INTRODUCTION
A warm welcome from all of us within the Hair, Beauty, Spa and Make up artistry department at North Kent College Tonbridge Campus.
We are delighted that you have chosen us to be your education provider to make those first steps in your chosen career, whether in the Hair, Beauty or Makeup industry.
SCHOOL REPORT & GRADE SHEET
We would like to see a copy of your most recent school or college report (for applicants aged under 19 year). If you have been issued a predicted grade sheet, then please also bring this with you. If you have already completed a qualification, please bring confirmation of grade with you.
INTERVIEW TASK
You are required to complete and bring with you, photographic evidence of any hair, beauty or makeup techniques that you have demonstrated.
Write a minimum of 500 words to include research of career opportunities within the hair and beauty industries and what personal and technical skills are required. Tell us why you have chosen North Kent college as an education provider.
WHAT WILL HAPPEN ON THE DAY?
All the interviews commence at 3 pm, you are welcome to bring with you a parent or supporter. Please arrive promptly at 2:50 pm, a presentation will commence at 3 pm to explain our course offers, expectations, opportunities and kit and uniform costs. Applicants will then be interviewed by a team member. Please allow up to 2 hours for the conclusion of the process.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO PREPARE
Interview tasks
- Research careers within the hair/beauty/make up industry
- Perform a hair/makeup/beauty application to a friend or family member and take photographic evidence of your work.
WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING?
- a copy of your most recent school or college report (for applicants aged under 19 year). If you have been issued a predicted grade sheet, then please also bring this.
- If you have already completed a qualification, please bring confirmation of grade with you.
- Interview tasks
AND FINALLY…
Entry requirements are:
Level 1 (GCSE Grade 1 in Maths, English, Science or above)
Level 2 (GCSE Grade 3 in Maths, English, Science or above)
Level 3 (GCSE Grade 4 in Maths, English, Science or above, plus successful completion of a Level 2 full diploma qualification in the relevant subject)
You will be required to attend two taster days, prior to enrolment. The taster days are a fantastic opportunity to experience lessons and learn techniques within our department, a chance to meet the team and importantly, for the team to get to know you. Details of your allocated taster days will be provided at interview.
Conditional offers will not be able to be given without submission of the written task, witness of photographic evidence and a satisfactory school report.
**All offers are subject to demonstrating your passion for the industry, as well as submission of your written tasks, a satisfactory school report/employer reference and the achievement of your predicted grades. Successful achievement during the taster days is also a requirement.*
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Taster Day information will be sent to you once your conditional offer has been given.
Dartford & Gravesend
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