Hairdressing NVQ Level 3 Part Time

Summary:

The one year NVQ Level 3 programme is for those working in a salon environment who already have a Hairdressing NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent. This can include technicians in the industry and salon owners/managers who have been practising hairdressing for a number of years and wish to gain a prestigious qualification.

Course Code: B5909 Course Length: One Year Course Schedule: Mondays Entry Requirements:

NVQ Level 2. You must also be employed in a hairdressing salon or similar.

Your ability will be tested at interview and you will be expected to demonstrate a willingness to comply with industry standards of personal presentation, motivation and customer care.

Core Skills:

You will learn about:

Health and Safety, Creating a variety of looks using cutting techniques, Promoting products or services, Developing and enhancing your creative hairdressing skills, Styling and dressing hair to achieve a variety of creative looks, Styling and dressing long hair, Providing colour correction services, Colouring hair using a variety of techniques, Hair extension services (optional) and Contributing to the planning and implementation of promotional activities.

Assessment:

You will be continually assessed throughout the course by means of practical assessments and end of unit online tests which can be re-taken if necessary. Practical assessments must be carried out on paying clients although you will be encouraged to bring in your own clients to help with this. A reduction is made to the usual prices in this case.
There is a substantial amount of theory work involved on the hairdressing course; this includes research work for a show. You will be expected to keep up with written work and submit it on time.

Academic Progression:

You could choose to learn how to train and assess others - the A1 assessing course is available at the college. You must have a satisfactory amount of industrial experience at a senior level before A1 can be considered.

Career Progression:

The NVQ Level 3 qualification is itself a prestigious qualification at a higher level. It will also give the less experienced hairdresser the opportunity to focus on future management roles within the industry. For the more experienced hairdresser or manager, opportunities will exist to progress to Level 4 (when available) and teaching.

Full Description:

You must attend practical lessons correctly dressed in the college professional salon uniform, with appropriate make-up, shoes and accessories.

You will be required to attend all timetabled classes. Average attendance throughout the year should be above 90%.

Costs:

You will need to purchase a hairdressing kit (approx cost £180) and a salon tunic (approx cost £35) in order to commence your studies. A deposit will be taken during enrolment.

Please contact the Advice Shop for details of costs and start dates.

Please note that although the information given is believed to be correct at the time of publication, course information, costs where applicable and attendance details may change.

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