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TOP NEW COURSES


  Hair & Beauty




Hair & Beauty Sport Spa & Holistic

There are many career paths within the Hair and Beauty industry, and whether you want to study full or part-time we have the course for you. Working with actual paying clients in one of our salons you will gain a valuable insight into how salons operate.

We also provide a variety of part-time courses for those not wanting a career in the industry, but just wanting to learn a new skill. Call us today and find out more about we can offer you. The hair and beauty department is located at the Kingsland Skills campus in Houghton Regis, and The Learning Warehouse campus in Leighton-Buzzard.

For further information please email us
hair@dunstable.ac.uk
beauty@dunstable.ac.uk

Full Time
Beauty
VTCT Beauty Therapy; 2
This is a one year course which teaches students the skills required either to continue their..
VTCT Beauty Therapy;Level 3
This course is of one year's duration and covers the more detailed and specialist beauty techniques,..
VTCT Diploma in Theatrical and Media Make-Up; Level 3
This course is designed to focus on the skills and techniques used in theatrical and media..

Hair
NVQ in Hairdressing; Level 1
This course is designed to give theory and practical aspects of the skills needed in hairdressing...
NVQ in Hairdressing; Level 2
This course is designed to give theory and practical aspects of the skills needed in hairdressing. ..


Part Time
Beauty
VTCT Diploma Beauty Specialist Techniques (fast track) – Level 2
You will cover cosmetic make–up, manicure and pedicure, waxing depilation and facials, lash..
VTCT Diploma Beauty Specialist Techniques (Fast Track) – Level 3
This is an ideal course if you wish to progress further from the Level 2 Beauty Specialist..
VTCT Certificate Cosmetic Make–up and Beauty Consultancy – Level 2
You will cover the practical and theoretical application of make–up, including eye treatments..
VTCT Certificate Facial Massage and Skin Care – Level 2
You will cover facial massage techniques, masks, skin care and relevant employment standards. You do..
VTCT Certificate Nail Treatments – Manicure and Pedicure – Level 2
This course provides the practical and theoretical knowledge of manicures and pedicures, to enable..
VTCT Certificate Nail Treatments – Nail Art – Level 2
You will cover a variety of decorative techniques for natural or nail extensions on this..
VTCT Certificate Nail Treatments – Nail Technology – Level 2
If you have a recognised qualification in manicure and pedicure, this course will let you advance..
VTCT Certificate Waxing (Depilation) – Level 2
You will learn the application of both hot and warm wax, covering the practical and theoretical..
Electrolysis
This course involves the practical and theoretical knowledge required for the removal of unwanted..
VTCT Certificate in Threading – Level 2
Depilatory threading is the art of removing hair from the eyebrows, face, arms and legs by using a..
VTCT Certificate in Sugaring Depilation – Level 2
This course involves the theoretical and practical knowledge required. Sugaring is the temporary..
VTCT Certificate in Mendhi and Henna Skin Decoration – Level 2
This course involves the theoretical and practical knowledge required for this specialist unit. The..
Hair
NVQ Hairdressing – Levels 1 & 2
This is a two–year part–time course that leads to a qualification in hairdressing. All..
NVQ Hairdressing – Level 3
This course is designed for those who are experienced hairdressers and want to further their career...
VTCT Diploma in Long Hair Design – Level 3
This course offers an opportunity to hairdressers with prior experience to gain a qualification in..
VTCT Diploma in Hair Colouring – Level 3
This course allows hairdressers with a Level 2 qualification to gain a colour unit of achievement at..
VTCT Certificate in Men’s Hair Styling – Level 3
Candidates must have a Level 2 qualification to be able to progress and gain this certificate in Men..
Children’s Haircutting and Maintenance
This course will enable the participants to cut children’s hair from the age of 2–14 via a..


  Sport




Hair & Beauty Sport Spa & Holistic Football Microsite

Based at the Kingsland Skills Institute our Sports courses are growing in success year on year. There are many different jobs within the sports industry; you don’t need to excel at your chosen sport, demonstrating a strong interest and willingness to learn will provide you with a solid ground to achieve great things in this subject area.

The Football Development Programme is continuing to grow in popularity, with some students being offered scholarships in America to further their studies. Womens football within the UK is increasing in popularity and Dunstable College actively encourages girls to join this course.

