Course Summary
Course Category: Traineeship Courses
The overall aim of the programme is to provide the student with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence in hairdressing theory, practice and skills to gain recognised qualifications as well as enhance their career opportunities in the hairdressing industry. Work placement is a core feature of this programme designed to facilitate the enhancement of employability and transversal skills.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Promote Products & Services to Clients in a Salon 3002-205
Display Stock to Promote Sales in a Salon L2 3002-213
Cut Men's Hair L2 3002-210
Cut Women's Hair L2 3002-206
The Art of Dressing Hair L2 3002-209
Working in the Hair Industry L2 3002-201
Follow Health & Safety Practice in the Salon L2 3002-202
Client Consultation for Hair Services L2 3002-203
Shampoo & Condition the Hair & Scalp 3002-204
Salon Reception Duties 3002-216
Colour & Lighten Hair L2 3002-207
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Creative
Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, the performing arts or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.
Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Further Research
Career Progression
On successful completion of this course students will have achieved City & Guilds L2 Diploma in Women’s and Men’s Hairdressing and have the opportunity to progress to employment in the hairdressing industry and/or progress to further education or training.