Preparation for Employment with Hairdressing

Vocational qualification

In North Lincolnshire

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification

  • Location

    North lincolnshire

  • Duration

    1 Year

The Preparation for Employment with Hairdressing programme offers an opportunity to develop the skills required by employers. It is for learners aged 16-18 who have had some difficulties at school and left without any or few qualifications or who did not meet the grades that are required for an NVQ 1 or Foundation Level course.

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Location

Start date

North Lincolnshire (Lincolnshire)
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Kingsway, Scunthorpe, DN17 1AJ

Start date

On request

About this course

There are no formal entry requirements, although you will need to complete an entry interview and initial assessment.

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Course programme


Foundation Studies & E2E

Preparation for Employment with Hairdressing (PSF0126)

What are the Course Details?
The Preparation for Employment with Hairdressing programme offers an opportunity to develop the skills required by employers. It is for learners aged 16-18 who have had some difficulties at school and left without any or few qualifications or who did not meet the grades that are required for an NVQ 1 or Foundation Level course.


Is the Course for Me?
The course allows learners to gain practical hairdressing experience whilst gaining other skills that will be useful when seeking Further Education courses or employment.


What are the Entry Requirements?
There are no formal entry requirements, though you will need to complete an entry interview and initial assessment.

Learners will need to demonstrate a keen interest in hairdressing to be accepted onto the course.


What will I Learn?
Units of study on this course include:
  • Contributing to the Health and Safety of the Workplace
  • Handling and Storing Materials/Components
  • Personal Work Skills

Learners will also study ICT and Life Skills qualifications alongside City and Guilds Numeracy and Literacy qualifications.


How will I Learn?
As part of this course, you will have a mix of classroom activities and practical sessions based in the College's well-equipped hairdressing salons.

Learners will benefit from a programme of learning based on their identified individual needs.


How will I be Assessed?
Having been assessed at the beginning of the course you will be placed at a suitable level. During the course you will be required to put together a file of work and carry out practical tasks.

You will be assessed throughout the course, as and when you are ready.


What Enrichments are Available?
Learners will have access to a wide range of enrichment activities within the College to develop and broaden their experience of College life. Enrichment activities include joining sports teams, playing golf and taking part in organised trips such as paintballing or to Meadowhall.


Are there any Trips or Visits?
Trips and visits may be arranged throughout the course.


Is there any Work Experience?
Work experience does not form a part of this course although learners will spend time in the salons acquiring the skills required for employment within the hairdressing industry.


What can I Progress to?
At the end of the course you will have the chance to progress on to further FE courses and/or employment.


Other Learner Experiences
Learners on this course gain increased confidence, and with the support given throughout the course, acquire the skills they need to progress onto higher level hairdressing courses or to progress into employment.


Please Note:
Acceptance onto courses may be subject to a satisfactory interview and references. For some courses learners may also be required to pay for a CRB disclosure


Course Code
PSF0126


Award Level
Entry Level / Level 1


AwardBody

Duration
1 years

Preparation for Employment with Hairdressing

Price on request