For further information please email us
sport@dunstable.ac.uk


Full Time
foundation degree (FdSc) health, fitness & personal training
This is a University of Bedfordshire Course delivered at Dunstable College. This course has been..
foundation degree (FdA) football studies
This is a University of Bedfordshire course delivered jointly at Dunstable College and the..
BTEC Introductory Diploma Sport and Leisure (Can be linked to Football Development Programme); Level 1
This course will develop the skills and qualities needed for working in this sector. It adopts a..
BTEC First Diploma Sport; Exercise and Fitness; Level 2
A BTEC First Diploma is a practical, work-related course. You will learn by completing projects and..
BTEC National Diploma in Sport; LEVEL 3
A BTEC National Diploma is a practical, work-related course. You will learn by completing projects..
BTEC National Award in Sport & Exercise Science; Level 3
A BTEC National Award is a practical, work related course based on realistic workplace situations,..
BTEC Football Development Programme (Introductory Diploma in Sport and Leisure); Level 1
This programme provides a clear progression route from beginners to the equivalent of A Level..
BTEC First Diploma in Sport (Sports Performance); Level 2
A BTEC First Diploma is a practical, work-related course. You will learn by completing projects and..
BTEC Football Development Programme; Level 3
This programme provides a clear progression route from beginners to the equivalent of A Level..

Part Time
CYQ Gym Instruction – Level 2
This qualification is a combination of theory and practical work, incorporating anatomy, physiology..
CYQ Health Related Exercise for Children – Level 2
This course will focus on how to prepare and instruct children’s fitness sessions, using a..
VTCT Diploma – Anatomy & Physiology – Level 3
You will gain theoretical knowledge and understanding of Anatomy and Physiology, to enable you to..
VTCT Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy – Level 3
You will acquire theoretical and practical knowledge of body massage, enabling you to apply..
CYQ Personal Trainer – Level 3
All applicants must attend an interview and must already have a Level 2 qualification in Gym..
CYQ Sports Conditioning – Level 3
Students will learn how to analyse sporting actions, prepare progressive drills and activities for..
CYQ Fitness Training for Independent Older Adult – Level 3
This qualification focuses on safe exercise for older adults, taking into account the physiological..
CYQ Pre and Post–Natal Activity – Level 3
Students will learn how to teach safe exercise to ante and post–natal women and will study the..

  Spa & holistic therapies




Hair & Beauty Sport Spa & Holistic

The new spa area provides excellent facilities for students studying a spa or holistic course. Based at the Kingsland Skills Institute in Houghton Regis the salons enable our students to learn in a real salon environment, and to use their skills on paying clients.

Whether you’re interested in these courses to develop a career or you simply want to try something new, we’ve got the course available to you.


Full Time
VTCT in Spa Therapy; Level 3
This course gives a focus on the skills and techniques used in spa therapy. This includes the set up..
VTCT Diploma in Holistic Therapies; Level 3
This course is designed to give theory and practical aspects of the skills needed in holistics...

Part Time
VTCT Diploma Anatomy and Physiology – Level 3
You will gain theoretical knowledge and understanding of Anatomy and Physiology, to enable you to..
VTCT Diploma Indian Head Massage – Level 3
You will learn the practical and theoretical aspects of Indian Head Massage. The course covers..
VTCT Certificate Swedish Body Massage – Level 3
You will learn the theoretical and practical aspects of Swedish massage to enable you to apply the..
VTCT Certificate Aromatherapy Massage – Level 3
You will gain practical knowledge of aromatherapy, covering a range of topics including the history..
VTCT Certificate Reflexology Techniques – Level 3
You will gain theoretical and practical knowledge of reflexology. This is a specific holistic..
Introduction in Stone Therapy
An introductory course for Hot Stone Therapy will be run over 4 weeks3.5 hrs week. This will provide..
VTCT Diploma in Stone Therapy – Level 3
This course provides the theoretical and practical knowledge required for this unit. Stone therapy..
Reiki Introductory Course
This introductory course provides access to understanding what is involved in the principles of..
VTCT Diploma for Reiki Practitioners – Level 3
This course involves the theoretical and practical knowledge required for this specialist diploma...
VTCT Certificate Thermal Auricular Therapy (Ear Candling) – Level 2
The certificate formalises the traditional techniques of using ear candles therapeutically. The..
Introduction to Crystal Therapies
This introductory course provides access to understanding what is involved in the principles of..
VTCT Diploma in Crystal Therapies – Level 3
The diploma includes interpersonal skills, consultation and the use of crystals with other therapies..