Entry Requirements

You will need:

• Level 3 qualification in Hair or Beauty, and
• A 4 in both English and Maths.

Course Structure

This is a vocationally related qualification and includes all the required elements to work effectively as a salon manager. This qualification will allow you to develop both management and technical skills required for the role of hair and beauty salon manager. There are five mandatory units in this qualification, including:

• Management of health
• Safety and security in the salon
• Quality management of client care in the hair and beauty sector
• Sales management in the hair and beauty sector, public relations in the hair
• Beauty sector and salon management.

You will also have the opportunity to further develop your knowledge, understanding and skills by choosing from a range of optional units including:

• Research in the hair and beauty sector
• Salon design
• IT and data handling for the hair and beauty sector
• Marketing
• Human resource management
• Micro-dermabrasion
• Laser and light treatments
• Hair colour correction
• Manage the creation of a hair style collection
• Hair and scalp specialist services
• Micro-pigmentation.

Assessment & Feedback

• Practical assessment
• Portfolio work
• Assignments
• Online exams
• Performance
• Project work
• Self-evaluation
• Oral questioning
• Short answer questioning
• Group discussion.

What Next...

The VTCT Level 4 Diploma in Salon Management is recognised by industry as the qualification needed for those who wish to become in employed as a salon manager in the hair or beauty sector.

Career opportunities as a salon manager exist in a variety of contexts, including:

• Beauty salons
• Hair salons
• Nail salons
• Beauty/Nail retail concessions in department stores
• Day spa or destination/hotel spa
• Cruise ships

You will also be able to progress on to a more Aesthetics route within the industry and complete level 5 qualifcations.