Course Overview
During this one year course you will develop your hairdressing skills and work on clients in a commercial salon environment. You will be expected to attend work experience for one day per week across the 36 week course in a salon of your choice.
- Health and safety
- Consultation
- Creative cutting
- Cutting men's hair
- Creative colour techniques
- Colour correction
- Creatively style and dress hair
- Creatively dress long hair
Updated November 2018
Entry Requirements
A minimum of three GCSEs grade C or above including maths, English and preferably science or equivalent Essential Skills Wales (ESW) communication and application of number.
Or you will need to have a related qualification i.e. NVQ Level 2 Hairdressing with good basic hairdressing skills and a good understanding of hairdressing theory.
Course Delivery
All units are delivered modular and assessments are continuous (to include practical observations and written tests.)
Progression Opportunities
Employment opportunities include working as a senior stylist in a salon, cruise ships or becoming a salon owner.
Additional Information
All students will be required to purchase a Level 3 hairdressing kit, uniform etc (funding for this may be available).
Trips may be run and there will be a cost of approximately £90, plus spending money.