Qualifications: Hius- ja kauneudenhoitoala

Holders of the specialist vocational qualification in hairdressing and beauty care have diverse manual skills and specialist skills in different work and care methods. They are able to provide individualised high-quality service to their customers, taking advantage of their wide knowledge of products and special expertise. They are able to create collaboration networks with other specialists. Qualification holders can manage customerships and provide added value to customers by developing services. They are able to plan, implement and manage different projects. They know how to ensure occupational and customer safety in all situations, and how to develop their work community and promote sustainable development. They know how to evaluate their own work and use it to improve their work and as part of their career planning.

Barbers (SQ) are able to provide to customers different hair and beard styling service packages in which they use demanding colouring, perming and barbering techniques.

Hairdressers (SQ) are able provide to customers different hairdressing and make-up service packages in which they use demanding colouring, perming and hairdressing techniques.

Specialist Beauty Therapists are able to provide to customers different skin care service packages in which they use specialised treatment methods.

Beauty Consultants (SQ) are able to train target groups consisting of consumers and business customers.

Optional units expand or deepen students' skills in all competence areas.