Certificate in Dressing Hair VRQ, Level 2 Level 2, Part Time, 1 year 2
Course
In Norwich
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
Norwich
Entry Requirements
You should be over the age of 19 yrs. All applicants will be interviewed to establish their needs and interests and suitability for the programme. The course is equally suitable for both gender groups.
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About this course
Career Progression
The hair and beauty industry is a vibrant, dynamic and creative sector offering fantastic employment and training opportunities. This sector alone employs nearly a quarter of a million people and is worth over £6 billion to the UK economy.
There are a wide variety of jobs for qualified hairdressers, including salon and spa work both in the UK and abroad. Hairdressers also work in hotels, on cruise liners, in hospitals and health clubs. With further experience, they can also become salon owners or follow careers in hair design for photography and fashion, teaching and training and work for manufacturers of hairdressing products as a technical advisor. Students could also look at becoming self-employed.
For further information check:
National Careers Service - Hairdresser job profile
Hairdressing and Beauty Industry Authority (HABIA)
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Subjects
- Part Time
Course programme
Summary
This dedicated evening course is for adults over the age of 19 years, and introduces students to the world of hairdressing. It covers the essential technical skills and underpinning knowledge which are included in the following units; which are covered within class based and salon sessions.
- Working in the Hairdressing Industry
- Follow Health & safety
- Client Consultation for hair Services
- Shampoo and condition hair & scalp
- Cut Women’s Hair
- Art of dressing hair
- Create an image base on a theme
An additional unit (available during the final six weeks of the summer term)
- Colour & lighten hair.
This additional unit is offered for those successful students who wish to progress further and complete the colouring unit.
This is an intensive six week course, also offered over two evening and includes both practical and a theoretical assessments. Note there is an additional cost for this unit.
Commitment to studies:
Student are expected to attend 100% of college classes, timetables are usually offered on Tuesday & Thursday evening from 6pm-9pm .
Because of the intensive nature of the programme you must be committed and attend all sessions; otherwise your progress and success will be affected.
Salon Work Experience:
All students are encouraged to try and obtain some additional work experience as this can greatly enhance your awareness of the industry and helps to establish useful employer links.
Student Support:
Students who require additional support may receive support; following assessment; but a competent level of English will be required.
Our salon dress code is otherwise plain black, smart clothing which should not be too tight, too short or too revealing! If you are not appropriately dressed you will not be admitted to class!
Additional information
Certificate in Dressing Hair VRQ, Level 2 Level 2, Part Time, 1 year 2