Overview

This part-time qualification, exclusive to adults aged 19 and over, takes place just one day a week on Fridays. It is based on the national occupational standards for hairdressing and includes all the required elements to work effectively as a senior hairdresser/stylist.

Throughout this qualification, you will develop your knowledge and understanding of relevant anatomy and physiology, and health and safety. You will also develop the knowledge, understanding and skills to consult with clients, provide a range of cutting and colouring services as well as set, dress and finish the hair.

In parallel, you will develop your communication and customer service skills, your awareness of environmental sustainability and your commercial skills, all of which are valued highly by employers.

Problem-solving and research skills will also be developed.

What will I study?

Hairdressing consultation
Hair cutting and colouring services
Setting and dressing services
Colour correction
Creative hairdressing design
Blow-drying and finishing services.

Entry requirements
This course is only available to adults aged 19+
- GCSE grade 4-9 in English Language and Maths plus completion of a relevant Level 2 course.
Assessment
You will be assessed via a mix of externally set, internally graded practical assessments as well as externally marked exams and externally set, internally graded synoptic assessment.
Progression
- Skilled Employment
- Higher Level Apprenticeships
- Higher Education (University).
Careers
Additional costs
All hair and beauty courses require the purchase of a specific kit and uniform. It is your responsibility to finance these purchases independently, as there is no funding currently available. Please be aware that the prices for the required kit and uniform will be determined at the start of the year. To get an approximate understanding of previous pricing, please visit this link: Past kits. Please be aware that the price for the required uniform is £45.80*.
*Prices are subject to change - to confirm the cost of uniform and/or kit, please contact us on 0808 100 3626.
Funding options
The course fee can either be paid in full or in four instalments.
If you wish to pay in instalments, you will be required to pay 25% (£836.25) of the total fee on the day of enrolment and a Direct Debit mandate would then to be completed to enable the college to collect a further three payments of £836.25 bi-monthly. The payments will be taken on the date you choose on the Direct Debit mandate form.

Disclaimer

Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information on the Website is correct, some details may be subject to change. West Nottinghamshire College reserves the right to make amendments to the courses, dates, fees or other details, and to make cancellations or changes if numbers are insufficient. In the unfortunate situation that we have to cancel a course we will refund your fees in full, but we regret we are not able to offer any refund if you withdraw from your course or fail to start, and you will be liable to pay any outstanding fees that may be due.