About the Course

The Hairdressing industry is a diverse and varied career which can lead to challenging and rewarding job opportunities, whether this is in top leading salons, session stylist working back stage for catwalk and fashion shows across the world or travelling the globe aboard cruise liners.

As part of the fashion industry, individuals are required to have artistic flare, creative ambition and the determination to succeed.

Barbering has become a popular career choice for those who wish to enter the hairdressing industry with a specialised qualification.

It is practical based qualification which includes theory to underpin knowledge and complete all relevant on-line exams.  Your tutors are professional with qualifications and experience within the hairdressing industry. They will help you to practice your new skills on each other, training heads and with clients in our newly built salons which are open to the general public as well as staff and students. The qualification will give you the skills to be able to be confident in cutting gents hair and facial hair including shaping and trimming along with clipper cutting skills and more edgy modern gent’s hairdressing techniques.

Course Content

To get an NVQ, you need to show you've got a particular set of skills. You will work with your us to review your current skills and find the best way to gain new ones - perhaps by trying new things at work, or by studying.

Qualifications are made up of individual units which covers different areas of your work as a hairdresser.

There are 5 mandatory units:

• Monitor procedures to safely control work operations
• Promote additional services or products to clients
• Provide hairdressing consultation services
• Design and create a range of facial hair shapes
• Creatively cut hair using a combination of barbering techniques.

You are also required to take a number of optional units, depending on credit size. Only one optional unit can be selected from optional group 2.

Optional Group 1:

• Provide shaving services
• Provide face massage services
• Design and create patterns in hair
• Colour hair using a variety of techniques
• Provide colour correction services
• Develop and enhance your creative hairdressing skills
• Create a variety of permed effects.

Optional Group 2:

• Contribute to the financial effectiveness of the business
• Support client service improvements
• Contribute to the planning and implementation of promotional activities.

Entry Requirements

Level2 Barbering or appropriate work experience is required for the practical side of the course. The theory side of this course requires a good standard of English A - D GCSE and students with English as a second language are required to have ESOL at  level 1, this is due to the course containing a high level of written evidence with assignments, written questions and test papers.

It should be noted that a good standard of physical health is required as hairdressing is often physically demanding and is not suitable for some skin conditions. It would be an advantage to have a salon work experience placement within a hairdressing salon while you attend this course.

Learning Style

The necessary skills for this qualification will be learnt through a variety of situations these will include working in our commercial salon Kudos.

Theory lessons are taught through a variety of methods from classroom, independent study, online resources through our Visual Learning Environment VLE.

Equipment Requirements

We strive to source the best value kits for all our Hairdressing courses September 2012 prices were at £85.00.  The kit itself contains everything you will need to embark on a career in Barbering - due to the level of this qualification you may already have most of the required kit required for this course.

Due to health and Safety regulations all students are required to purchase and wear in all practical sessions a full uniform which consists of the following: Tunic, Trousers and closed toed shoes.  Please note that these are purchased through the college suppliers to ensure a high standard of presentation in Kudos Hair and Beauty Salons.

Assessment

To get an NVQ, you need to show you've got a particular set of skills. You usually work with your training provider to review your current skills and find the best way to gain new ones - perhaps by trying new things at work, or by studying.

NVQ's are assessed at work or in a realistic working environment. For each unit your assessor observes you carrying out different services and checks your understanding, this information will be recorded in your log book, which then provides formal evidence of your learning.

For a Barbering NVQ, you'll do barbering practice, learn the knowledge required and organise your own study - you'll record your achievements in a logbook packed with hints and tips from industry experts.

You might also do online courses, quizzes and games from our Virtual Learning Environment.

Progression

A Barbering NVQ qualification will enable you to seek employment within the Hairdressing Industry, and with the higher levels you could become a top stylist and go on to be a salon manager or travel the world.

To run your own salon or specialise in particular hair types or hairdressing treatments, you might want to think about these other qualifications too:

• Level 4 HNC, HND in Business and Management.
• Assessors Award.

Additional Information

If you are on a qualifying means tested benefit, the tuition fees for some courses may be reduced.  However, you will still need to pay Exam and College costs.  You must claim tuition fee remission by providing evidence before enrolment.

Enrolment Instructions

A short interview is required for your progression this will include:

• practical skills assessment
• Initial screening assessment

Proof of your previous attendance and achievements (certificates will be required)

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About the Course

The Hairdressing industry is a diverse and varied career which can lead to challenging and rewarding job opportunities, whether this is in top leading salons, session stylist working back stage for catwalk and fashion shows across the world or travelling the globe aboard cruise liners.

As part of the fashion industry, individuals are required to have artistic flare, creative ambition and the determination to succeed.

Barbering has become a popular career choice for those who wish to enter the hairdressing industry with a specialised qualification.

