Students will study the following:

1. Science of hair and beauty – Students will explore the relevance of the associated sciences and how this influences the development of products in the hair and beauty industry
2. Exploring the world of hair and beauty – Students will explore the key features of typical hair and beauty businesses. Students will understand how hair and beauty has developed from ancient times to the present day.
3. Design in the hair and beauty sector – Students will explore ideas, perspectives, attitudes and images which promote businesses, products and services.

Term	Topic	Key Content (Theory)	Topic	Key Content (Practical)
Autumn 1	Unit 203 – Design in the hair and beauty sector	The importance of using design in business The factors to consider when creating design images Plan design images Create design images Review design images	Unit 203 – Design in the hair and beauty sector Unit 202 – Science in hair and beauty	Health and Safety Consultation Technical skills – Hair Anatomy and physiology of hair, skin and nails Hair, skin and nail conditions and how they can affect or limit treatments
Autumn 2	Unit 201 – Exploring the world of hair and beauty	Key features of hair and beauty in ancient eras and decades of the past hundred years Hair and beauty in today’s society	Unit 203 – Design in the hair and beauty sector Unit 202 – Science in hair and beauty	Health and Safety Consultation Technical skills – Nails and makeup Anatomy and physiology of hair, skin and nails Hair, skin and nail conditions and how they can affect or limit treatments
Spring	Synoptic Assignment	Synoptic Assignment – Research on the given Era provided by C&Gs Task 1 – Research and report Task 2 – Plan and design a total look Task 3 – Create a design for business	Synoptic Assignment	Health and Safety Consultation Era related Technical skills – Hair Technical skills – Make Up Technical skills – Nails
Summer	Unit 202 – Science in hair and beauty	The effects of acids and alkalis on hair and skin The scientific principles of ingredients in hair and beauty products Ingredients in hair and beauty products Ethical considerations for testing cosmetics Anatomy and physiology of hair, skin and nails Hair, skin and nail conditions and how they can affect or limit treatments	Unit 201 – Exploring the world of hair and beauty Unit 203 – Design in the hair and beauty sector	Health and Safety Consultation Era related Technical skills – Hair Technical skills – Make Up Technical skills – Nails