Hairdressing NVQ Level 2

Hairdressing NVQ Level 2

Course ID:
PC18218

Academy:
Hair, Beauty & Related Therapies

Introduction:
This NVQ not only provides essential skills for employment in the hairdressing industry, but also offers students the opportunity to enter national competitions, and gain additional specialist certificates. In the past, students have additionally had the opportunity visit trade shows and specialist exhibitions.

Study Mode & Location:
This course will be one year (Approx. 14 hrs per week). It will be held at Preston College, Fulwood Campus, St Vincent`s Road, Preston, PR2 8UR.

Course Content:
You will cover a wide range of hairdressing skills including:

• Health & Safety.
• Advise & Consult with Clients.
• Shampoo & Condition Hair & Scalp.
• Cutting.
• Style, Dress & Finish Hair.
• Colouring.
• Perming.
• Reception.
• Promoting Products & Services.
• Providing a positive impression of yourself and your organisation.

Assessment:
Assessment will be carried out during the course by an assessor observing and questioning your practical work. As the assessment becomes more familiar, you will be able to take control in the planning of your own assessments together with the development of your portfolio (which will contain evidence of your work). The assessor will watch you working and assess your performance against national standards. You will be asked to undertake particular activities to a commercial timescale in a work-related environment (eg the College`s own hairdressing salon) and will be asked to provide clients for assessment purposes. All units also have mandatory written papers.

Careers & Progression Opportunities:
Successful completion of this course together with a successful interview and review, will allow you to progress to the NVQ Level 3 in Hairdressing. You may also seek employment in hairdressing salons.

Additional Costs:
There will be a cost involved for this course (which will be substantially reduced if you are on income-based benefits or are studying this course as your first full Level 2 qualification). You will also need the following equipment/materials.(Please note - costs are approximate and will be confirmed at induction).

• Hairdressing Kit Approx. £170
• Tunic £20
• Stationery £4

How To Apply
You will need to have an informal interview with an Adult Admissions Adviser.

Many courses have limited places so please enquire as soon as possible. Following interview, the earliest you may enrol is mid-June.

Money Matters
Depending upon your circumstances, you may be able to study at a reduced price.

Help, Advice & Further Information
If you know of someone who would like to study a course at Preston College but their first language is not English, please contact the Advice Centre on their behalf to discuss the options available.

Opening Hours:
Mon-Thur 9am-7.30pm (9am-5pm during College holidays)
Fri 9.30am-4.30pm