George Stephenson High School • <strong>Longbenton</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong> • Seaton Burn <strong>College</strong>VOCATIONAL AREAS AVAILABLE:Hairdressing- You will gain experience and knowledge in the following areas:- shampooing, conditioning, drying,hair, supporting stylists with chemicalprocesses, colouring, perming, cutting, communication skills, working as ateam and health and safety in the salon. All skills are dependent on the level ofqualification followed. Qualifications – Introduction to the Hair and BeautySector (Award, Certificate or Diploma), NVQ L2 Diploma in HairdressingBeauty Therapy - Therapy - You will gain experience and knowledge in thefollowing areas: - facials, waxing, eye lash and eyebrow treatments, manicure andpedicure, nail art, reception duties, health, safety and security in the salon.Qualifications – Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector (Award,Certificate or Diploma)Hospitality and Catering - Following an induction period you will be based in anexternal placement which will enable you to gain skills and knowledge in: - foodpreparation, customer care, working relationships, food storage and preparation,health and safety.Qualifications - Hospitality – Food Preparation and Cooking (Award,Certificate and Diploma)Painting and Decorating - After a short induction period you will be based witha local painting and decorating business and will have the opportunity to gainskills, knowledge and experience in the following areas:- use of tools, surfacepreparation, painting including undercoat, gloss and emulsion, wallpapering andother general painting and decorating skills.Qualifications – Introduction to Painting and Decorating (Award, Certificateand Diploma)Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repairs - at Northumbria Youth Action’spurpose built workshop you will gain experience in the servicing of vehicles, tyrefitting, exhaust systems, the use of equipment and health and safety.Qualifications – Vehicle Systems Maintenance (Award or Certificate)Bicycle Repairs, Maintenance and Salvage - at Northumbria Youth Action youwill gain experience in the maintenance and repair of bicycles i.e. brakingsystems, gear linkage systems, tyre/wheel changing and servicing.Qualifications - Vehicle Systems Maintenance (Award or Certificate)Retail/Warehousing/Customer Services - You will gain the necessary skills instock control, manual handling,dealing with customers, and health and safety.Your training will take place in a range of internal/external warehouse projectsand work placements.Qualifications –Certificate in Customer Services and a Certificate in RetailSkillsBusiness Administration - Whilst on a work placement you will develop skillsin the following areas: - handling data, word processing, filing, photocopying,handling post, reception duties and health and safety.Qualifications – Level 1 (Award or Certificate) in Business Administration58
George Stephenson High School • <strong>Longbenton</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong> • Seaton Burn <strong>College</strong>ALTBeautySpecialist Diploma Level 2 ITEC (VRQ)Students will study the underpinning theory of all beauty treatments includingthe anatomy of hair, skin & nails.The mandatory units are:• Facial Skincare• Origins, Principles & Theory of Massage• Eyelash & Eyebrow Treatments• Manicure & Pedicure Treatments• Make-Up• Hair Removal Using Waxing Techniques• Health & Safety Practice in The Salon• Reception Duties• Client Care & Communication in Beauty Related IndustriesProgressionAfter Level 2 completion students will be qualified to operate their own salon orhome visiting practice. They will be able to gain employment in beauty salons,health clubs, retail stores & cruise liners. Students may also progress to level 3ITEC or equivalent courses.ITEC qualifications are the best way to start your career in the beauty,complementary & sports industries and are recognised in over 38 countriesworldwide.ITEC maintains standards & quality around the world that ensure that employersknow that their employees are ready and able to deal with the demands ofworking in the industry.Students will also take 2 optional units, which will be decided during the course.All students must be prepared to give and receive treatments. There will also be asignificant amount of home study required.Assessment includes assignments, internal & external practical exams as well asmultiple choice question papers.UniformBlack salon tunic (ordered through Seaton Burn <strong>College</strong> ), black trousers, closedtoe black shoes. There will be starter kits available to order to allow students topractise at home.59