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