Overview

This is a vocational qualification and includes all the required elements to work effectively as a hairdresser/stylist including the mandatory units which includes working in the hair industry, health and safety, client consultation, shampoo and conditioning hair, cutting women's hair and the art of dressing hair.

Throughout this qualification you will develop your knowledge and understanding of health and safety, client consultation, products, tools and equipment.

You will also develop a range of technical skills enabling you to effectively consult with clients, shampoo and condition and cut and finish their hair, and interpersonal skills which will assist you to communicate effectively with clients.

Start dates and fees

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 further three payments of £836.25 bi-monthly. The payments will be taken on the date you choose on the Direct Debit mandate form.

Please contact the college’s finance department for further details on 0808 100 3626.

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

What will I study?

Health and safety
Working in the hair industry
Client consultation for hair services
Shampoo and condition the hair and scalp
Cut women’s hair
The art of dressing hair
Colour and lighten.

Entry requirements
- A minimum of a Level 1 Functional Skills in English, or equivalent.
If you cannot find your certificates, please speak to us as we will also consider previous qualifications and experience.
Assessment
You will be assessed through: Practical observations Assignments Online exams.
Progression
- Hairdressing - Level 3
- An apprenticeship
- Employment.
Careers
Qualifications gained
- Level 2 Certificate in Womens Hairdressing
- VTCT

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.