Level 2 Diploma in Hair and Media Make-up (VRQ)

Summary:

This course is aimed at students who are interested in a future career as a make up artist. This level 2 diploma is an intermediate vocational qualification which focuses on the principles and practical skills required to work in the make up industry. It is designed to provide a high level of occupational capability and to provide a broad background to the industry from which students can progress to the more advanced level 3 Diploma in Hair and Media Make up (VRQ)

Course Code: A0056-S2172 Minimum Age: 16 Maximum Age: 18 Course Length: 1 year Course Schedule: Attendance will be over 3 days per week. Some classes may have a 6pm finish. Entry Requirements:

4 GCSEs grade D and above.

Core Skills:

Within this course you will learn about working in beauty related industries, how to follow health & safety in the salon and about client care and communication in beauty related industries. You will also study units on applying make up, body art design, the Art of photographic make up and eyelash and brow treatments.

Other units include how to create an image based on a theme within the hair & beauty sector, the Art of colouring and dressing hair, making and styling a hair addition and applying skin tanning techniques.

Functional skills in English and Maths are also included.

Assessment:

Assessments will be graded pass, credit or distinction. GOLA on line testing is used for some assessments.

Assignments are externally set and internally marked and graded.

Academic Progression:

Students who successfully complete this qualification may progress onto the Level 3 Diploma in Hair and Media Make up.

Career Progression:

Following further study such as a foundation degree in theatrical and media make up, students can work in the media industry as a make up artist.

Full Description:

The qualification which is achieved on this course is the VRQ Level 2 Diploma in Hair and Media make up. Students are expected to achieve at least 90% attendance throughout the course. Attendance which falls below this may result in the qualification not being awarded. It is important that students have a mature and professional attitude as the hair and make up profession is a highly demanding and disciplined one. Personal and pprofessional appearance must be of the highest standard throughout the course.

An ability to undertake home study on a regular basis is essential; this is necessary for research for class based activities.

Students are expected to volunteer for extra curricular enrichment such as helping in college events e.g. open days, fashion shows, the Royal Norfolk Show, hair and beauty shows and other off-site activities.

Costs:

Hair and beauty kit and uniform costs;

All students will be required to purchase the following;

Make up and beauty kit

Hair kit

Salon uniform (including shoes)

A deposit will be taken at enrolment for each kit.

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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