It is practical based qualification which includes theory to underpin knowledge and complete all relevant on-line exams.  Your tutors are professional with qualifications and experience within the hairdressing industry. They will help you to practice your new skills on each other, training heads and with clients in our newly built salons which are open to the general public as well as staff and students. The qualification will give you the skills to be able to be confident in cutting gents hair and facial hair including shaping and trimming along with clipper cutting skills and more edgy modern gent’s hairdressing techniques.

Course Content

To get an NVQ, you need to show you've got a particular set of skills. You will work with your us to review your current skills and find the best way to gain new ones - perhaps by trying new things at work, or by studying.

Qualifications are made up of individual units which covers different areas of your work as a hairdresser.

There are 5 mandatory units:

• Monitor procedures to safely control work operations
• Promote additional services or products to clients
• Provide hairdressing consultation services
• Design and create a range of facial hair shapes
• Creatively cut hair using a combination of barbering techniques.

You are also required to take a number of optional units, depending on credit size. Only one optional unit can be selected from optional group 2.

Optional Group 1:

• Provide shaving services
• Provide face massage services
• Design and create patterns in hair
• Colour hair using a variety of techniques
• Provide colour correction services
• Develop and enhance your creative hairdressing skills
• Create a variety of permed effects.

Optional Group 2:

• Contribute to the financial effectiveness of the business
• Support client service improvements
• Contribute to the planning and implementation of promotional activities.

Entry Requirements

Level2 Barbering or appropriate work experience is required for the practical side of the course. The theory side of this course requires a good standard of English A - D GCSE and students with English as a second language are required to have ESOL at  level 1, this is due to the course containing a high level of written evidence with assignments, written questions and test papers.

It should be noted that a good standard of physical health is required as hairdressing is often physically demanding and is not suitable for some skin conditions. It would be an advantage to have a salon work experience placement within a hairdressing salon while you attend this course.

Learning Style

The necessary skills for this qualification will be learnt through a variety of situations these will include working in our commercial salon Kudos.

Theory lessons are taught through a variety of methods from classroom, independent study, online resources through our Visual Learning Environment VLE.

Equipment Requirements

We strive to source the best value kits for all our Hairdressing courses September 2012 prices were at £85.00.  The kit itself contains everything you will need to embark on a career in Barbering - due to the level of this qualification you may already have most of the required kit required for this course.

Due to health and Safety regulations all students are required to purchase and wear in all practical sessions a full uniform which consists of the following: Tunic, Trousers and closed toed shoes.  Please note that these are purchased through the college suppliers to ensure a high standard of presentation in Kudos Hair and Beauty Salons.

Assessment

To get an NVQ, you need to show you've got a particular set of skills. You usually work with your training provider to review your current skills and find the best way to gain new ones - perhaps by trying new things at work, or by studying.

NVQs are assessed at work or in a realistic working environment. For each unit your assessor observes you carrying out different services and checks your understanding, this information will be recorded in your log book, which then provides formal evidence of your learning.

For a Barbering NVQ, you'll do barbering practice, learn the knowledge required and organise your own study - you'll record your achievements in a logbook packed with hints and tips from industry experts.

You might also do online courses, quizzes and games from our Virtual Learning Environment.

Progression

A Barbering NVQ qualification will enable you to seek employment within the Hairdressing Industry, and with the higher levels you could become a top stylist and go on to be a salon manager or travel the world.

To run your own salon or specialise in particular hair types or hairdressing treatments, you might want to think about these other qualifications too:

• Level 4 HNC, HND in Business and Management.
• Assessors Award.

Additional Information

If you are on a qualifying means tested benefit, the tuition fees for some courses may be reduced.  However, you will still need to pay Exam and College costs.  You must claim tuition fee remission by providing evidence before enrolment.

Enrolment Instructions

A short interview is required for your progression this will include:

• practical skills assessment
• Initial screening assessment

Proof of your previous attendance and achievements (certificates will be required)

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About the Course

This course will give you the opportunity to develop and update your technical skills in advanced colouring, colour correction, hair extension, advanced perming & cutting, and long hair.  This course will give you an insight into the financial responsibility of running a business.  The necessary skills for this qualification will be learnt through a variety of situations, in a commercial salon and in theory lessons.  It is a practical course, which is underpinned by a theoretical background.  Within the course structure there are four areas of assessment.  They are; practical observation, oral questioning, assignments/case studies and written test papers.  Students will need to pass all four areas of assessment.  On completion, all assessments will be retained in a portfolio and used as evidence to show an external examiner.

Course Content

The mandatory units which must be covered are to ensure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety, promote additional products or services to clients, provide hairdressing consultation services, create a variety of looks using a combination of cutting techniques.  Optional units are develop and enhance your creative hairdressing skills, style and dress hair to achieve a variety of creative looks, style and dress long hair, provide colour correction services, perm hair using a variety of techniques, colour hair using a variety of techniques, the application and maintenance of hair extensions, contribute to the financial effectiveness of the business, and contribute to the planning and implementation of promotional activities.

