With over 50 years of experience in vocational education, we are one of the most established and trusted training providers in the Midlands. But what truly sets us apart is our commitment to real-world learning—especially in our Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy and Barbering Academies.
Unlike many providers, our learners are not only practicing on mannequins or dummies. From the start, you’ll be developing your skills by working with real, paying clients in our commercial training salons. It’s a hands-on experience that builds both your technical confidence and your customer service expertise.
Here’s what you can expect:
- Fully equipped beauty rooms and vibrant training environments
- Access to professional-grade products used across the beauty industry
- One-to-one support from experienced tutors with industry backgrounds
- Opportunities to build a real client base and graduate work-ready
- Our academies work as real salons, which means from the start you will be working on real clients!
When you study with us, you’re not just learning a trade—you’re starting your career in a setting that mirrors the professional workplace from day one.
Course Information
An Award, Certificate or Diploma in Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector
Course Content
- Plaiting and twisting
- Shampooing
- Using temporary colour
- Basic manicures and pedicures
- Basic facials
- Nail art
- Basic makeup application
- Health and safety
- Working in a team and presenting a professional image Pat
NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy
Course Content
- Health and safety
- Promoting products and services
- Working effectively
- Reception duties
- Facial Skincare
- Eye treatments
- Waxing
- Manicures and pedicures
- Makeup
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy
Course Content
- Advanced health and safety
- Planning promotional events
- Swedish body massage techniques
- Hot stone massage therapy
- Aromatherapy Massage
- Indian head massage
- Advanced electrical facials
Additional information
Taster Days
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Financial Support
Apply here for financial support.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements to join our programmes. However, if you do not hold a GCSE grade of 4 in maths and/or English we will incorporate these functional skills or GCSE’s into your training. When joining the programme you will first have an interview with a member of the team at the Academy to check your eligibility, we look at additional needs required, behaviour and interest in the programme during this stage.
Work Experience
During your course, we will support you with work experience which will assist you when the time comes to decide on your next steps. Work experience hours can vary from 6 hours to 350 hours depending on your qualifications.
Not looking for a Full-Time Course?
Perhaps you’re already a qualified barber and you’re looking to refresh your skills after a career break. Perhaps there is a particular service/technique you’d like to sharpen-up on. We offer a pay as you go private learning option where you can work with our Educators at our training salon to bring you back up to speed, or equally to guide you through a NVQ diploma at your own pace.
- Qualification and Quality Assurance Fee: £200
- Course fee (per day): £55
If you are interested in joining us as a private learner, please contact us today.
our academies
Leicester Academy
Rugby Academy
Contact us
Beauty Therapy Academy – 2 Causeway Lane, Highcross, Leicester, LE1 4AP
Hairdressing Academy – 4 Causeway Lane, Highcross, Leicester, LE1 4AP
Telephone: 0116 285 6182
Email: info@hoet.co.uk
Contact us
Temple Buildings, Railway Terrace, Rugby, CV21 3EN
Telephone: 01788 544146
Email: info@hoet.co.uk
