Full Time NVQ Level 2 in Hairdressing with ESOL (Course Codes: 1349)

MODE OF STUDY FT
FE LEVEL 2
DURATION 1 year
START DATE(S) September 2010
DAY(S)/TIME(S) OFFERED Students can expect to be involved in learning activities across most days of the week between 9.00am and 9.00pm.
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ADDITIONAL COSTS Tool kit: 115 - 123; Salon Uniform - 43.00; Tabard 11.45. Compulsory starter kit for September approximately 50.
AWARDING/VALIDATION BODY City and Guilds
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants will have met the following entry requirements and attended a successful interview with satisfactory references providing information on behaviour, punctuality and attendance.

NVQ1 Hairdressing;
National Literacy Test passed
Communication Skills at Level 1 and Numeracy skills at Entry Level 3.
Proven record of excellent attendance and punctuality;
Commitment to the course;
Good manual dexterity skills (i.e. and ability to work with their hands);
Basic Skills: Application of Number, Communication, Information Technology;
Pre skills where needed: AEB Numeracy and Literacy - or equivalent; and
5 days work experience.

Applicants should also have a starter kit if the full kit is not available at the start of the course.
PROGRAMME CONTENT/STRUCTURE
This course is for those students who wish to improve their English and learn the practical aspects of hairdressing by studying for a NVQ Level 2 qualifications. Students will receive additional English support classes to improve their communication skills and enable them to cope with the language demands of the course. During their practical lessons students will be working in a realistic salon environment and will be expected to carry out hairdressing services on clients. As clients for all courses cannot be guaranteed, students may need to provide their own clients. Students will also be required to carry out work experience activities for 2 weeks whilst on course.

This course will support your language needs and enable you to achieve a certificate in literacy.

In addition to studying ESOL the Level 2 subjects covered will include:

Basic Cutting;
Basic Hair Colouring;
Consultation;
Health and Safety;
Personal Conduct and Appearance;
Shampoo and Condition Hair; and
Style and Finish Hair.

PROGRESSION/CAREERS OPPORTUNITIES
On successful completion of this course students can progress onto NVQ Level 3 in Hairdressing after gaining industrial experience or find employment in the Hairdressing industry as a senior stylist for 18 months (A trade test to assess ability will be required prior to progression onto Level 3 Hairdressing). There are many opportunities where a successful student might seek employment on ocean liners, TV, theatre, fashion work or photography.
ASSESSMENT STRUCTURE This qualification is gained through observed practical, oral and written assessment that will be ongoing throughout the duration of the course. Students will be expected to collect relevant evidence through witness testimony projects and assignments towards their portfolio. Where appropriate students may be able to provide evidence of prior learning and experience which can be accredited. The portfolio of evidence will be submitted for internal and external verification. Portfolios may be required to be available for inspection up to three years after completion of the programme. This is a requirement of City and Guilds.
EXCURSIONS / WORK EXPERIENCE 2 week block of work experience is required as part of your programme and students are advised that they may need to find a work placement.
READING LISTS To be advised.