Full Time NVQ Level 2 in Hairdressing (Intensive) (Course Code: 1342)

MODE OF STUDY FT
FE LEVEL 2
DURATION 1 year
START DATE(S) September 2010
DAY(S)/TIME(S) OFFERED Full-time 4 days per week in college
NUMBER OF TEACHING HOURS 17.5 hours per week in college. This does not include the work experience in the salon.
TOTAL FEE
TOTAL OVERSEAS FEE
ADDITIONAL COSTS Tool kit: 123.00; Salon Uniform: 43.00; Tabard: 11.45. Compulsory starter Kit for September approximately 50. Additional cost of Smartscreen 12.
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.

3 GCSEs at Grade A-C in English, Maths/Art Design,IT
NVQ Level 1 in Hairdressing qualification or skills
Minimum Initial Assessment Levels: Literacy Level 1 and Numeracy Level 3.

Good communication skills:
Commitment to the course:
Past experience of working in the Hairdressing industry or currently working in the Hairdressing industry: and
have good manual dexterity skills (i.e. an ability to work with their hands).

Applicants will also have a Starter kit if the full kit is not available at the start of course.
PROGRAMME CONTENT/STRUCTURE
This course is aimed at those students who wish to pursue a career in Hairdressing or progress onto FE Level 3 qualification in Hairdressing at Croydon College or other institutions. This course involves both practical and theory classes. During the 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. Salon sessions will also be in the evening to reflect industry working environment.

There will be a minimum of one subject related external visit during the year which is part of the course and therefore compulsory. It is also a requirement of the course that students undertake one and a half hours per week enrichment activity which will be agreed with group tutors. There will also be opportunities to enter Hair and Beauty competitions and it is expected that all students will take part in these activities.

PROGRESSION/CAREERS OPPORTUNITIES
On successful completion of this course students can progress on to NVQ Level 3 in Hairdressing after gaining industrial experience or find employment in the Hairdressing industry as a junior stylist. 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 programme. 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 As part of your programme students are advised that they will need to maintain a work placement throughout the programme.
READING LISTS To be advised