LEVEL 3 ADVANCED TECHNICAL DIPLOMA IN BARBERING - Level 3 Diploma Full-time (FE)

LEVEL 3 ADVANCED TECHNICAL DIPLOMA IN BARBERING Level 3 Diploma Location Start Date Day Time Fees Duration Leamington Sep-2016 Various TBA * see below 1Year(s) What will I study?

The Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Barbering is a job ready qualification providing general skills and knowledge that employers expect.

What modules are covered?

Monitor and maintain health and safety practice in the salon.

Consultation support for colleagues on hair services.

Cut men's hair to create a variety of looks.

Cut facial hair to create a variety of looks.

Colour hair to create a variety of looks.

Creative Hairdressing Design Skills.

Provide shaving and face massage services 

This is an example actual units are subject to chain
 

What qualifications will I get?

Level 3 City & Guilds Advanced Technical Diploma

How will I be assessed?

Continual assessment throughout the course/Written assignments/Online tests/Practical assessments are undertaken on paying clients and must be completed in a commercially acceptable timescale/Portfolios of collated study evidence.

In addition to timetabled classes there is provision for independent study time.  Students will undertake independent learning, investigation and research and bring this to present and share in subsequent classes. 

What is the entry process?

By interview.  Entry requirements - level 2 Diploma in Barbering.  Please apply on-line.

 

What else do I need to know?

Theoretical studies, discussions, presentations

Practical demonstrations and practice

Entrepreneurial project based learning

Seminars, workshops with industry practitioners, employers and suppliers

Group and independent study

Work and commercial salon experience

Community and voluntary events

Trips, visits, exhibitions and trade shows

Competitions: intercollege, regional and national 

Attendance

90% attendance is expected of all students, in readiness for the requirements of industry.  Attendance is monitored throughout the programme of study and support will be offered to those whose attendance drops below this standard.

Fees

Still to be confirmed

Kits and Uniforms

We have a strict dress code, in line with industry standards and a professional image is essential for this course.  All students in the Hair and Beauty Academy must wear professional smart black top, smart black trousers and enclosed flat black shoes.  You will also need to purchase the kit specified by the college from an allocated supplier.   

Preparation and starting your course

Once you have received an offer of a place on the course, confirm your acceptance of the offer in writing as soon as possible.  We will contact you during the summer with joining information and fees, if applicable.

Timetables and Time to Study

Your timetable is usually 2-3 days per week and will be confirmed at enrolment.

English and Maths

English and maths qualifications are vitally important for future employers and universities, so the government has made it a priority for students to improve these skills.

Entry Level / Level 1 and Level 2: We’re here to help you on your journey, so if you do not achieve grade A*-C in GCSE English and/or maths, then you will study English and/or maths as part of your college course.

Students who achieve a D grade will be placed on the relevant GCSE programme, while students who achieve an E or below will be assessed to ensure they are placed on the right study programme for their ability.

Level 3 programmes: You will need to meet the course entry requirements specified on the course information above. For the majority of our Level 3 courses, students will need grade A*-C in GCSE English and/or maths. If this is not specified in the course entry requirement, then you may be able to study English and/or maths as part of your college course.

What can I do after this course?

The hair and beauty industry is worth over £6 billion to the UK economy and is growing.  It is a dynamic and creative sector with a wide variety of career opportunities, including work in salons, spas, business and enterprise, film, television, fashion, training product development.

Almost half of the people working in the sector are self-employed, making it one of the most entrepreneurial industries in the country and many of the sector professionals are keen to advance their skills through continued development.  Becoming part of Warwickshire College community will enable you to enjoy this exciting, prestigious and fast moving sector.
 

Got a question about this course?

Call: 0300 45 600 49 or email us nowCourse code

WC53417

Fees

Course tuition fees are free for UK students under 19yrs.

All students may be charged for materials e.g. equipment, clothing etc.

UK students aged 19 and over will need to pay tuition fees as well as any materials, registration and exam fees.Some adults may be eligible for free tuition.Please contact us for more fee information.

We make every effort to ensure that these course details are accurate. Warwickshire College reserves the right to make alterations. Fees may be indicative at the time of publishing.

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