Beauty Therapy Advanced Level 4
This Level 4 Salon Management programme can help you turn your interest in Advanced Beauty therapy and Salon Management into a rewarding career opportunity. It’s designed to develop your knowledge and skills that are essential to organisations in this evolving sector of the economy. The course also aims to help you gain key transferable skills that are highly valued by employers.
Course Information
Course Type:
16-18
Study Mode:
Full Time
Qualification:
Diploma
Location:
Deane Road Campus
Course Code:
HT222-YP01
Course Length:
34
Start Date:
September 2026
Subject Area:
SERVICE INDUSTRIES
Overview
This Level 4 Salon Management programme can help you turn your interest in Advanced Beauty therapy and Salon Management into a rewarding career opportunity. It’s designed to develop your knowledge and skills that are essential to organisations in this evolving sector of the economy. The course also aims to help you gain key transferable skills that are highly valued by employers.
What You'll Learn
The units you will cover include:
• 401-Quality management of client care in the hair and beauty sector - This unit is about the knowledge and skills required to effectively manage to quality of client care within the hair and beauty sector. It covers evaluate client care procedures, the use of client feedback and the analysis of this, implementation and monitoring of quality management procedures and the evaluation of these.
• 402-Salon management - This unit is about the knowledge and skills required for salon management. It covers planning management of products and services and salon management duties.
• 408-Advanced Epilation Techniques - This unit is about the knowledge and skills required for Advanced Epilation techniques. It covers both the preparation and the provision of advanced epilation.
• 409-Laser and light treatments for hair removal - This unit is about the skills and knowledge required for laser and light treatments for hair removal. It includes both the preparation and the provision of the treatment.
• 411-Enhance appearance using micro-pigmentation - This unit is a preparation for work unit, which is based on capability, and knowledge. This unit is about enhancing the facial appearance using Micro-pigmentation. To carry out this unit the learner will need to maintain effective health, safety and hygiene procedures throughout their work. The knowledge and skills gained in this unit includes preparing for and provided Micro-pigmentation treatment.
• 401-Quality management of client care in the hair and beauty sector - This unit is about the knowledge and skills required to effectively manage to quality of client care within the hair and beauty sector. It covers evaluate client care procedures, the use of client feedback and the analysis of this, implementation and monitoring of quality management procedures and the evaluation of these.
• 402-Salon management - This unit is about the knowledge and skills required for salon management. It covers planning management of products and services and salon management duties.
• 408-Advanced Epilation Techniques - This unit is about the knowledge and skills required for Advanced Epilation techniques. It covers both the preparation and the provision of advanced epilation.
• 409-Laser and light treatments for hair removal - This unit is about the skills and knowledge required for laser and light treatments for hair removal. It includes both the preparation and the provision of the treatment.
• 411-Enhance appearance using micro-pigmentation - This unit is a preparation for work unit, which is based on capability, and knowledge. This unit is about enhancing the facial appearance using Micro-pigmentation. To carry out this unit the learner will need to maintain effective health, safety and hygiene procedures throughout their work. The knowledge and skills gained in this unit includes preparing for and provided Micro-pigmentation treatment.
How Will I Be Assessed?
You will be assessed via practical assessment and assignments, all your assessments will be graded pass, merit or distinction.
Entry Requirements
- GCSE English at grade 4 (or above) or GCSE Maths at grade 4 (or above)
- Completion of Level 3
I'm Interested, What Next?
You need to speak to one of our tutors before you can enrol on to this course therefore, please use the 'apply' button on this screen to register your interest. Once we have your details we will send you a text with a link to book a telephone interview. Please be aware that when a tutor calls you our number will appear as unknown/with-held/private.
Future Opportunities
Learners can progress onto either
• Any ACL course
• Foundation Degree
• Any ACL course
• Foundation Degree
Who Can I Speak To?
In the first instance please send a message to beauty@boltoncc.ac.uk
Anything Else I Need to Know?
The course lasts 35 weeks and begins in September.
