You will cover the range of essential practical skills and knowledge which will help you get a job in a salon as a Junior Stylist doing:

• Principals and practices– safe working, communication techniques and advising clients
• Shampooing and conditioning – principals of scalp massage
• Styling and setting - straightening, smoothing, creating volume, rollering, spiral curling, pin curling, setting techniques etc. Finishing, twisting and plaiting hair – cornrows, French plait, fishtail, two stand twists etc
• Cutting – club cutting, free hand, scissor over comb, texturing, one length, uniform layer, short and long graduation.

• A keen interest in hairdressing, want to work with people and have excellent attendance.
• You must meet deadlines and be committed to your course.
• GCSE maths and English A - C grade is preferred. If you do not hold a C in English and/or maths you will be required to study these further as this part of the course.
• You must attend a work experience placement each week, you will take part in enrichment activities including competitions and additional courses.

Equipment

You will need a kit and uniform which we will explain at interview. If you are worried about paying towards a kit and uniform please talk to us and we can see if you can get a bursary.

• Practical assessment on clients in our training salons and questions in class.
• You will complete some assignments and may need to work towards Functional Skills or GCSE. You will take an end of year exam.

General comments

You will need to ask friends and family to come in so that you can practice and do practical assessments. We will invite you to taster sessions and give you an advice and guidance interview before you start the course to make sure this is the correct route for you and allocate any support.

What will the course lead to?

If you wish to specialise in hair we recommend that you progress onto a Technical Certificate for Hair Colouring Services including perming, you may develop your skills more with a Level 3 Apprenticeship or you could study barbering or beauty therapy. Another option is to work on cruise liners or further qualifications could lead to teaching/assessing and onto a degree.

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You will cover the range of essential practical skills and knowledge which will help you get a job in a salon as a Junior Colourist.

• Communication and advising clients and safe working in the salon
• Colouring and lightening hair – semi, quasi and permanent, toners, lighteners
• Colouring to achieve a variety of looks
• Types and classifications of hair and the structure of hair
• Perming and neutralising
• Styling and finishing – creating volume and movement, rollering, spiral curling, setting

• You must have a keen interest in the industry, want to work with people and have excellent attendance.
• You must meet deadlines and be committed to your course.
• GCSE maths and English A - C grade is preferred. If you do not hold a C in English and/or maths you will be required to study these further as this is part of the course.
• You must attend a work experience placement each week, you will take part in enrichment activities including competitions and additional courses.

Equipment

You will need a kit and uniform which we will explain at interview. If you are worried about paying towards a kit and uniform please talk to us and we can see if you can get a bursary.

• Practical assessment on clients in our training salons and questions in class.
• You will complete some assignments and may need to work towards Functional Skills or GCSE. You will take an end of year exam.

General comments

You will need to ask friends and family to come in so that you can practice and do practical assessments. We will invite you to taster sessions and give you an advice and guidance interview before you start the course to make sure this is the correct route for you and allocate any support.

What will the course lead to?

You could progress onto a Level 3 Apprenticeship or you may wish to do barbering or beauty therapy. Another option is to work on cruise liners or further qualifications could lead to teaching/assessing and onto a degree.

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• Consultation and working safely RIDDOR, COSHH, Data Protection, Electricity at work etc.
• Cut hair using a combination of techniques, current trends, different factors that will impact hair cutting services, tools and products to use when providing services and advanced hair cutting techniques including graduation, layering, tapering, club cutting, thinning and disconnecting.
• Creatively colour and lighten hair including full head or regrowth application of a lightener, slicing, weaving, balayage/ombre and block colour.
• Creatively style and dress hair conventional and non conventional.
• Colour correction types of colouring and lightening products, the pH values of colouring and lightening products and the effects on the hair structure of colour correction services.
• A variety of perming effects how sensitised hair reacts to perming products, chemical composition of perming and neutralising products, effects of perm lotions and neutralisers on hair structure and effects of restoring the hair’s pH balance after perming.

• You must have Level 2 in hairdressing, a keen interest in the industry, want to work with people and have excellent attendance. You must meet deadlines and be committed.
• GCSE maths and English A - C grade is preferred. If you do not hold a C in English and/or maths you will be required to study these further as this is part of the course.
• You must attend a work experience placement each week, you will take part in enrichment activities including competitions and additional courses.

Equipment

You will need a kit and uniform which we will explain at interview. If you are worried about paying towards a kit and uniform please talk to us and we can see if you can get a bursary.

• Practical assessment on paying clients in our training salons and questions in class.
• You will complete some assignments and may need to work towards Functional Skills or GCSE. You will take an end of year exam.

