Hairdressing

This qualification includes all the required elements to work effectively as a junior hairdresser/stylist:

• Health & safety
• Client consultation
• Shampooing and conditioning hair
• Cutting
• Blow-drying and setting
• Colouring
• Gents cutting unit

These units are all mandatory.

Learners will also develop their understanding and skills by selecting a number of optional specialist units including:

• Perming
• Plaiting and twisting hair
• Reception duties
• Promoting products and services to clients

Additional areas that are covered include Essential Skills in Literacy and Numeracy or Digital Literacy/Employability.
Students will be required to undertake a work placement as part of their full-time qualification, and will be expected to undertake 4 Saturdays at the Cardiff Campus salon on a rota basis, as well as have the opportunity to work within a busy commercial environment in order to develop their vocational skills and competence.

Additional fees include Salon Fee (£30.00). Students will be required to purchase a Hairdressing Kit (£270.00), Uniform (£60.00), Black shoes, Stationery and files.

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 OR prior Learning and work experience .

• 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.