Overview
This course is designed for those people who want a professional career in hairdressing.
You will gain a Diploma qualification in Women’s Hairdressing. After this course, there are many fantastic opportunities to progress onto such as Beauty Therapy, Hair Media Make-up or Theatrical Media Make-up.
This qualification will prepare you to progress to the next level of vocational learning at level 2, specifically you will be able to undertake:
VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing (QCF)
VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing (Combined Hair Types) (QCF)
VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Women's Hairdressing (QCF)
VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Women's and Men's Hairdressing (QCF)
VTCT Level 2 Diploma in African Caribbean Hairdressing (QCF)
Course Content
Topics Covered
- Plaiting and twisting hair Create and image based on a theme within the hair and beauty sector.
- Setting / finger waves / pin curls
- Blow-drying
- Cutting / long graduation / short graduation
- Colouring / highlights
Practicals
Summative Observations are related to all units/topics covered. You will be supervised by technical staff and assessed on your occupational competence.
Exams
The external paper will test your knowledge of all unit criteria. A pass mark of 70% must be achieved.
Careers
Possible Career Options
- Junior stylist in hair salon, cruise ships, film industry.
- Junior receptionist
- African type hair junior
- Junior hairdresser