Hairdressing NVQ3

Qualification Name:NVQ In Hairdressing Level 3
Course Name:Hairdressing NVQ3
Course Code:ADSH
Centre:Wembley Park
Applies to:School Leavers and International Students
Availability:Part Time Day (2 days a week 10.00 - 5.00pm)

Who is this course for?
This course is for you if you have an NVQ 2 Hairdressing and currently work in industry and wish to obtain the qualification.

What are the entry requirements?
You will need significant industrial experience and/or NVQ Level 2 Hairdressing. You will be required to have a placement in a salon one day a week. You could be tested on your practical skills to demonstrate your suitability for the course.
After applying you will have an interview to determine which course is suitable for your needs and abilities.

• Minimum Literacy Level: Level 2

Reading: You can read and summarise information by selecting and using different types of documents to obtain relevant information; skim and scan documents to gain a general idea of content and identify the information you need; recognise the writer's intentions and identify the main points, ideas and lines of reasoning; summarise information to suit your purpose. Writing: You can present relevant information in a format that suits your purpose; structure your writing to help readers follow and understand your main points; spell, punctuate and use grammar accurately; construct complex sentences and make your meaning clear.
• Minimum Numeracy Level: Level 2

Interpret information: You can read and understand tables, charts, graphs and diagrams; read and understand numbers used in different ways; estimate amounts and proportions; make accurate observations and select appropriate methods to get the results you need. Carry out calculations: You can carry out calculations involving two or more steps, with numbers of any size, with and without a calculator; work with and convert between fractions, decimals and percentages; convert measurements between systems (e.g. pounds to kilograms); work out areas and volumes; work out dimensions from scale drawings; use proportions and calculate ratios where appropriate; compare sets of data of an appropriate size and use range to describe the spread within sets of data.

What qualification will I receive?
Hairdressing NVQ Level 3.

Where can it lead?
This course may improve your employment prospects within various fields of the industry or may lead to other areas of study.

What will I study?
Subjects you will study include: cutting and restyling, advanced perming techniques, advanced colouring techniques, health and safety, design and create a range of images, thermal style and relax hair, set and dress hair. Literacy, numeracy and IT are incorporated into the programme of study.

How will I be taught?
The course concentrates on the more advanced techniques of hairdressing. This is assessed through salon sessions, competition work, photographic sessions and in the workplace. Field trips and visiting companies are incorporated into the programme to provide a greater insight to the industry.

How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed through a number of assignments which you will need to complete which directly relate to the practical units in the salon whilst working on clients, written examinations and oral questioning.

What support is available while I am on the course?
Your tutor is there to help and advise you throughout the course, and the College offers a comprehensive range of student services including learning support, language support and guidance.

What will it cost?
Full Time Overseas FeesUp to £4500*
UK Home FeesUp to £1820*
Age under 19 on 31st August of the year you start your course? Study forFREE.

On income-based benefit? You could study for only £30.

Cost & Availability - Please be aware that certain courses are not subject to concessions.