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This one-year course is for students who have an existing Level 2 qualification in hairdressing who want to take their skills to a higher level. It combines advanced and creative techniques to further develop your practical skills preparing you for a successful career in hairdressing. You will be working in a real-life salon environment at The Retreat, completing practical assessments on members of the public. You will be expected to complete written assignments and online exams. The course focuses on developing your skills to ensure you are work-ready: unite include advanced cutting techniques, advanced colour services including colour correction, creativite styling and hair up. All students also take part in hair competitions. The kit and uniform purchased for level 2 will also be required for the level 3 course however, an additional doll’s head kit will be required.
Topics and units
Units:
– Monitor and maintain health and safety practice in the salon
– Consultation
– Cut women’s hair to create a variety of looks
– Style and dress hair using a varety of techniques
– Colour hair to create a variety of looks
– Perm hair to create a variety of looks
– Creative hairdressing design skills
– Hair colour correction
Work placement opportunities:
Toni & Guy, Francesco Group, Rizzo’s
Careers and progression
Progressing to: University, spa management, colour specialist, jobs on cruise liners, or theatrical/media hair and make-up, or HND in Business at Telford College
Aspirational careers: Celebrity stylist, art director, or spa management, working with industry brands such as Elemis, Champneys, Royston Blythe, Wella, HeadMasters
Entry requirements
A full Level 2 hairdressing qualification NVQ or equivalent, plus GCSE at grade 4 or above in English and/or maths
Additional information
Students will have opportunties to attend enrichment including trips, visits and talks from guest speakers. Students will be expected to work in the commerical salons and reception during salon days
All students will need to arrange and attend work experience – related to hairdressing.
What to do next
If you are interested in applying for this course, please click ‘apply now‘ on this page or at the top of any page, and create an website account or sign in an account you have already created and complete the application form.
To find out more information about our courses and college life, you can visit an open event to meet our team and check out our facilities for yourself.
Type
Part time
Duration
1 year
Start date
09/09/2024
Campus
Haybridge Road
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