Hair & Beauty - Yeovil College

VRQ Diploma (Level 2)
Women’s Hairdressing
NVQ Diploma (Level 2)
Hairdressing
This course will help you develop a practical
understanding of the underlying principles and
skills required for the Hairdressing industry. It has
been designed using the National Occupational
Standards in Hairdressing to give you the work
skills you will need and provide a platform for
you to prepare for employment in the industry or
further training. This course is available at both
Yeovil College and the North Dorset Technical
College, Shaftesbury.
Entry Requirements
You must have a proven interest in the Hairdressing industry
and successfully complete an interview and trade test to join
this course. Although the course is suitable for those who have
completed Salon Services or Hair & Beauty Study courses, no
prior experience of Hairdressing is required.
Course Expenses
Kit (includes everything you will need to complete the course)
- £210. Uniform - £90. Students are required to be in uniform
and have their full kit for all sessions.
Work Experience
You will complete a two week placement at a local salon.
Trips/Residentials
Trips to hair shows and trade fairs may be arranged. You will
also be encouraged to take part in the National Hairdressers
Federation competition at local and regional level.
Career Prospects/Progression
On the successful completion of this course, you are
encouraged to progress on to the one year, NVQ Diploma
(Level 2) in Hairdressing. This will allow you to consolidate your
practical skills and ensure your readiness for employment.
This course will prepare you for employment
in the Hair industry. It covers every aspect of
working in a professional salon as a stylist.
During this course, you will be based in one
of our well-equipped and highly professional
Hair salons at either Yeovil College or the North
Dorset Technical College. The course covers
topics including Health & Safety, Advising &
Consulting Clients, Cutting Hair Using Basic
Techniques, Shampooing, Conditioning & Hair
Colouring. The course consists of about 60%
practical training and assessment and 40%
theory, including tutorials.
Entry Requirements
You need to have successfully completed the VRQ Diploma
(Level 2) in Hairdressing or a Young Apprenticeship in
Hairdressing to join this course. You also need a good standard
of written work, Science-based, English and Maths qualifications
and a good working knowledge of IT/Word processing.
Personal qualities are important such as good self-organisation.
Course Expenses
Kit (includes everything you will need to complete the course)
- £210. Uniform - £90. Students are required to be in uniform
and have their full kit for all sessions.
Work Experience
You will complete a two-week block placement as part of
your course.
Trips/Residentials
You will have the opportunity to go on trips. Destinations vary
each year, but previous trips have included visits to trade shows,
hair shows and external workshops.
For more information on
Hair & Beauty
01935 423921
Career Prospects/Progression
If you successfully complete this qualification, you can progress
to either the full-time NVQ Diploma (Level 3) in Hairdressing or an
Advanced Apprenticeship (Level 3). Alternatively, you can seek
employment and benefit from Yeovil College’s close links with
employers in the local area.
48 For further information, please contact the College on 01935 423921 or visit www.yeovil.ac.uk. All information correct at time of print.