Hairdressing NVQ Diploma Level 3 Evening

Subject : Hairdressing | Course Code | Print Version

Course Overview

This course covers all aspects of hair care and prepares students to continue their career in professional hair services.

Start Date Duration Venue
14 September 2011 36 weeks - Wednesday & Thursday 6pm-9pm Skelmersdale Campus, College Way, Skelmersdale, WN8 6DX

Who The Course is for

For students who wish to continue to develop their professional hair skills.

Succesful students tend to:
• be good at working with their hands
• be creative and artistic
• have good communication skills
• be able to work quickly and neatly
• enjoy working with people
• be interested in fashion and grooming.

Course Content

The course offers students the opportunity to improve & develop further skills in:

• Health and safety
• promotion
• consultation
• style and dress hair
• colour correction
• colouring of hair
• creative cutting
• style and dress long hair
• wider key skills.
• work Placement

All students must purchase relevant kit from the Hairdressing department. Costs will be discussed at enrolment and during the college induction. Students will be required to carry out treatments on the general public who book in as clients at our reception area. On occasion you will also need to provide a paying model for your practical assessments.

All students must wear the college uniform, which is:

• Long smart black trousers (Purchased by student)
• College tunic (Purchased from the department)
• Low heeled full black smart shoes (Purchased by student)
• Students will be required to remove all visible jewellery including facial piercing during all practical sessions (due to awarding body requirements) and have short nails with no nail polish.

Mobile phones must not be accessed in classrooms and salons unless permission has been sought from the course coordinator.

If the above is not adhered to you will be asked to leave the salons.

A certain level of manual dexterity will be required for this course.

Entry Requirements

Students must have an NVQ Level 2 Hairdressing qualification or equivalent. All students will be interviewed to assess their eligibility for the course. Students should also be able to demonstrate a commitment to entering a career in the hairdressing industry and an understanding of the requirements of working in this area.

Students must be able to work effectively with others and be willing to carry out and receive all treatments.

West Lancashire College will also accept credits previously gained through the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF).

Learning & Assessment Methods

Assessment is by practical observation, oral questioning, case studies, written essential knowledge papers set at week 10 and 20. End examinations set by the examination awarding body will take place on week 30. An internal/external verifier will assess all portfolio evidence and practical skills.

Qualifications Gained

NVQ Level 3 in Hairdressing awarded by City & Guilds.

West Lancashire College will also accept credits previously gained through the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF).

Progression Opportunities

This is a nationally recognised qualification. Students who successfully complete the Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing may progress to the Level 4 Higher Professional Certificate/Diploma in Technical Salon Management.
If you successfully complete a level 3 course at Skelmersdale & Ormskirk College we will offer you a place on an appropriate Foundation Degree at Newcastle College (subject to satisfactory interview or course audition).

Career Opportunities

This course will enhance employment prospects and provides scope for employment in Hairdressing Salons, Hair/Beauty Consultancies at senior level or as a Sales Person.

Course Costs

If you are 16-18 years old you do not have to pay course tuition fees*.

If you are 19 or over please call 01695 52300 or email enquiries@westlancs.ac.uk to confirm the fee for this course. Course costs may be subject to change.

If you need information on any financial support that may be available to you with fees or study costs on this course, please contact the Learner Zone (see contact details below) who can offer advice and assistance on accessing any financial support that may be available.

How to Apply

Please complete and return a College application form. Application forms can be obtained college Admissions – contact details below.

Further Information: If you have a query about this course or would like advice on your study options please contact college Admissions:

In Person:
Until 19 August 2011: West Lancashire College, Westbank Campus, Yewdale, Skelmersdale WN8 6JA.
From 22 August 2011: West Lancashire College, Skelmersdale Campus, College Way, Skelmersdale, WN8 6DX
                

By Phone: (01695) 52300

By Email: enquiries@westlancs.ac.uk

By Post: The Principal, West Lancashire College, FREEPOST, Skelmersdale WN8 6BR

Website: http://www.westlancs.ac.uk

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this leaflet is correct at the time of printing. We reserve the right however, to make alterations or amendments to the information contained in this leaflet. This course will run subject to sufficient numbers.