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Key Details

  • Available at:
    Rhos-on-Sea
  • Study Mode:
    Full-time
  • Course Length:

    Full-time: 1 year

Please note: We recommend that you have access to a laptop or Chromebook to enable coursework to be completed digitally at home. There is a dedicated IT Digital Inclusion fund to support those learners who do not have a digital device and are unable to purchase one.

Course Description

Are you hoping to start a career in hairdressing? Would you like to gain a range of professional skills in this sector?

This programme gives you an introduction into the knowledge and skills needed for a traditional Junior role, enabling you to assist a stylist in the daily running of a salon or similar workplace. It can also act as a stepping stone to your Level 2 studies.

The programme covers shampooing, drying, health and safety, reception work and other essential topics.

Entry Criteria

In order to qualify for this course, you will need at least one of the following:

  • 2 GCSEs at grade D or above
  • You will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to study by achieving your GCSE target grades and completing year 11 with good attendance.
  • Successful completion of a Traineeship, Pre-vocational, Pathways or School Link Programme
  • Relevant industry experience

Applicants already studying at the college will need an attendance of 86% on their current course.

As part of the application process, you will be asked to attend an interview to give you the opportunity to discuss the course.

Delivery

  • Practical workshops and theory sessions
  • Online exams
  • Online portfolio
  • Theory sessions
  • Practical sessions in a realistic working environment
  • Classroom
  • Remote learning

Your programme will include a combination of:

  • Essential Skills qualifications and/or
  • GCSE resits
Essential Skills

This may include a combination of Application of Number, Communication, Digital Literacy and Essential Employability Skills

GCSE resits

This may include GCSE Numeracy/Maths and/or Welsh/English Language.

Maths & Welsh/English

If you don't achieve a C or above in Maths and/ or English/Welsh, we will support you to retake these subjects as part of your study programme.

Assessment

You will be assessed on work you undertake on clients in the salon during an evening class through observation.

Progression

  • Hairdressing Level 2
  • Barbering Level 2
  • Foundation Apprenticeship Level 2 in Barbering
  • Foundation Apprenticeship Level 2 in Hairdressing

Other details

Course type: Full-time (Further Education)

Level: 1

Programme Area:

  • Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy

The course is available bilingually at the following campuses/locations :

  • Rhos-on-Sea

Bilingual:

Rhos-on-Sea

Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy

Learn more about this area and see our course level guide:

Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy

Student doing beauty work