Certificate in Women's Hairdressing

This course gives a valuable insight into the hairdressing sector, helping develop the relevant skills and knowledge to start your career path.

Course content

• Working in the hairdressing industry
• Follow health and safety in the salon
• Client consultation for hair services
• Shampoo and condition hair and scalp
• The art of dressing hair
• Create an image based on a theme within the hair and beauty sector
• Salon reception duties

Entry Requirements

Two GCSEs at grade D or above or NVQ Level 1 in Hairdressing plus a satisfactory interview (excellent reference and minimum 85% attendance).

Delivery & Assessment methods

Assessment is on-going throughout the length of the course taking the form of practical observations, research tasks, reports, presentations, assignments, case studies and online multiple choice knowledge tests. Samples of work are internally verified (IV) on a regular basis and are also externally verified (EV) by an assessor from the awarding body. Notice of external verifiers visits will be given and, if necessary, you may be required to attend a meeting with the EV which could be outside your normal college attendance hours.

Progression

Following successful completion of certificate you will be required to enrol onto the diploma to study the technical elements of hairdressing units: * Promote products and service to clients in a salon. * Cut women's hair * Colour and lighten hair * Perm and neutralise hair