Part Time Hairdressing NVQ 1

Hairdressing NVQ 1 (Sept '09)

This course information relates to courses starting in September 2009.

Course code: B0707A

Course category: Part-time

End Qualification: NVQ Level 1

Starting and ending month: September to June

Starting year: 2009

Days of the week: Tuesday, Wednesday

Course duration: 1 year

Time of day: p.m.

Formal assessment: No formal assessment

Course location: Pelham Campus

Course aims:
This is a vocational course that will prepare you for a career in the exciting industry of Hairdressing, as well as developing important skills such as communication skills and teamwork.
A VTCT NVQ Level 1 in Hairdressing is an industry recognised qualification.
This course is ideally suited if you are aged 19 years or over and wish to embark on a career in Hairdressing. The City College Hair department benefits from having its own, professional salon that is open to the public and staffed by students. You will gain valuable experience of working professionally, which will stand you in excellent stead when you apply for jobs.
At the end of this qualification you will have gained skills, knowledge and experience in shampoo and hair conditioning, health and safety, an understanding of reception duties, maintaining your work area and presenting yourself and the salon to a client.
Successful completion of the course will allow you to progress onto the NVQ Level 2 Hairdressing, from which point you will be able to apply confidently to hairdressing or stylist positions in professional salons.

Course content:
On the NVQ Level 1 you will learn to:

• Shampoo and condition hair
• Assist with colouring services
• Health and safety
• Assist with reception duties
• Develop effective working relationships
• Give clients a positive impression of yourself and your organisation
• Prepare for hairdressing services and maintain work areas

Facilities for students:
Students will be based at Pelham Tower Campus where we have excellent facilities for practical and theory work. These include:

• Two well equipped and recently modernised Hair Salons and Reception facilities.

Tutors:
The Hair Department is managed by Rachel Turner, an experienced Hairstylist and former salon owner. The Hair department is staffed by experienced, creative and enthusiastic tutors who have excellent links with the Hairdressing industry and local employers in the area.

Assessment: You will be assessed by:

• Practical assessments
• Portfolio
• Assignments
• Written papers
• Oral questioning.

The course is approximately three quarters practical, and one quarter theory

Awarding Body: VTCT

Entry Requirements:
There are no academic qualifications required for this course; however, candidates are required to have good communication skills, standard of education and professional personal presentation.

Interview for entry: Interview required

Pre-entry preparation:
S/NVQ Level 1 in Hairdressing by Leah Palmer and Nicci Palmer

Progression and links:
You can progress onto the NVQ Level 2 Hairdressing course.
If you wish to apply for jobs, then you can confidently look to operator roles within the industry, such as stylist within a salon, with further progression to senior stylist, Manager and Salon Owner.

Work experience opportunities:
Students are encouraged to take up part-time employment in local Hair Salons, and will also have the opportunity to work in the Colleges professional salon.

Academic Centre:
Centre for Service Industries

Costs of your Course:
There are five parts to the cost of your course:

• Tuition Fees
• College registration
• Awarding Body registration
• Resource Fee
• Exam / Assessment Fees

Tuition fees

How much will the Tuition Fees cost?

Below are the fees for 09/10.

Home/EU students tuition fees (per year) : Price on application

International tuition fees (per year) : Price on application

If you are under 19 on 31st August 2009 you do not have to pay Tuition Fees, the College Registration, Awarding Body Registration or Exam/Assessment Fees. However, you will have to pay any Resource Fees. Under 19s entering Higher Education will have to pay full costs.
Once you know your tuition fee, please look at the 'Additional Costs'. This will tell you all the extra costs you will have to pay in order to begin or complete your course.
Additional costsPayment dueTotal
Exam Fees 65

Total for 19 and over : Price on application
Total for under 19 : Price on application
Total with fee remission : Price on application
Total for international students : Price on application