General comments

You will need to ask friends and family to come in so that you can practice and do practical assessments. We will invite you to taster sessions and give you an advice and guidance interview before you start the course to make sure this is the correct route for you and allocate any support.

What will the course lead to?

You could work in the industry, continue your studies or gain further qualifications which could lead to teaching/assessing and onto a degree.

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• How shampoos and conditioning products affect the hair and scalp.
• Basic cutting hair including one length, fringe cutting, precision cutting techniques, scissor over comb, texturising, layering, graduation and clipper work and working with the natural growth patterns of the hair, cutting angles and resulting weight distribution, and balance and the degree of graduation.
• Style and finish hair create a look including blow drying, hair-up styles, setting and dressing, finger drying, plaiting/braiding and twisting and current techniques for drying and finishing hair.
• Colour and lighten hair complete a range of woven highlights including T-section, half head. Full head using temporary, semi-permanent, quasi-permanent, permanent colour application, and basic colour change (depth and tone) techniques, the principles of colour selection and when to use the different types of lighteners and toners available.
• Customer service you will greet clients in a friendly manner and be courteous at all times; undertake wider salon duties, including reception duties where appropriate and always work safely and hygienically.
• An Apprentice is professional and has a passion for the industry; a commitment to quality, a positive attitude and shows a willingness to learn.

• To be an Apprentice you will be employed in a salon – ideally you will find a job in a salon but if not The Academy can help you find a job in a salon.
• If you do not hold a C in English and/or maths you will be required to study Functional Skills as this is part of the course.
• You must attend enrichment activities including competitions and additional courses.

Equipment

You will need a kit and uniform which we will explain at interview. If you are worried about paying towards a kit please talk to us.

General comments

You will need to have excellent attendance and will come to The Academy 1 day a week, then attend work on other days. This qualification includes an end point assessment in both practical and theory.

What will the course lead to?

You could continue your studies in hairdressing to Level 3. Another option is to go down the barbering route or you may wish to develop skills in beauty therapy.

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You will cover the range of essential practical skills and knowledge which will help you get a job in the beauty industry or go onto further training.

• Anatomy and physiology – the skin, structure of the skin and nails, bones of face
• Hair removal – warm and hot wax
• Facials including male skincare cleansing, facial massage, mask application etc.
• Manicure and pedicure cuticle work, masks, massage, varnishing including French
• Gel varnish – preparing the nails, applying light cured gel and removing gel polish
• Lash and brows – Brow shape, brow and lash tint, lash lift and strip lashes
• Applying make up – face shapes, applying and choosing make up products
• Safe working practices and communication with clients

• You must have a keen interest in the industry, want to work with people and have excellent attendance.
• You must meet deadlines and be committed to your course.
• GCSE maths and English A - C grade is preferred. If you do not hold a C in English and/or maths you will be required to study these further as this is part of the course.
• You must attend a work experience placement each week, you will take part in enrichment activities including competitions and additional courses.

Equipment

You will need a kit and uniform which we will explain at interview. If you are worried about paying towards a kit and uniform please talk to us and we can see if you can get a bursary.

• Practical assessment on clients in our training salons and questions in class.
• You will complete some assignments and may need to work towards Functional Skills or GCSE. You will take an end of year exam.

General comments

You will need to ask friends and family to come in so that you can practice and do practical assessments. We will invite you to taster sessions and give you an advice and guidance interview before you start the course to make sure this is the correct route for you and allocate any support.

What will the course lead to?

You could progress onto a Level 3 Beauty Therapy course or you may wish to do hairdressing course or get an Apprenticeship. Another option is to work on cruise liners or further qualifications could lead to teaching/assessing and onto a degree.

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The course involves successful completion of the following specialist units:

• Monitor procedures to safety control work operations
• Implement and promote products and services
• Provide body massage
• Provide Indian head massage
• Provide massage using pre – blend aromatherapy oils
• Provide self tanning services
• Provide stone therapy treatment
• Promote financial effectiveness in the salon

• A strong commitment to working in the industry
• NVQ Level 2 Beauty Therapy

Equipment

Learners will have to provide stationary equipment and buy a full kit, text book and uniform. Any specialist equipment will be provided by The Academy.Learners will be assessed throughout the course by building a portfolio of evidence. To gain the full NVQ all eight units need to be completed.

General comments

Learners should note that this is classed as a full time course that also involves at least one day in a salon placement where work based assessors can come and assess practical skills in a salon situation. Learners may be required to take functional skills at level 2.

What will the course lead to?

