City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Women's Hairdessing

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This course is a full cost course which means that unfortunately there are no reductions in tuition fees if you are unemployed or in receipt of benefits.
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Subjects

  • Skills and Training
  • Hairdressing
  • Beauty
  • Industry
  • Hair and beauty

Course programme

Summary: The course is designed to provide students with further confidence and skills in hairdressing, building upon skills achieved at level 2








Course description: The course enables students to take on greater responsibility within our operational salon including developing supervisory skills with junior staff. Advanced cutting in both ladies & gents hairdressing including use of razors, texturizing, and personalising looks for their clients. The course features advanced colouring techniques to produce creative and commercial effects which will enhance client’s hairstyles. Students are also taught advanced perming techniques which enables them to offer this lucrative service with confidence. At level 3 students are also taught corrective colouring skills which is a tremendous asset to any hairdresser and makes them even more employable to any salon owner. Bridal hairdressing skills may also be featured within the programme which complements a full range of technical skills and knowledge. The course culminates in a unit which includes a photo-shoot to showcase skills
Specialist training in hair extensions is also offered as an enrichment activity with our partner organisation Balmain (please note this is an optional training opportunity with an additional fee).
Our training salon, Solutions, is run as a fully functioning commercial salon offering a full range of professional consultations and treatments. Every student will have weekly opportunities to gain first-hand experience of working in the salon using top brands such as WELLA and GHD. All of our tutors are highly qualified with excellent industry experience and all work hard to ensure our students benefit from this wealth of knowledge.
All students have opportunities to participate in College events such as fashion shows, the Royal Norfolk Show, hair and beauty shows and other off-site activities to build practical experience. We regularly participate in competitions and last year had a student placed in the WELLA Xposure regional heats. There are additional opportunities to visit Salon International and other events as they arise.
In 2013/14 92.4% of students were successful on this course, above the national average.
The quality of teaching, learning and assessment in hairdressing and beauty therapy is good and reflects the good outcomes for learners. Teachers plan lessons well and have good vocational knowledge and experience. This helps learners develop their skills to appropriate commercial standards. Learners gain very good employability and commercial skills. Ofsted 2013









Entry requirements: To have achieved VRQ or NVQ Level 2; ideally have some salon experience. Applicants undertake a skills test (usually a haircut & blowdry) completed within a commercially viable time, a short written test of relevant hairdressing knowledge and a short interview with the course leaders. Attendance or a reference will also be considered to indicate motivation & commitment.
Please note all students will be expected to continue in their GCSE Maths & English development unless they have already achieved (A-C).









Assessment: The course is assessment both practically and a series of online tests taken at the end of each unit. Evidence from these will go towards building up a portfolio of evidence. Practical assessments will be undertaken on paying clients and must be completed in a commercially acceptable timescale.









Academic progression: Students that have successfully completed the programme may progress onto level 4 qualifications in hair, beauty or media make up. Securing an Advanced Apprenticeships would also be an option.  









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 profileHairdressing and Beauty Industry Authority (HABIA)









Costs: For UK students aged under 19 years old on the 31st August prior to the start of your course, your tuition fees are free. There will be costs for equipment, trips and uniform.
UK students aged 19 years or over on the 31st August prior to the start of your course, will need to pay tuition fees as well as any equipment, uniform and exam fees. Some adults may be eligible for free tuition.
Costs for 2015/16

£126.00 for the hairdressing kit plus £10.50 for uniform
Please check our Finance pages for fee information and any financial help that may be available.

Additional information

Attendance type: CampusVenue: Main campusAttendance pattern: DaytimeCourse code: A0086Education level: Further educationStudy mode: Full timeHow to apply: CollegeSector subject area: Hair, Beauty and Other ServicesAge: 16 and overDuration: One year

City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Women's Hairdessing

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