The Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy Diploma Competence Based Qualification ( CBQ) is a vocational course designed to provide students with comprehensive training in hairdressing and beauty treatments. The course typically covers a range of topics, including hair cutting, coloring, and styling techniques, as well as skincare, makeup application, nail care, and other beauty services. Students learn practical skills through hands-on experience, often in a salon-like environment, and also gain theoretical knowledge about health and safety, customer service, and business management. This diploma prepares students for careers in the hairdressing and beauty industry, enabling them to work in salons, spas, or as freelance professionals.
Qualification Objectives:
- To equip Learners with broad knowledge, understanding and skills necessary to demonstrate occupational competence in the workplace in the Beauty industry enabling Learners to perform a range of beauty treatments and services.
- To provide a competency based skills qualification in beauty therapy that combines both subject knowledge and industry skills that are essential for the Learner’s development and career advancement.
- To enable Learners to develop beauty therapy skills, techniques, gain knowledge and understanding to prepare Learners to progress to level 3 vocational learning within the beauty industry.
- To provide a progression structure for Learners to develop the workplace skills and personal attributes essential for successful working lives within the beauty industry.
Career Opportunities
An ICM Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy Diploma opens opportunities in salons, spas, fashion, film & TV, hospitality, wellness centers, and entrepreneurship. Graduates can grow from junior roles into senior stylists, therapists, managers, or business owners, with the option to branch into training, consulting, or brand representation.
Duration:
The ICM Diploma programme is structured over 3 years—with 2 years of classroom study followed by 1 year of internship. Please note that the internship year is optional, and you may graduate after 2 years if you successfully pass all your examinations.
Mode of Delivery
The course is offered entirely online, using a blended approach that combines live, real-time interactive sessions with recorded video lectures to provide a flexible and engaging learning experience.
Live Interactive Sessions:
These scheduled virtual classes bring learners together with expert instructors in real time. You can ask questions, participate in discussions, collaborate with peers, and receive immediate feedback—just like in a traditional classroom, but from the comfort of your own home. These sessions help build a strong sense of connection and community while keeping you on track with your learning goals.
Recorded Video Content:
All live sessions are recorded and made available on the learning platform. This means you can:
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Review lessons as many times as needed
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Catch up if you miss a live class
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Learn at your own pace, at times that suit your schedule
This dual format ensures that whether you prefer the structure of live learning or the flexibility of on-demand content, you’ll have the tools you need to succeed.
With online access from anywhere in the world, this mode of delivery is ideal for busy professionals, students in different time zones, and anyone looking to learn without limits.
Exams are held online – IICT Hybrid Proctoring
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Entry Requirements:
- Copy of Grade 12/LGCSE Certificate or School Report
- Copy of ID/Passport
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DISCLAIMER: ICM Competency Based Qualifications (CBQs) provide an introduction to occupational competence in the workplace allowing Learners to develop their skills, knowledge and understanding which they can then put into practice within employment. ICM CBQs are flexible in terms of delivery and assessment and are suitable for use in a range of settings including the workplace.
