Full Time Level 1 NVQ Hairdressing (ESOL)

Full Time Level 1 NVQ Hairdressing (ESOL)This course is for you if:
You wish to become a hairdresser and enter an exciting industry. You will have to be an excellent communicator. Not only with your friends and the people you know well, but with people from every age group, social background, ethnic background, occupation and gender:

• You should have a degree of artistic skill and flair
• You will have to learn basic rules of chemistry, physics, anatomy, biology, physiology and mathematics.
• You will need a high degree of physical stamina
• You should be highly dexterous
• Your personality should be vibrant, sparkling, strong and interesting.
• You should be diplomatic, sympathetic and have the ability to listen and communicate.

You will be working in a fast-moving, ever-changing fashion industry. Hairdressers love their work and gain enormous pleasure working with the public to enhance their well being.

Course Code: L71996

Timetable:
to be confirmed

Course Location: Hammersmith
Course Duration (s): to be confirmed
Course Start Date (s): to be confirmed
Home EU Fee (per year): to be confirmed
International Non-EU Fee (per year): to be confirmed
Exam fee (per year): to be confirmed

Fee Information: The College charges a range of fees, primarily Home and Overseas. Under 19s assessed as Home, do not pay the course fees, we only charge a 20 enrolment fee which is refunded if you complete the course. Home students over 19 undertaking their First Full Level 2 (equivalent to 5 GCSE A-C) or their First Full Level 3 (equivalent to BTEC National or 2 ALevels) will be charged 20 enrolment fee plus any examination fees. For Home students over 19 receiving certain state benefits, the 20 enrolment is charged and not refundable. In all other instances, you will be charged the Home-EU or Overseas Fee.

Entry Requirements

• A good General Education, to include a written and spoken English qualification at Entry Level 3.
• Good personal reference demonstrating an acceptable level of attendance and commitment to work.

A professional appearance is of paramount importance when working in the Hairdressing Salon. A high standard of personal grooming is required with the correct uniform. Students should have Good Communication skills plus good personal skills.

Students will need to purchase their own uniforms and equipment for this course. This will be discussed during the interview.

About the course:
This is a full time 1 year course. The course combines learning through practical skills and theoretical understanding of the techniques being used. The course contains a range of units which need to be achieved for the full qualification and extra English.
This programme is very popular with all the students as we have experienced lecturers in addition to well equipped salons. To ensure that students have the knowledge of the subjects students are supported with our interactive learning web which has been specially designed to make studying easier and more exciting. Logging on, you will find a wealth of information about hairdressing topics aimed at helping you to make the best use of time in and out of college. Students are able to access study guides, notes, demonstrations, timetable information and have their own email addresses. The College Learning Centres have an excellent range of facilities and provide all the information needed for studying this qualification. The college offers first-class tutorial and welfare services to provide support and guidance whenever it is needed.

WHY SHOULD YOU TAKE THIS QUALIFICATION?

NVQs are work related qualifications. They reflect the skils and knowledge needed to do a job effectively and show that a candiate is competent in the units that they have achieved.

COURSE DETAILS:

• Health and Safety
• Salon Reception Duties
• Shampoo and Condition Hair
• Prepare for Hairdressing Services and Mantain work areas
• Basic skills - Literacy

Assessment:
The course is continually assessed using a variety of methods; practical observations, oral questions and written assessments. The completion of a work book is of paramount importance.

After the course:
Successful students can progress onto a Level 2 qualification with acceptable level of attendance.

• Hairdressing Diploma Level 2
• Hairdressing NVQ Level 2