Hair Dressing & Beauty Therapy
Hairdressing Level 2
Examination Board: Vocational Training Charitable Trust
Specification: N.V.Q. Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing (QCF)
Why study Hairdressing?
To enhance your hairdressing skills and knowledge.
What will I learn about?
- Health and safety
- Give a positive impression of yourself
- Advise and consult with clients
- Shampoo and condition hair and scalp
- Change hair colour
- Cut hair
- Style and finish hair
- Set and dress hair
How is it taught?
In a practical salon environment and through demonstration.
How will I be assessed?
Assessed on clients in a realistic working environment.
Pathways to future careers/courses
Progress to Level 3 Hairdressing. Working as a stylist in a salon.
N.V.Q. Level 3 in theatrical hair and makeup.
Entry requirements
Minimum of 4 GCSE.
Good communication skills. Personal presentation of a high standard.
Hair & Beauty Services
Examination Board: Vocational Training Charitable Trust
Specification: Level 2 Diploma in Hair and Beauty Services (QCF)
Why study Hair & Beauty?
It will give students an insight into both hair and beauty services, designed to develop your practical skills
What will I learn about?
- The art of dressing hair
- Apply makeup
- Provide manicure treatments
- Provide pedicure treatments
- Follow health and safety practice in the salon
- Shampoo and Condition the Hair and scalp
- Salon Reception Duties
- The Art of Colouring Hair
- Create an image based on a theme within the hair and beauty sector
How is it taught?
Through working within a realistic salon environment and demonstration.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment will take place whilst completing your practical skills within the salon environment.
Pathways to future careers/courses
You can progress into specific hair or beauty qualifications at both level two and three.
Entry requirements
Minimum of 4 GCSE. Good personal presentation.
Good communication skills.
Hairdressing Level 3
Examination Board: Vocational Training Charitable Trust
Specification: N.V.Q. Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing (QCF)
Why study Hairdressing?
To work effectively as an advanced hairdresser/stylist.
What will I learn about?
- Promote and sell products and services to clients
- Health and safety
- Cut women’s hair to create a variety of looks
- Style and dress hair sing a variety of techniques
- Colour hair to create a variety of looks
- Hairdressing consultation support for colleagues
How is it taught?
Through working in a realistic salon environment and demonstration.
How will I be assessed?
Practical assessments carried out on paying clients.
Pathways to future careers/courses
Full time position in a commercial salon Product manufacturing and training professional
Television/film/media work
Entry requirements
N.V.Q. Level 2 in Hairdressing Good communication skills
High standard of personal presentation
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