Course Overview

This challenging and exciting course focuses on the Hairdressing sector. This programme has been designed to provide the best readiness for this exciting industry.

This programme runs over one year and consists of both practical and theoretical knowledge of hairdressing. This programme includes the extensive knowledge and skills you will need to work and thrive in the sector. You will gain experience working in a realistic environment created within the College’s salons and be able to provide services to members of the public and other paying clients. Over the one-year period you will build your knowledge and skills developed at Level 2 alongside demonstrating your competency ready for industry.

Units may include:

• Develop advanced cutting and colouring techniques
• Client consultation
• Develop and enhance creative hairdressing skills
• Style and dress long hair
• Colour correction
• Creative perming.

This qualification includes a mixture of classroom learning, on-the-job experience and work experience.

Assessment Methods

You will be assessed through online and practical examinations, group work, presentations and practical competency assessments.

Progression Options

On successful completion, you could find employment in a hairdressing salon, day spas, cruise liners or abroad, own your own salon, progress into work in the film industry or with industry product developers.