City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Women's Hairdressing

General information

This is a one year vocationally related qualification designed for study as a full-time programme aimed specifically at those that have completed the VRQ level 2 qualification and priority for places will go to internal applicants progressing onto the next level.

Level 3 is designed for hairdressers wishing to develop general skills in specialised areas. These qualifications are centered on learning the theory then practicing the skills, with final assessments scheduled in the Sumer term.

Course content

(Subject to confirmation). The course may include:

• Health and Safety
• Consultation support for colleagues
• Creatively Cut women's hair
• Style and dress hair
• Cut mens hair
• Creatively Colour hair
• Bridal hair
• Colour correction

Further units to be confirmed.

Teaching and assessment

All hairdressing programmes are assessed through a combination of the following: observation of practical work on clients for all units, project, assignment and case studies. On-line tests and oral questioning, work place assessment and building a 'portfolio of evidence' to be submitted for assessment on 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 one day a week for the duration of the course.

Entry requirements

Entry is by interview and recommendation from your tutor and a level 2 qualification in Hairdressing, with at least three Merits. You will also require a Functional Skills qualification in English and Maths at Level 1 and evidence of recent salon work experience.

Additional course costs

• Kit: £80 and will need the kit from Level 2 TBC
• Text book: £50.00 TBC
• Course materials: £140.00
• Uniform: £75.00
• C&G Registration Level 3: £145.00 (only apples to over 19s)

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 second attempt.

Progression

On completion, candidates may progress into salon employment.

Candidates who successfully achieve the qualification and are in employment or have access to work placements could progress into salon employment as a stylist or colour technician.

Dates and times

The course will start in September 2012.