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Hairdressing - Level 2 NVQ Diploma (Group 2)
Summary
You will be working in a realistic environment treating clients to a commercial standard. The methods of study are open learning packages and practical salon workshops.
About the Course
Unit G4: Will provide you with the skills to enable you to manage the reception area of 'Alpha Hair' - overseeing the greeting of clients, dealing with clients' queries and ensuring stylists are aware of clients' arrival.
Unit G17: Teaches you how to give clients a positive impression of yourself and your employer as well as dealing with clients and their individual needs.
Unit G7: Teaches you how to build a rapport with clients and to advise on the correct choice of style, colour, perm or treatment.
Unit GH8: Enables you to select appropriate shampoos and conditioners to match the clients' hair type or treatment being carried out.
Unit GH9: Teaches you how to change hair colour using a variety of basic techniques incorporating products such as mousses, creams and gels.
Unit GH10: Teaches styling skills you need to meet the clients' needs.
Unit GH11: Teaches you how to set and dress the hair.
Unit GH12: Teaches you the skills of basic cutting to create a variety of styles and fashion cuts.
Unit GH14: Teaches you the art of perming, using basic techniques to produce a variety of curl types.
You will also learn the relevant science behind the treatments as well as structure of the hair and skin. While on this course you will have the opportunity to participate in the College's Festival of Colour competition.
A 2 week period of work experience will be arranged for you where possible.
Course Aims
The course enables you to develop the practical skills and levels of understanding expected of a hairdresser.
What are the entry requirements?
You must have NVQ Level 1 Hairdressing and, preferrably, at least GCSE Grade E in both Maths and English.
How is the course assessed?
Practical - you will be observed while performing the skills you have learned.
Written - by set assignment, tasks and client studies, plus an on-line examination for eat unit.
Oral - questioned verbally.
Are there any resources to obtain?
You will need to purchase a tunic, approximately £28.00, which should be worn with black trousers or skirt, and flat, low-heeled fully enclosed shoes. You will also need to purchase a kit costing (approx) £147 to use on the course. (Order forms are available from College).
The Student Support Fund may be able to help you with payments towards these costs.
Fees
A Fee: £950.00, B Fee: £ 950.00, C Fee: £10.00
Are there any other costs?
See materials required - order forms for uniform and kit are available through college if required.
If students fail the examination there will be a re-sit fee of £20.60.
There is also a consumables cost of £30.
What facilities can be used on this course?
You will be provided with specialist facilities with up-to-date equipment taught by commercially experienced staff in a purpose built salon.
What next?
This course can lead to employment in a working salon or progression to NVQ Level 3 Hairdressing whilst participating in the daily routine of a salon environment. Further advice can be obtained from the tutor.
Contact
- Name: Mary Howard - Head of Beauty, Hair & Holistic Therapies
- Telephone: 023 80 874 874
- Email: learn@totton.ac.uk
Information reference: 01232