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Title: Hair
Pathway: Hair & Beauty
Available Study Options:
Apprenticeship, Full Time, Part Time
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All new learners interested in Hairdressing start on Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing. You will study theoretical aspects of the subject and apply them during practical assessments tasks.
This qualification is aimed at learners aged 16-18 who need to achieve English and math's GCSE grades 3-9
Level 2 Diploma in Women's Hairdressing: This qualification is a basic introduction within a commercial Hair or Barbering environment and includes a variety of basic hairdressing skills -
Core topics include:
For learners who don't meet the Level 2 entry requirements we offer an introduction via the Skills and Employability Pathway .
Level 2 Technical Certificate in Hairdressing:
Candidates need to have already achieved 4 GCSE at Grade 4 including math's and English
Core topics include:
Level 2 VRQ Diploma in Beauty and Hair Combined
Entry requirement: three grade 3 GCSEs or above
Core topics include:
Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Hairdressing: This course covers a wide range of skills and knowledge required for working in the Hairdressing industry.
Core topics:
Work Experience is an essential part of all full-time study programmes. Learners will complete a minimum 35 hours within an industry linked environment per academic year/qualification.
Level 2 Diploma in Women's Hairdressing
Level 2 Diploma in Beauty and Hair Combined
Continuous assessment includes:
.Level 2 Technical Certificate in Hairdressing
ALL technical qualifications are graded (Pass, Merit, Distinction or Distinction*) by external end point assessments (EPAs).
This includes:
Milestone assessment points will track learner progress in preparation for the EPA, and include written tests and assignments, spoken questioning, practical skills demonstrations and mock assessments.
For Level 3 qualifications, ALL grade levels carry UCAS points to support progression to higher education.
Level 2 Diploma in Women's Hairdressing is aimed at learners looking to start a career in the hairdressing industry. Learners can progress onto an Apprenticeship or further their studies by undertaking a Level 2 Technical Certificate in Hairdressing followed by a Level 3 Technical qualification.
Level 2 Technical Certificate in Hairdressing is aimed at learners looking to start an early career in the hairdressing industry. Learners can progress into employment, onto an Apprenticeship or further their studies by taking qualifications at Level 3.
Level 2 VRQ Diploma in Beauty and Hair Combined is aimed at learners that are looking to start a career in the Beauty or hair and are undecided or want a bit of both. Learners can progress onto an Apprenticeship, or further their studies by taking a Level 2 technical beauty qualification in Beauty, nail, makeup or hair.
Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Hairdressing aims to provide you with a range of specialist technical practical skills and knowledge which will equip you to secure employment or further training within the hairdressing and barbering industry.
Employment can be found in the following areas:
Opportunities for freelance work or self-employment are unlimited for motivated individuals who want to run their own business.
Entry Level Courses:
Skills for Life & Work/Preparing for Adulthood
No formal qualifications are required
for this course.
These courses are specifically designed for learners with a Special Educational
Need (SEND).
Entry Level: Skills & Employability
No formal qualifications are required
for this course.
Full Time ESOL (English
for Speakers of Other Languages)
No formal qualifications are required for this course.
Full Time GCSE Re-sit Study
Course
GCSE Grade 2 or 3 in Maths and
English and / or Sciences.
Full Time Level 1 Course
No formal qualifications are required
for this course.
Full Time Level 2 Course
4 GCSEs at grade 3 or Vocational Level 1 in relevant subject area.
*GCSE Grade 4 or above in Maths is required for the courses below:
Accounting
Electrical
Plumbing
Full time Level 3 Course
5 GCSEs at Grade 4-9 including English or Maths (Functional Skills Level 2 English or Maths will be accepted).
OR
Vocational Level 2 plus Grade 4-9 GCSE English or Maths (Functional Skills Level 2 English or Maths will be accepted).
*A Vocational Level 2 is required for the following courses:
Accounting
All Construction Subjects
Hair & Beauty Subjects
Applied Science
T Levels
5 GCSEs at Grade 4-9 including English and Maths (Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths will be accepted).
* Health T Levels require GCSE Grade 4 in Science.
You can apply for this programme via the Apply Now button, at the top.
If this course area is available as an apprenticeship, this will show under 'Study Option' on the right-hand side, just below the Apply Now button. You can view all of our apprenticeship vacanices and subjects by clicking the 'Apprenticeships' in the top menu.
If you are aged between 16 and 18 when you start your course and are taking a course leading to a qualification, the tuition and exam fees are free. However, there may be some additional costs for optional trips, recommended text books and professional start up kits. We have a bursary scheme to assist with these costs.
It is important that you come along and speak to one of our staff about your choice/s.
Once we receive your application, you will be invited in to speak to a tutor or a member of the Apprenticeship team to discuss your application.
This will provide you with the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the course/Apprenticeship and to see our facilities.
