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Hairdressing Level 2

Course Description

This course provides a great foundation for a career as a Hairdresser. If you are interested in fashion and grooming and you are considering a career in hairdressing, whether in a salon or as a mobile stylist, this course will equip you with the latest skills and know-how. You will learn how to advise and consult with clients, how to shampoo and condition hair professionally, how to create a range of styles from different cutting, colouring and styling techniques as well as product promotion. After successfully completing the course, you will be a qualified hairdresser. You will attend college on a day release basis whilst working in a salon.

Progression after qualification

The qualification allows a candidate to progress to either the workplace as detailed above or onto specialised qualifications at the same, or higher level.

Assessment

Assessment is carried out in the workplace and at college and the assessor will help you to identify any gaps through exercises and activities set between assessment visits.

The Qualification Units

To achieve a full award, candidates must complete nine units in total, from eight mandatory units and one optional unit.

Mandatory units

Ensure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety.
Give clients a positive impression of yourself and your organisation.
Advise and consult with clients.
Cut hair using basic techniques.
Shampoo and condition hair and scalp.
Style and finish hair using basic techniques.
Set and dress hair
Change hair colour using basic techniques.

Optional Units

Fulfil salon reception duties.
Promote additional products or services to clients.
Develop and maintain your effectiveness at work.
Perm and neutralise hair
Plait and twist hair
Provide scalp massage services
Attach hair to enhance style

Further Info

For advice or more details please telephone (01225) 312191 or email info@citybathcoll.ac.uk. You may also visit our Student Advice Centre. If you have a learning difficulty or disability please contact Learning Skills to arrange additional help.

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