Entry Requirements

You must have successfully completed Hairdressing NVQ Level 2, or possess an equivalent qualification to study at this level.  Entry criteria for mature students can be discussed at interview.  It should be noted that a good standard of physical health is required as hairdressing is often physically demanding, and this type of work may affect certain skin conditions.

If attending full time, it would be an advantage to have a salon work experience placement within a hairdressing salon while you attend this course.

Equipment Requirements

A full kit is required (approx. £60 and/or a mannequin head (£17.00), and a theory book.  You will be required to wear suitable salon wear, which consists of black tunic top, black salon trousers and black salon shoes.  Hair for hair extensions will also be required if taking the optional unit of Hair extensions.  You will be required to purchase enough hair for two full heads of hair extensions.  The cost of the hair is approx. £150.  You will also be required to purchase text books.  S/NVQ Level 3 Hairdressing with Barbering (By Gilly Ford/Helen Stewart ISBN 0-435-45647-4) is required for this course.

Assessment

Within the course structure there are four areas of continuous assessment - practical, oral questioning, assignments and a written test paper.  On completion, the assessment will be retained in a portfolio and used for evidence for your qualification.

Progression

Subject to successful completion of the course, you may progress to University, including a variety of Make Up and Hair Design degree courses on offer at Southampton Solent University.  Alternatively you can apply for work in hotel salons, on a cruise ship, or even set up your own mobile hairdressing business.

Additional Information

Attendance - One Year, Full Time If you are under 19 at the start of the course, and studying a full time course, there are no tuition / exam fees.If you are over 19, you are liable for tuition / exam fees – please contact Student Services

Enrolment Instructions

An interview will be required before enrolment onto this course.  Please contact the Information & Advice Team on 023 80 48 48 48 to arrange and complete an application

Related Tags

About the Course

This course will give you the opportunity to develop and update your technical skills in advanced colouring, colour correction, hair extension, advanced perming & cutting, and long hair.  This course will give you an insight into the financial responsibility of running a business.  The necessary skills for this qualification will be learnt through a variety of situations, in a commercial salon and in theory lessons.  It is a practical course, which is underpinned by a theoretical background.  Within the course structure there are four areas of assessment.  They are; practical observation, oral questioning, assignments/case studies and written test papers.  Students will need to pass all four areas of assessment.  On completion, all assessments will be retained in a portfolio and used as evidence to show an external examiner.

Course Content

The mandatory units which must be covered are to ensure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety, promote additional products or services to clients, provide hairdressing consultation services, create a variety of looks using a combination of cutting techniques.  Optional units are develop and enhance your creative hairdressing skills, style and dress hair to achieve a variety of creative looks, style and dress long hair, provide colour correction services, perm hair using a variety of techniques, colour hair using a variety of techniques, the application and maintenance of hair extensions, contribute to the financial effectiveness of the business, and contribute to the planning and implementation of promotional activities.

Entry Requirements

You must have successfully completed Hairdressing NVQ Level 2, or possess an equivalent qualification to study at this level.  Entry criteria for mature students can be discussed at interview.  It should be noted that a good standard of physical health is required as hairdressing is often physically demanding, and this type of work may affect certain skin conditions.

If attending full time, it would be an advantage to have a salon work experience placement within a hairdressing salon while you attend this course.

Equipment Requirements

A full kit is required (approx. £60 and/or a mannequin head (£17.00), and a theory book. There is a charge of £30.00 for consumables to be paid at the first session on the course.

You will be required to wear suitable salon wear, which consists of black tunic top, black salon trousers and black salon shoes.  Hair for hair extensions will also be required if taking the optional unit of Hair extensions.  You will be required to purchase enough hair for two full heads of hair extensions.  The cost of the hair is approx. £150.  You will also be required to purchase text books.  S/NVQ Level 3 Hairdressing with Barbering (By Gilly Ford/Helen Stewart ISBN 0-435-45647-4) is required for this course.

Assessment

Within the course structure there are four areas of continuous assessment - practical, oral questioning, assignments and a written test paper.  On completion, the assessment will be retained in a portfolio and used for evidence for your qualification.

Progression

Subject to successful completion of the course, you may progress to University, including a variety of Make Up and Hair Design degree courses on offer at Southampton Solent University.  Alternatively you can apply for work in hotel salons, on a cruise ship, or even set up your own mobile hairdressing business.

Additional Information

Attendance - One Year, Full Time If you are under 19 at the start of the course, and studying a full time course, there are no tuition / exam fees.If you are over 19, you are liable for tuition / exam fees – please contact Student Service.

Part time student will attend Tuesday and Thursday evening.

Enrolment Instructions

An interview will be required before enrolment onto this course.  Please contact the Information & Advice Team on 023 80 48 48 48 to arrange and complete an application

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