Sport & Public Services – Level 1

A mixture of theory and practical exercises, this course can open the door to a wide range of indoor and outdoor pursuits, increasing your knowledge of how the body works. It allows you to investigate risks and hazards in these different environments. Students will also take part in a range of off-site physical activities such […]

Health and Social Care – Level 3

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This course is suitable for those students who are looking for a career where they are caring for others, such as Nursing, Midwifery, Paramedic, Occupational Therapist, Social worker and more, or if you would like to progress on to Higher Education such as our HND in Healthcare Professions’ Support, University to study Psychology, Sociology, Teaching […]

Health & Social Care – Level 2

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On this course, you will learn about the varied types of work within the health and social care sectors, as well as more about the roles played by industry professionals. You’ll also cover key areas of current practice in health and social care depending on the career you’re working towards. The course includes equality, diversity […]

Health & Social Care – Level 1

Health students with teacher doing a health demonstration

This qualification will develop your knowledge and awareness of the types of provision in the health, social care and children’s and young people’s sectors combining health and early years. The course covers the roles played by workers, including principles and values, health and safety, and working with others. You will learn essential transferable skills such […]

Childcare – Level 2

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This course is five days a week – two of which are spent on work placement. If you want to work with children and are able to work practically as well as in a classroom setting, this is the perfect course for you. It’s an introduction to the role of an early years practitioner, supporting […]

Hairdressing – Level 3

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This one-year course is for students who have an existing Level 2 qualification in hairdressing who want to take their skills to a higher level. It combines advanced and creative techniques to further develop your practical skills preparing you for a successful career in hairdressing. You will be working in a real-life salon environment at […]

Hairdressing – Level 2

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This one-year course prepares you for a career in the hairdressing industry. You will build your knowledge of the underlying principles and practical skills, and also study the everyday aspects of running a hairdressing business. Your skills will be developed through working in a real-life salon environment at The Retreat, with practical assessments on members […]

Hair & Beauty – Level 1

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This one-year course is the first step towards a career in the hair and beauty industry. You will learn the underlying principles and practical skills required for the industry by working in a real-life salon environment at The Retreat, our on-site salon with two highly equipped hair salons and three beauty salons, completing practical assessments […]

Beauty Therapy – Level 3

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This one-year course is for students who have an existing Level 2 qualification in beauty therapy and want to take their skills to a higher level. It combines advanced electrical facial treatments a variety of massage disciplines and eyelash extensions, to develop flexible skills for a career in beauty therapy. All students will study anatomy […]

Beauty Therapy – Level 2

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This one-year course prepares you for a career in the beauty therapy industry. You will build your knowledge, skills, and experience providing treatments to clients, and study the everyday aspects of running a beauty business. Your skills will be developed in our a real-life salon environment at The Retreat, by completing practical assessments on members […]