This qualification includes all the required elements to work effectively as an advanced hairdresser/stylist:

• Health & safety Client consultation
• Creatively cut hair
• Creatively colour & lighten hair
• Creatively style and dress hair

These units are mandatory.

Learners will also further develop their understanding and skills by completing optional specialist units:

• Cut men’s hair

• Creative hairdressing skills

• Provide specialist hair & scalp treatments

Online exams are undertaken to show understanding of theory knowledge. Additional areas that are covered include; Essential Skills in Literacy, Numeracy, Digital literacy and Employability. A mix of blended learning – using Microsoft applications to support technology development to include personal development goals.

Opportunities to develop competition skills to enhance confidence and creativity. Pressure test activities to stretch and challenge learning. Students will be required to undertake a work placement as part of their full-time qualification, as well as having the opportunity to work within a busy commercial environment in order to develop their vocational skills and competence.

Work placement is usually 1 day a week to support employment opportunities. Some Saturdays will be expected, these sessions will be allocated at work placement and support skill and assessment development.

You will be encouraged to have treatments to experience the client experience.

Additional fees include Salon Fee £30.00 plus Kit and Uniform to be confirmed at enrolment.

Salon Fees: £30.00

Successful achievement in relevant Level 2 Diploma (Hair). Interview, successful skills test and satisfactory reference from Course Tutor indicating good behaviour, satisfactory attendance and progress. Prior Learning and work experience will also be considered.

• Continuous assessments and practical assessments and exams

• The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
• Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
• Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
• Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
• Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
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• Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
• Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.