Hairdressing - Level 2 VRQ

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

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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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