Hairdressing City & Guilds NVQ Level 2 (part time, evenings, over 2 years)

Course Overview
This two year course is suitable for students interested in hairdressing as a career option or as refresher course for those wishing to return to the industry, or perhaps to obtain a formal recognised qualifcation. Level 2 is the accepted minimum for a junior hairdresser in the industry.
Additional training is highly recommended to enhance and supplement your main learning goal, to improve employment opportunities and add to your curriculum vitae. As such we endeavour to organise and arrange as varied external input as possible during your course of study.

It is not necessary to have obtained a NVQ level 1 in hairdressing to start this course.

Course Structure
The programme is delivered over two academic years (each of 34 weeks). Wed & Thurs evenings 6pm-9pm

The following topics will be covered:

• Health & Safety
• Promoting a Positive Impression of Yourself and Your Organisation
• Hygiene
• Consultation
• Shampoo and Conditioning
• Basic Cutting
• Finishing & Dressing Techniques
• Basic Colouring Techniques
• Salon Manager responsibility

Qualification Aims
C &G NVQ in Hairdressing at level 2

Assessments/Examinations
Continual written and practical assessments/assignments in both theory and practical aspects of the course.

Practical assessments are carried out in a realistic work environment (RWE) on fee-paying clients.

A portfolio of evidence is compiled throughout the course and submitted for final verification.

Cost / Equipment
Uniform - black T. shirt & black skirt/trousers

Hairdressing Kit Level 2 £140.00
Optional Text Book£23.00 - Hairdressing. The Foundations. 6th edition by Leo Palladino and Martin Green. ISBN 978-1-4080-1154-6
Consumables£20.00

These figures are intended as a rough guide only and were correct at time of going to print. However, please note that suppliers do alter their prices from time to time, of which we have no control.


Cost - Year 1£495.00 . Year 2£495.00.


If you are 19 years of age or over at the start of the course, the tuition fees may be payable for£495 per year.


Free tuition is available to those in receipt of certain means tested benefits or to their un-waged dependants.

As part of the Entry Requirements it is important to note that, as this is a service industry, students must meet the demands of the course which include: good interpersonal and communication skills, personal hygiene, healthrequirements and positive personal attributes.

Start Date
16 September 2009 Wed and Thurs evenings 6pm - 9pm

Requirement
No formal qualifications. It is not necessary to have obtained a NVQ level 1 in hairdressing to apply for this course. Successful college interview. Satisfactory school/college report or references. A knowledge and interest in hairdressing is desirable and will be assessed at interview. As part of the Entry Requirements it is important to note that, as this is a service industry, students must meet the demands of the course which include: good interpersonal and communication skills, personal hygiene, healthrequirements and positive personal attributes.