The Beauty industry has an accepted dress code and all students will be expected to comply with these standards of dress when working in the Beauty Salon. No jewellery or acrylic nails are allowed by the exam board. Professional work wear will include a black tunic (approx £29) and full smart full-length black trousers and black full shoes. You will purchase the stationary and file kits at approximately £6. Also you will need a kit that will be purchased from us, price TBC.
You will be expected to have a minimum of 90% attendance and all absences must be explained to your tutor with medical evidence if there is more than one week of absence.
The Beauty industry has an accepted dress code and all students will be expected to comply with these standards of dress when working in the Beauty Salon. No jewellery or acrylic nails are allowed by the exam board. Professional work wear will include a black tunic (approx £29) and full smart full-length black trousers and black full shoes. You will purchase the stationary and file kits at approximately £6. Also you will need a kit that will be purchased from us, price TBC.
You will be expected to have a minimum of 90% attendance and all absences must be explained to your tutor with medical evidence if there is more than one week of absence.
How to Apply?
Click the ‘Apply’ button on this page.
You’ll be asked to set up a Learner Hub account so that you can track your application.
If you have any difficulties setting up your Learner Hub account, please email admissions@boltoncc.ac.uk
You’ll be asked to set up a Learner Hub account so that you can track your application.
If you have any difficulties setting up your Learner Hub account, please email admissions@boltoncc.ac.uk
Open Events
Open Events are your chance to experience 91´«Ã½ first-hand.
Register for one of the events below to chat to tutors, explore our facilities, and find out more about our amazing courses.
Visit boltoncollege.ac.uk/events to find an event and register.
Register for one of the events below to chat to tutors, explore our facilities, and find out more about our amazing courses.
- Wednesday 15th October 2025, 5pm-7pm
- Tuesday 18th November 2025, 5pm-7pm
- Monday 15th December 2025, 5pm-7pm
- Wednesday 9th February 2026, 5pm-7pm
- Thursday 12th March 2026, 5pm-7pm
- Tuesday 12th May 2026, 5pm-7pm
- Thursday 18th June 2026, 5pm-7pm
- Walk In Day, Thursday 2nd July 2026, 9am-4pm
Visit boltoncollege.ac.uk/events to find an event and register.
Enrichment
Sitting a job interview, writing a personal statement, applying for university - taking part in our enrichment programme will give you a CV to wow in all of these situations! You’ll benefit from departmental and cross-college enrichment with:
As well as giving you essential professional and technical skills, you’ll demonstrate that you’re a successful and well-rounded person, helping you to make a lasting impression.
We want you to have fun, so we also have plenty of leisure and sporting activities for you to enjoy, improving your health and wellbeing
- Inspiring trips and experiences
- Meetings with industry experts
- Visits to leading companies in your sector
As well as giving you essential professional and technical skills, you’ll demonstrate that you’re a successful and well-rounded person, helping you to make a lasting impression.
We want you to have fun, so we also have plenty of leisure and sporting activities for you to enjoy, improving your health and wellbeing
Why Choose Us?
We’re an elite College, and part of the University of Bolton Group, offering you a gateway to all of Greater Manchester’s vast range of fantastic opportunities for specialist careers, university degree courses and higher Apprenticeships.
We’ll reward your achievements with trips to The Anderton Outdoor Activity Centre and the opportunity to apply for the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Our £75 million campus offers a refurbished fitness suite and sports hall; Apple Mac suites; libraries, a lecture theatre; hair and beauty salon; and a restaurant, café and canteen.
You’ll also enjoy a wide range of events, including showcases, enterprise activities and cultural celebrations.
You may qualify for a college bursary or financial support from Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust (LTCT), access more information here: LTCT Financial Support
We’ll reward your achievements with trips to The Anderton Outdoor Activity Centre and the opportunity to apply for the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Our £75 million campus offers a refurbished fitness suite and sports hall; Apple Mac suites; libraries, a lecture theatre; hair and beauty salon; and a restaurant, café and canteen.
You’ll also enjoy a wide range of events, including showcases, enterprise activities and cultural celebrations.
You may qualify for a college bursary or financial support from Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust (LTCT), access more information here: LTCT Financial Support
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