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Hairdressing - Level 2 Certificate For Hair Colouring Services
Learn how to mix and apply colour using the in salon techniques
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 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
Entry requirements
- 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.
Assessment
- 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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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.
