· Basic hairdressing skills

· Basic beauty skills

· Essential skills

Students will undertake a work placement as part of their full-time qualification, as well as attend Saturdays on a rota basis in the colleges Urbasba salon, in order to develop their vocational skills and competence.

Salon Fees: £30.00

3 GCSEs Grades A* - D including English Language (or equivalent). Satisfactory reference from Course Tutor. Alternatively, successful achievement of Level 1 and satisfactory reference. Satisfactory reference from School or College to indicate good behaviour, attendance and progress.

Knowledge and understanding of the Hair & Beauty units will be collected in a portfolio of evidence.

Guidance for this will come from your assessor.

Your assessor will also ask questions to confirm your knowledge and understanding.

Your assessor will also observe your practical performance in each assessment area.

Your grade will be determined by achievement of assessment criteria and achievement of additional performance standards.

All hair and beauty assessments will be carried out on models or mannequins.

Essential skills and Welsh assessments will be written/oral, group and computer based.

• 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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• 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.