Ladies Hairdressing VRQ Diploma

Course code: FTT045

School of Lifestyle

The Programme

This course will teach you the basic skills of hairdressing enabling you to work as a junior stylist; styling, cutting, colouring and perming hair. You will study a minimum of nine units leading to the VRQ Level 2 in Hairdressing. Additionally you will study basic salon skills during your induction period to ensure this is the industry for you. Functional Skills will also be studied alongside hairdressing which will strength your employability. Assessment is by commercially competent practise on a range of clients with written and oral tests and assignments.

The Programme Content

You will need to purchase the salon uniform and your personal equipment which will cost approximately £300. Any educational visits, manufacturer diploma courses or similar activities will also be paid by you*.

Entry Requirements

Four GSCEs at grade D or above including English and preferably Science. Good personal presentation skills and commitment to learning. At interview you will also be expected to complete a practical test and pre-entry test to determine your literacy and numeracy levels.

Costs

You will need to purchase the salon uniform and your personal equipment which costs approximately £300. There may also be additional costs for educational visits, manufacturer diploma courses or similar activities*.

Venue

Tiverton, Main Site

Progression

On completion of the qualification, you may choose to continue your studies towards achieving the Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing qualification and employment, subject to satisfactory interview. You should make every effort during your first year of the course to find out all you can about the hairdressing profession by asking questions, attending open days and seminars and researching possible career routes to help you make the right career choices.

Length of Study

One year.

Academic Year

This course starts in the 2013 / 2014 academic year.