About the Course

This course is suitable for students with no prior knowledge or experience of hairdressing.

This is a level 2 certificate designed as a pre entry course to develop your skills and knowledge in preparation for a Diploma at level 2 in ladies hairdressing or level 2 Barbering . This is a highly practical course underpinned with the theoretical knowledge required for you to work safely in the salon and understand the basics of hairdressing skills.These qualifications are based on National Occupational Standards.

Your tutors are professionals with qualifications and experience in the hairdressing industry. They will help you to practice your new skills on each other, mannequin heads and with clients in our newly built salons which are open to the general public as well as staff and students.

The necessary skills for this qualification will be taught though a variety of situations, in a commercial salon, input sessions and through theory lessons. This is a demanding course, and home study will also be an integral part of your work.

Course Content

• Working in the hair industry
• Follow health and safety in the salon
• Shampoo and condition the hair and scalp
• Cut women’s hair
• The Art of Dressing hair/ setting and blow drying

Success Story

May 2013

Hayley Sargent has successfully gained paid employment after volunteering for work experience within a local salon.

Kelly Sutton is currently woking within a local salon as a junior stylist.

Entry Requirements

With this course a good standard of English is required to complete the assignment to achieve this qualification. Entry criteria for mature students can be discussed at interview.  Ideally all applications require a good standard of education in English, Maths and Science GCSE's A - D or the equivalent. 

Learner from the EU or who have been previous ESOL students will require a good standard of spoken English (Level 1 or above) so they can hold a conversation with our wide client base. A BKSB screening will take place at interview to support a good level of English required for the course.

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.

This course is designed for over 19’s.  A short interview is required by every learners before starting this course.

Learning Style

The necessary skills for this qualification will be taught though a variety of situations, in a commercial salon, input sessions and through theory lessons and assignment and researched. This is a demanding course, and home study will also be an integral part of your work.

Equipment Requirements

You will be required to purchase a hairdressing kit for the practical assessments. The full hairdressing kit costs approx. £190 including a text book.  You will be required to wear a uniform to all practical session’s, this consists of a black tunic, black trousers and black closed in shoes, the cost for this is approximately £50.00. The information on where to buy the uniform and kit can be obtained at time of interview.

Consumables  of £ 30.00  will have to be  paid at first session of the course

Assessment

The course is a careful balance of theory and practical work. You will be able to gain extra experience in the College salon as well as attending lectures and tutorials.

Your theory and practical work will be continually assessed throughout the programme. To re enforce underpinning knowledge students are encouraged to participate in student led activities within the class, complete work packs and online tests to produce a portfolio of evidence compiled by the student. student will be required to take photos of their clients as evidence.

You will be expected to provide models for your practical assessments and work on external clients.

Progression

After completion of this course you will be required to complete a skills test and a short written paper to prepare you for the progression routes that are available.

NVQ Level 2 in Hairdressing (Combined hair types).

NVQ Level 2 in Hairdressing

VRQ Level 2 in Hairdressing

Those students wishing to study more advanced colour work, cutting & restyling as well as business management could continue onto a NVQ Level 3 program.

Additional Information

As part of the course, you will be required to complete essential homework as well as practicing your vocational skills in your own time.

You will be able to log onto the college virtual learning environment called “CITYBit” to work from anywhere and download handouts to support your assignments and the theoretical elements of the course.

Enrolment Instructions

An interview and skills assessments will be essential before enrolment onto this course. Late enrolments will not be accepted later than 2 weeks of the start date.

Due to the high demand for this course early enrollment is advisable.

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About the Course

This course will give you the opportunities to develop Barbering or update your skills.

Course Content

The course will cover units such as ensuring your own actions reduce risks to health and safety, give clients a positive impression of yourself and your organisation, advise and consult with clients, cut hair using basic techniques, shampoo and condition hair and scalp, style dress and finish hair using basic techniques, fulfill salon reception duties and provide scalp massage services.

Entry Requirements

NVQ Level 2 in Hairdressing or equivalent is required for the practical side of this course.  For the theory side of this course, a good standard of English is required, and students with English as a second language are required to have ESOL Level 1.  This is necessary 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, in a commercial salon and in theory lessons.

Equipment Requirements

You will need to purchase a Barbering kit costing approximately £48.00 which includes a gents barbering head block, clippers with attachments and a barbering comb.  You will be required to wear a uniform during all practical classes.  This consists of a black tunic (cost approx. £19.50), black trousers and black shoes or plain black trainers.  You will be expected to find models for your practical assessments, who will be expected to contribute to the cost of consumables.  You will also be required to purchase text books.  Men's hairdressing traditional and modern barbering, second edition (By Maurice Lister SBN 1-86152-916-3) is required for this course.

Assessment

Within the course structure there are four areas of assessments, practical observation, oral questioning, assignments/Case studies, and two Written test papers.  You will need to pass all four areas of assessment.  Completion of all assessments will be retained in a portfolio and used as evidence to show the external examiner.

Progression

Progression routes include: > Afro-Caribbean hair > Barbering > Level 3 Hairdressing (via a trade test) > Working in a commercial salon > Working on a cruise ship > Mobile hairdresser

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

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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About the Course

This course will give you the opportunities to develop Barbering or update your skills.

Course Content

The course will cover units such as ensuring your own actions reduce risks to health and safety, give clients a positive impression of yourself and your organisation, advise and consult with clients, cut hair using basic techniques, shampoo and condition hair and scalp, style dress and finish hair using basic techniques, fulfill salon reception duties and provide scalp massage services.

Entry Requirements

NVQ Level 2 in Hairdressing or equivalent is required for the practical side of this course.  For the theory side of this course, a good standard of English is required, and students with English as a second language are required to have ESOL Level 1.  This is necessary 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, in a commercial salon and in theory lessons.