Learners can use the NVQ to progress to a NVQ Level 4 or HND courses including university or seek employment in the industry

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You will cover the range of essential practical skills and knowledge which will help you get a job in the make up industry or go onto further training:

• Communication methods, sales opportunities and support working in make up
• Anatomy and physiology – bones of the face and skull and layers of the skin
• Researching, planning and showcasing designs – sourcing inspiration for designs, researching looks, influence of historical looks and global cultures
• Producing a portfolio and showcasing make up designs
• Applying make up – skin types and colours, colour wheel, products and tools
• Photographic make up – camera lighting and adapting for the location/weather
• Hair artistry – styling using products, tools, styling for different occasions eg prom
• Creative make up – special effects eg cuts and bruising, face art, working to a theme

• You must have a keen interest in the industry, want to work with people and have excellent attendance. You must meet deadlines and be committed to your course.
• GCSE maths and English A - C grade is preferred. If you do not hold a C in English and/or maths you will be required to study these further as this is part of the course.
• You must attend a work experience placement each week, you will take part in enrichment activities including competitions and additional courses.

Equipment

You will need a kit and uniform which we will explain at interview. If you are worried about paying towards a kit and uniform please talk to us and we can see if you can get a bursary.

• Practical assessment on paying clients in our training salons and questions in class.
• You will complete some assignments and may need to work towards Functional Skills or GCSE. You will take an end of year exam.

General comments

You will need to ask friends and family to come in so that you can practice and do practical assessments. We will invite you to taster sessions and give you an advice and guidance interview before you start the course to make sure this is the correct route for you and allocate any support.

What will the course lead to?

You could continue your studies in make up artistry or study beauty therapy or hairdressing further. Another option is to work in the industry or get an Apprenticeship and gain further qualifications which could lead to teaching/assessing and onto a degree.

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You will cover the range of essential practical skills and knowledge which will help you get a job in the barbering industry:

• Working safely in a barbers/salon
• Communication techniques and advising clients
• Cutting men’s hair
• Cut men’s hair to achieve a variety of looks
• Dry and finish men’s hair using different brushes and products
• Prepare shape to facial hair
• Create outlines and detailing using razors, clippers and trimmers

• You must have a keen interest in the industry, want to work with people and have excellent attendance.
• You must meet deadlines and be committed to your course.
• GCSE maths and English A - C grade is preferred. If you do not hold a C in English and/or maths you will be required to study these further as this is part of the course.
• You must attend a work experience placement each week, you will take part in enrichment activities including competitions and additional courses.

Equipment

You need a basic kit and uniform which we will explain at interview. If you are worried about the costs of coming to college please talk to us and we can see if you can get a bursary.

• Practical assessment on clients in our training salons and questions in class.
• You will complete some assignments and may need to work towards Functional Skills or GCSE. You will take an end of year exam.

General comments

You will need to ask friends and family to come in so that you can practice and do practical assessments. We will invite you to taster sessions and give you an advice and guidance interview before you start the course to make sure this is the correct route for you and allocate any support.

What will the course lead to?

could progress onto another course or you may wish to do hairdressing or get an Apprenticeship in a salon/barbers. Another option is to work or do further qualifications that could lead to teaching/assessing and higher education.

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• How shampoos and conditioning products affect the hair and scalp.
• Cutting using barbering techniques using a range of equipment incl. scissors, clippers, razors, trimmers and clipper attachments taking into account hair characteristics and head and face shape. Techniques include club cutting, scissor over comb, clipper over comb, freehand and texturising.
• Creating a variety of looks square layer, uniform layer, graduation, with fringe, with parting, around and over the ear, with fade and flat top. Necklines include tapered, square and skin fade. Finishing techniques include styling, brush drying, blow drying and product application.
• Professionalism and communication meeting and greeting clients, being helpful and courteous, client care, making appointments, taking payments, selling and recommendations.
• Cut facial hair tapered beardline, full beard outlines, moustache, brow trim, partial beard and moustache and full; beard, styling products include wax and oil.
• Shaving full shave, partial shave using creams, oils, gels and soap.
• An Apprentice is professional and has a passion for the industry; a commitment to quality, a positive attitude and shows a willingness to learn.

• To be an Apprentice you will be employed in a salon – ideally you will find a job in a salon but if not The Academy can help you find a job in a salon.
• If you do not hold a C in English and/or maths you will be required to study Functional Skills as this is part of the course.
• You must attend enrichment activities including competitions and additional courses.

Equipment

You will need a kit and uniform which we will explain at interview. If you are worried about paying towards a kit please talk to us.

General comments

You will need to have excellent attendance and will come to The Academy 1 day a week, then attend work on other days. This qualification includes an end point assessment in both practical and theory.

What will the course lead to?

You could continue your studies in barbering to Level 3. Another option is to go down the barbering route or you may wish to develop skills in hairdressing.

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