Hairdressing - Level 2 VRQThe Academy Hair and Beauty

Hairdressing - Level 2 VRQ

From one length cuts to blow drying perfection this is a great course the start

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Hairdressing - Level 2 VRQ image

What will the course involve?

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:

Working in the hair industry
Health and safety in the salon
Consultation for hair services
Shampoo and condition hair and scalp
Promote products and services to clients
Cut women’s hair
Colour and lighten hair
Perm and neutralise hair
The art of dressing hair – hair up and blow drying
Creating an image based on a theme in the hair sector
Plaiting and twisting

Entry requirements

A keen interest in hairdressing and want to work with people.
You must meet deadlines and be committed to your course.
GCSE maths and English grade 4+/C grade is preferred. If you do not hold a grade 4 or C in English and/or maths you will be required to study Functional Skills as part of the course.
You will attend a work experience placement; 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.

Assessment

Practical assessment on clients and online tests
You will complete some assignments and may need to sit online exams for Functional Skills.

General comments

You must have professional values and behaviours and have excellent attendance.

What will the course lead to?

You may develop your skills more with an 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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Hairdressing Case Study

Caio

Studied the Level 3 Hair Professional Apprenticeship. He works in a salon and comes to The Academy one day per week for off the job training. He completed the Level 2 and scored top marks in his end point assessment. Caio is an Academy Ambassador and really enjoys competition work.

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