Hairdressing
Hairdressing is more than just styling! You need to keep up with the latest trends and techniques in this fast-paced industry, so having a strong foundation and skillset is essential. Whilst working in our state-of-the-art, professional training salon, you will develop skills in shampooing, conditioning, styling, colouring, cutting and perming hair. These are all essential for your dream career – either working in a salon or as a self-employed stylist.
Competition can be fierce, but we will make sure you have the skills you need to set yourself apart from the rest of the crowd. And it’s not all about women’s hair - male grooming is an ever-growing industry and experienced, creative barbers are more in demand than ever.
You will also have the opportunity to future proof your skills, with exciting and innovative areas such as sustainability and biotech hair. With many other industries disappearing from the high street as a result of the rise in digital markets, hairdressing and barbering is one career that cannot be delivered online.
Work experience could include working on fashion shoots, theatre productions and involvement in competitions, both locally and nationally. Our Image Salon is open to the public, so you’ll have the chance?to work with a wide range of clientele. This will enable you to practise treatments and hone your practical skills, plus gain experience in areas such as customer service skills, handling money and stock control.
Study at Level:
This course is offered at Levels 1, 2 and 3. Level 1 students will study a combined Hair & Beauty course.
At Level 1, you will study a combined Hair and Beauty course which could include: • Hand care• Skin care• Nail art and shampooing• Make-up application and face painting• Women’s hair styling• Using colour to create an image• Consultation and customer service skills. At Level 2, you could study: • Cutting women’s hair • Colouring and lightening hair • Cutting men’s hair• Hairdressing reception duties • Perming• Plaiting and twisting.At Level 3, you could study:
• Health and safety practices in the salon • Consultation support for colleagues • Styling and dressing hair • Cutting and colouring hair • Human resource management • Perming hair • Hair extensions • Making and styling a hair addition • Bridal hair • Style and finish• Promoting and selling products and services to clients • Hair colour correction.
These courses are assessed through a series of assignments and subject evidence provided through a portfolio of work. There are also a series of observations and examinations and, at Level 3, a mandatory work placement.
Level 1 – You will require GCSEs grade 1 or 2 equivalent, including Foundation Awards and Entry Level Certificates. Level 2 – You will require a minimum of 3 GCSEs grade 3 or above including Maths and English.Level 3 – You will require a minimum of 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above including Maths and English and minimum of Level 2 in your chosen subject.ENGLISH & MATHS If you haven’t achieved a GCSE Grade 4 (C) in English and/or Maths, you will be required to either; take a Functional Skills qualification if you have achieved a Grade 1 or 2, or retake the GCSE if you’ve achieved Grade 3. You will be fully supported by our specialist team.
At level 2 and above you are required to complete a work placement. This will be an external work placement within your industry of study.
During your course, we ensure you develop employability skills and gain the relevant experience for your next steps. We provide information, advice and support when completing your course and progressing to work or going into further study. When applying for university, we can provide support with the UCAS application and Student Finance. Once you’ve completed a Level 3 qualification, you could progress into employment or further your studies with an advanced or degree-level qualification.
CAREER AREAS • Self-employed Stylist • Salon Manager• Mobile Hairdresser• Barber • TV and Theatre Stylist • Cruise Ship Stylist
