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Why should I take this course?

You should take this course if you are thinking about a career in Hairdressing. The Level 2 NVQ in Hairdressing will allow students to undertake various hairdressing procedures in the salon including shampooing and conditioning hair and scalp, cutting hair using basic techniques and changing hair colour.

What do I need to join the course?

You must be 16 years of age at the start of the course and have a genuine interest in pursuing a career in hairdressing.

You must have:

Gained a qualification in Level 1 Hairdressing or

Four GCSEs at grades D to F including a grade D in English or Level 1 Certificate in Adult Literacy

You will need to attend an interview to judge your suitability for enrolment on the course. You are expected to have a pleasant personality and good personal presentation. You will need to show you are committed to the course and be prepared to work in and out of class.

What will I learn on the course?

You will cover the following units:

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

You will also study two of the following:

Promote additional products or services to customers
Fulfil salon reception duties
Develop and maintain your effectiveness at work
Style hair using basic plaiting techniques and added hair
Perm and neutralise hair using basic techniques
Perm, relax and neutralise hair
Perm, relax and neutralise African Caribbean hair
Provide scalp massage services

How will I be assessed?

You will be continually assessed throughout the course by a variety of different methods including practical observations, oral questions, written tests, assignments, personal appearance and a portfolio of evidence.

What qualiﬁcation will I achieve if I successfully complete the course?

The name of the qualification you will achieve if you successfully complete the course is:

NVQ Level 2 in Hairdressing accredited by City and Guilds

Will I be able to gain any other additional qualiﬁcations?

If you have not already gained a higher grade pass (grade A* to C) in English and Mathematics you will undertake Level 2 qualifications in Literacy and Numeracy which are equivalent to higher grade passes.

What will I be able to do after the course ﬁnishes?

Students who achieve the NVQ Level 2 qualification can progress on to an NVQ Level 3 Hairdressing course. The minimum qualification you need for a career in Hairdressing is Level 2.