Why should you take this course?
This qualification aims to provide you with a range of essential and practical skills and knowledge, which will equip you to seek employment or further training within the hairdressing industry.
Course content
The course covers all the core skills you will need to progress to further learning and training. You will study the following mandatory content:
Health and safety practice in the salon
Client consultation for hair services
Shampoo and condition the hair and scalp
The art of colouring hair
Colour and lighten hair
Cut women’s hair
The art of dressing hair
Working in the hair industry
There will also be:
Structured work experience or work placements within their business
Classes/lectures given by industry experts
Employer’s input into projects and exercises
End of year show to showcase your work
How will I be assessed?
You be assessed by the following:
A service portfolio including evidence of practical service carried out with proficiency
Practical assessments are pass or fail
Online exams for a range of units
Are there any special expenses?
A hairdressing kit and uniform will be needed for this course.
What could I do next?
Upon successful completion, you could go into full time work in the industry or further your career by adding a Barbering qualification or moving onto the Level 3 qualification.
