Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy - Pathways Diploma

Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy - Pathways Diploma

Course ID:
PC69508

Academy:
Hair, Beauty & Related Therapies

Introduction:
This is an Entry Level course. It is the first step on a`pathway` to a career in Hairdressing or Beauty Therapy. You will study 12 units in total, two of which are practical (ie hands-on). You will also be able to practice and develop your social and communication skills, which will help you in your future working and personal life. Additional support will be available to help you during this course.

Study Mode & Location:
This is a one year full-time course. It will be held at Preston College, Fulwood Campus, St Vincent`s Road, Preston, PR1 8UR.

Course Content:
During the course you will study a range of topics including:

• Skills for Working Life.
• Life Skills.
• Health & Safety.
• Assertiveness.
• Assisting the Stylist.
• Assisting the Therapist.
• Dealing with Problems.
• Life Skills.
• Interview Skills.
• Family.
• Yourself & Others.
• Working Together.
• Personal Presentation.
• Maths.
• English.
• Information Technology.

Assessment:
During your practical sessions you will be asked questions by a tutor and will need to keep a diary of evidence, which will be marked. You will also need to produce a portfolio of 12 written assignments. These will be checked for correct content, grammar and presentation.

Careers & Progression Opportunities:
On completion of the course an individual learning programme will be arranged for you via an interview. This will help you plan your next step. If you successfully complete this course you will be able to progress to NVQ Level 1 Hairdressing or Beauty Therapy.

Additional Materials & Costs:
As a Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy student, you will have to wear a uniform whilst working in the salons. This comprises a black tunic (£28.76); black trousers; and filled-in shoes. You will also need to purchase the following (please note all prices are approximate and will be confirmed at induction).

• A4 file.
• lined and plain paper.
• pen, pencil, rubber, ruler and felt-tip pens.
• hairdressing kit (£5)
• beauty kit (£9.70)
• brush set (£10.50)

You will be able to order your tunic, hairdressing and beauty kits through Preston College.

How To Apply
To apply for a course at Preston College you will need to complete and return a College application form. Application Forms are available in our school leaver prospectuses or we can send one out to you.

Work Out Your Point Score
You will need to let us know on your application form your predicted exam grades and your point score. To work out your point score, you must use the grades that you get for GCSE Maths and English Language, and then your next best 5 grades. At Preston College, the level of course you start on will depend upon your point score. Your grades are worth the following points:

GCSE Grades

• A* = 8 points
• A = 7 points
• B = 6 points
• C = 5 points
• D = 4 points
• E = 3 points
• F = 2 points
• G = 1 point

(GCSE short courses are worth half the score of a full GCSE. Applied GCSEs are equivalent to two single GCSEs, eg an Applied GCSE at Grade C is worth 10 GCSE points).

GNVQ Foundation Part 1 (Equivalent to two GCSEs)

• Distinction = 8 points
• Merit = 6 points
• Pass = 4 points

GNVQ Intermediate Part 1 (Equivalent to two GCSEs)

• Distinction = 14 points
• Merit = 12 points
• Pass = 10 points

Full GNVQ Intermediate (Equivalent to four GCSEs)

• Distinction = 28 points
• Merit = 24 points
• Pass = 20 points

NVQs
NVQ Level 1 = 8 points. (NVQ Level 1 courses are equivalent to two GCSEs at Grade D and guarantee progression to NVQ Level 2 courses in the same subject area).

Certificates of Achievement
Up to 22 points will be awarded to students with Certificates of Achievement, for example AQA units, Compact 2000 and NPRA units. The Schools` Recruitment Team will inform you if you qualify.