use online learning technologies to develop your skills.
How will I know how well I am doing?
You will follow an individual learning plan which will track your achievements.
Will I need to do extra work at Home?
You are expected to make use of the skills learnt in college at home and out in the community.
What will I need to provide?
You should money for lunch or a drink and wear appropriate clothing.
Are there any other costs?
Occasional funds will be needed for outings or events.
What can I do next?
Your tutor will be pleased to discuss other courses that might assist your progression in this subject. You can also make an appointment with an ACL Career and Skills progression advisors to discuss your next steps.?For information on ACL courses please see http://www.aclessex.com/ The National Careers Service provides information, advice and guidance to help you make decisions on learning, training and work. The service offers confidential and impartial advice and is supported by qualified careers advisers. To make an appointment please call 0800 100 900 (calls are free from landlines and most mobile numbers) or visit their website https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk
Further Information
For all enquiries regarding this course please contact 0345 603 735
What Next?
Please note you must be 19yrs or over to enrol.