Hairdressing NVQ Level 3

Hairdressing NVQ Level 3
NVQ Level 3
Introduction
Hairdressing is an exciting career option. It is creative, satisfying and very varied. The work can be quite physically demanding, but is fun and provides a very social career choice. It is designed to lead to many varied career routes within the industry hairdressing salons, luxury hotels, health spas, cruise ships or setting up your own business are just some of the options that you could consider with this level 3 award.
Course Content
This is a nationally recognised qualification awarded through VTCT (Vocational Training Charitable Trust). It is designed to lead to the many varied career routes within the industry if you progress through the various higher levels.
The course is run as a full or part time programme of study over 1 year. The award is comprised of 9 units with 4 mandatory and 5 optional units.
Mandatory Optional
Health & SafetyCreative hairdressing
Promotion of productsCreative styling
ConsultationDressing long hair
Creative cuttingColour correction
Perming
Creative colouring
Customer service
Financial effectiveness
Promotional activities
All 9 units must be completed to gain full qualification.
Entry Requirements
Students are selected by interview. A level 2 hairdressing qualification is compulsory as is two GCSE's grades C or above. The learner will need to be working within the industry on a minimum of two days.
It is also expected that students are enthusiastic and interested in the technical aspects of the industry. Posses a good standard of Maths and English excellent communication skills and have a friendly, caring manner.
Duration
The course will run over a 1yr programme with only 1 day college attendance.
This involves 7.5 delivery running from Monday pm through to evening. Assessment
After initial delivery of the units there is continual assessment of practical skills with oral questions and homework tasks. These form the basis for a completed portfolio together with externally set end test papers.
Progression
This award could lead onto a salon managment position or progression into the Beauty therapy industry.
A career within the industry as a advanced practioner or FE foundation degree.
Fees
VTCT Lifetime Registration Fee
Uniform requirement â€" cost available on request.
Course fees on request