Hairdressing City & Guilds NVQ Level 3

Course Overview
This course is suitable for students progressing from Hairdressing Level 2 or equivalent with an interest in advancing their skills in hairdressing. It covers a broader range of units at Level 3, which reflects the role of senior salon staff. It will give you the opportunity of becoming a fully qualified hairdresser. This level has been designed for senior staff or advanced technicians.

Additional training is highly recommended to enhance and supplement your main learning goal, to improve employment opportunities and add to your curriculumvitae. As such we endeavour to organise and arrange as varied external input as possible during your course of study.

Course Structure
The programme is delivered over one academic year (34 weeks).

The following topics will be covered:

• Health & Safety
• Promoting AdditionalProducts and Services
• Hygiene
• Consultation
• Advanced CuttingTechniques
• Styling and DressingLong Hair
• AdvancedColouring Techniques
• AdvancedPerming Techniques
• Planning and Promoting Activities/Events
• Salon Manager Responsibility
• Key Skills (Application of Number & Communication )

Qualification Aims
C&G NVQ in Hairdressing at level 3

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. Level 3 students are required to continue carrying out Level 2 treatments in the RWE. 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£115.00
Text Book£20.50 (Optional â€" Advanced Hairdressing A coursebook for Level 3 by Chivelle Henderson)
Consumables£20.00

These figures are intended as a rough guide only.


If you are 19 years of age or over at the start of the course, the tuition fee's 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, health,requirements and positive personal attributes.

Start Date
September 2010

Requirement
NVQ in Hairdressing at Level 2 or 4 GCSE's at grade A*-C or equivalent.Successful College interview. Target testing (attainment relating to level). Satisfactory school/college report or references. A knowledge of, and interest in, hairdressing is essential 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, health,requirements and positive personal attributes.