Oswestry salon success draws students from far afield
Visage Hair and Beauty Salon in Oswestry looks set to continue its recent expansion as the 2012/13 academic year approaches.
Over the past five years, the Salon which is based at Walford and North Shropshire College has grown its full-time student intake by over 80%. The College has doubled capacity with £100,000 investment in a new hair salon and an additional beauty therapy suite.
Sharon Cooper, Curriculum Area Leader, attributes the College’s success to the professionalism of the Visage team and the outstanding success rates achieved by the students. “Last year we achieved 93% success across the board, some 12% above the national benchmark. Our reputation has spread far and wide and we are increasingly attracting students from outside the County to train with us here in Oswestry.”
Students from the Visage team scooped first, second and third place in the 2011 UK Skills Regional Competition, with ambitions to do better still in 2012. Sharon herself has just been recognised by City and Guilds with a Highly Commended Certificate for her work at the College.
Demand for places in September 2012 already looks very strong. Potential students who have not yet applied are advised to come along to the next Open Evening on Thursday 2 February 2012.
Demand for apprenticeships is also strong and the College is keen to talk to salons and health suites interested in taking on new apprentices.
Top Image: Beauty Students Jenny Gittins, Emily Williams
and Rebecca Morris. Winners of 3rd, 2nd and 1st place respectively.
