Course overview
Getting the best possible training will always put you a cut above the rest when it comes to finding a job, whatever your chosen profession.
If you have a creative flair, style and genuine desire to help people look their best then you might want to consider a career in hairdressing.
Once you have the skills, along with the passion and drive to succeed, then the sky is the limit for where this exciting industry can take you, whether that be working in a small salon or jetting off to glamorous locations to be a stylist to the stars.
At Redcar & Cleveland College, we can teach you the skills you need to launch your hairdressing career. Our salons are open to the public, giving you a hands-on experience as you develop your creative and practical skills.
Please note this course is for students who have already achieved a level 2 qualification in a hairdressing or related course.
This is a course for those who wish to progress from Level 2 and develop their Hairdressing skills to an advanced Level 3 standard. It is for students who are already working in the industry and wish to further their career into salon management, teaching and/or training within the Hairdressing industry.
You will learn setting and dressing services, colour corrections and a range of hair colouring services and cutting techniques. Practical sessions will take place within the College’s industry standard hair salon Mosaic, where you will complete a range of services on fully paying customers.
Course information
You will be assessed through the quality of a service portfolio, graded practial assessments, exams and an externally graded assessment (graded synoptic assessment).
After you have completed this course you can enter employment as a hair stylist either in a salon or mobile.
Four GCSEs grade 4 or above includingEnglish and maths and a level 2 qualification in a related course.
MATHS AND ENGLISH:
Full-time 16-18 year olds who do not
have a grade 4/C or above in maths and/
or English, will attend weekly sessions
with specialist tutors to work towards the
relevant qualification(s). This is really useful
to support you on your main course and is
really valued by employers.
You will be required to wear a uniform for all practical lessons and a kit is essential to aid successful completion of this course. These costs will be discussed at interview.
This course offers a wide range of practical and theory sessions which are delivered in our specialist salons and classrooms.
In addition to this you will also take part in theoretical sessions, work placement, enrichment and tutorials.