Equipment Requirements

You will need to purchase a Barbering kit costing approximately £48.00 which includes a gents barbering head block, clippers with attachments and a barbering comb.  You will be required to wear a uniform during all practical classes.  This consists of a black tunic (cost approx. £19.50), black trousers and black shoes or plain black trainers.  You will be expected to find models for your practical assessments, who will be expected to contribute to the cost of consumables.  You will also be required to purchase text books.  Men's hairdressing traditional and modern barbering, second edition (By Maurice Lister SBN 1-86152-916-3) is required for this course.

Assessment

Within the course structure there are four areas of assessments, practical observation, oral questioning, assignments/Case studies, and two Written test papers.  You will need to pass all four areas of assessment.  Completion of all assessments will be retained in a portfolio and used as evidence to show the external examiner.

Progression

Progression routes include: > Afro-Caribbean hair > Barbering > Level 3 Hairdressing (via a trade test) > Working in a commercial salon > Working on a cruise ship > Mobile hairdresser

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

This course is designed for over 19’s.  Ideally all applications require a good standard of education in English, Maths and Science or the equivalent, or candidates who have successfully completed a Level 1 Hair course with a satisfactory reference and skills assessment. Learner from the EU or who have been previous ESOL students will require a good standard of spoken English so they can hold a conversation with our wide client base. 

It should be noted that a good standard of physical health is required as beauty is often physically demanding, and this type of work may affect certain skin conditions.

A short interview is required by every learners before starting this course.

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About the Course

This is a level 2 course designed for students who wish to take up a career within the hairdressing industry. This is a highly practical course underpinned with the theoretical knowledge required for you to work safely in the salon and understand the basics of hairdressing skills.

NVQ’s (National Vocational Qualifications) are work related qualifications. They reflect the skills and knowledge required to do a job effectively and show that a candidate is competent in the units that they have achieved.

Your tutors are professionals with qualifications and experience in the hairdressing industry. They will help you to practice your new skills on each other, mannequin heads and with clients in our 'Kudos' salons which are open to the general public as well as staff and students.

The necessary skills for this qualification will be taught though a variety of situations, in a commercial salon, input sessions and through theory lessons. This is a demanding course, and home study will also be an integral part of your work.

Course Content

 There are 8 mandatory units:

• Make sure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety
• Give clients a positive impression of yourself and your organisation
• Advise and consult with clients
• Shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp
• Change hair colour
• Style and finish hair
• Set and dress hair
• Cut hair using basic techniques.

 You are also required to take a number of optional units, depending on size, from:

• Fulfil salon reception duties
• Promote additional services or products to clients
• Develop and maintain your effectiveness at work
• Plait and twist hair
• Perm and neutralise hair
• Attach hair to enhance style.

Success Story

May 2013

Kerry Rodgers completed both her NVQ level 2 and Barbering L2 qualifications within the same year, not only did she manage to complete both courses but she also successfully completed a month early. Kerry has secured a full time postion in 'A Haircut for u' salon in Bitterne.

Entry Requirements

This course is designed for over 19’s.  Ideally all applications require a good standard of education in English, Maths and Science or the equivalent, or candidates who have successfully completed a Level 1 Hair course with a satisfactory reference and skills assessment. Learner from the EU or who have been previous ESOL students will require a good standard of spoken English so they can hold a conversation with our wide client base. 

It should be noted that a good standard of physical health is required as beauty is often physically demanding, and this type of work may affect certain skin conditions.

A short interview is required by every learners before starting 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.  The kit itself contains everything you will need to embark on a career in hairdressing.There is a charge of £30.00 for consumables to be paid enrollment  on the 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

The course is a careful balance of theory and practical work. You will be able to gain extra experience in the College salon as well as attending lectures and tutorials.

Your theory and practical work will be continually assessed throughout the programme. To re enforce underpinning knowledge students are encouraged to participate in student led activities within the class, complete work packs and online tests to produce a portfolio of evidence compiled by the student. 

You will be expected to provide models for your practical assessments and work on external clients.

Progression

A Hairdressing 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 3 Certificates and Diplomas in Hairdressing - update and learn new skills and techniques
• Higher Professional Certificate / Diploma in Technical Salon Management - the skills to run your own hair salon.
• Award in Contact Dermatitis Prevention - the techniques to protect customers from infection.

A Hairdressing 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 3 Certificates and Diplomas in Hairdressing - update and learn new skills and techniques
• Higher Professional Certificate / Diploma in Technical Salon Management - the skills to run your own hair salon.
• Award in Contact Dermatitis Prevention - the techniques to protect customers from infection.

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, College costs, consumable   kit and Inline uniform.  You must claim tuition fee remission by providing evidence before enrolment.

You will have to pay Exam, College costs, consumable and purchase kit and Inline uniform                

Enrolment Instructions

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

• practical skills assessment
• Initial screening assessment

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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

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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 , and a theory book. There is a charge of £30.00 for consumables to be paid at enrollemt .

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.

If you are applying for a 24+ loan all consumables, Tuition fees, Exam fees and kit is included in this course, but you will required to purchase your Inline uniform.

Under 25 years you will have to   pay Exam, College costs, consumable and purchase kit and Inline uniform                

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, Part timeIf 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.

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, College costs, consumable   kit and Inline uniform.  You must claim tuition fee remission by providing evidence before enrolment.

If you are applying for a 24+ loan all Consumables, Tuition fees, Exam fees and kit is included in this course, but you will  be required to purchase your Inline uniform.

Under 25 years you will have to   pay Exam, College costs, consumable and purchase kit and Inline uniform                

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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