Part Time NVQ Level 2 in Hairdressing

MODE OF STUDY PT
FE LEVEL 2
DURATION 2 years (2 days per week)
START DATE(S) September 2010
DAY(S)/TIME(S) OFFERED Thursday and Friday (Time(s) to be advised)
NUMBER OF TEACHING HOURS 6 hours per week over the 2 days
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ADDITIONAL COSTS Tool kit: 123.00; Salon Uniform: 43.00 and Tabard: 11.45. Compulsory starter kit for September approximately 50.
AWARDING/VALIDATION BODY City and Guilds
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants will have met the following entry requirements:

3 GCSEs at grades C - D one of which must include English Language or equivalent;
NVQ Level 1 Hairdressing
Have good communication skills;
A proven record of excellent attendance and punctuality;
Commitment to the course;
Have relevant work experience in industry; and
Have good manual dexterity skills (i.e. an ability to work with their hands).
Initial Assessment Numeracy at Entry Level 3 and Literacy at Level 1.

Those applicants whose English is their second language will be invited to undertake an English assessment.

Starter kit if full kit is not available at the start of the course.
PROGRAMME CONTENT/STRUCTURE
This course comprises practical salon work including: Cutting, Perming and Colouring Applied Science, Developing Business and Communication Skills, Portfolio Building and tutorial sessions. 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.
PROGRESSION/CAREERS OPPORTUNITIES
Students may wish to progress onto NVQ Level 3 in Hairdressing after gaining industrial experience or choose to find employment in the Hairdressing industry as a senior stylist for 18 months.There are many opportunities where students 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 on going 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 Students are advised that they may benefit from continuous work placement in a commercial salon whilst studying on a Level 2 programme.
READING LISTS Recommended text books to be advised during induction.