City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma Women's Hairdressing

General information

If you are planning to work as a junior stylist, this course will give you the practical skills you need to get started.

This is a one year vocationally related qualification designed for study as a full time programme aimed specifically at school leavers and those wishing to pursue salon employment in the Hairdressing industry. In addition, it is also suitable for hairdressers wishing to update their qualification and gain recognition for skills they already perform .

The achievement of Level 2 can lead to progression on to our Diploma Level 3 VRQ programme or WBL pathway (NVQ 2). It may also lead to employment as a junior stylist in a salon. Course content is highly practical and covers a broad range of basic skills. Students will also work toward a Functional Skill.

Course content

The course units include:

• Working in the hair industry
• Shampoo & Condition hair
• Health and Safety
• Cut women's hair
• Colour and lighten hair
• Client consultation
• Provide Perming Services
• Promoting products and services to clients in a salon
• Create an image based on a theme
• Salon reception duties
• Display stock
• The art of dressing hair

Please note: You will be placed in industry for two full consecutive weeks during the summer term.

Teaching and assessment

All Hairdressing programmes are assessed through a combination of: Observation of Practical work on Clients, Projects, Assignments and Case Studies. On-line tests and oral questioning, Work Place Assessment and building a 'Portfolio of Evidence' to be submitted for assessment at the completion of the programme, or an individual unit, as negotiated with your tutor.

Lessons will be a combination of taught theory lessons and practical lessons. The practical lessons will take place in fully equipped salons where the students will have demonstrations and the opportunity to develop their hairdressing skills in the required units. When skills are at the required standard, students will be assessed on clients. The theory classes prepare the students for the tests and assignments they have to complete as part of the syllabus. Students will participate in group activities and individual study tasks.

Your timetable will incorporate a study day where you are required to work independently on completing study guides, research tasks and assignments in your own time. On full time courses, students are required to attend work experience. This will be arranged by your tutor during the summer term. For progression to Level 3 in the following year 2 you will be required to attend one day a week to prepare you for employment. You will also have the opportunity to be assessed in your workplace if you have access to work on clients.

Entry requirements

3 GCSEs A*-D and A* - C in English language or NVQ Level 1 in Hairdressing and a functional skill in English Entry 3/Level 1 or equivalent. Compulsory attendance at an information evening in June.

Additional course costs

• Text book: £25.00
• Course Materials: £140.00
• Hairdressing Kit: £160.00
• Uniform: £75.00
• C&G Registration Level 2 £107.00 (This cost applies to over 19s only)

All costs may be subject to change. There may be a charge of £10.00 for re-taking on-line exams if a candidate fails on the 2nd attempt.

Progression

After successful completion of the Level 2 hairdressing diploma, students can progress to VRQ diploma level 3 in hairdressing, or WBL programme as part of an apprenticeship in a salon.

Progression is subject to an award board and recommendation from your tutor.