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58FOUNDATION LEARNING / Hairdressingfull time prospectus 2013/14Hairdressingfull time prospectus 2013/1459people a chance to up skill and gain confidencebefore proceeding on their chosen path.The course is designed to allow students to try avariety of vocational options whilst improving theirFunctional Skills. Students are supported throughIndividual and group tutorials.Vocational areas may include: Art and Design,Catering, Childcare, Elements of Construction,Horticulture, Office Skills, Motor Vehicle Maintenanceand Retail.ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONStudents will have regular meetings with theirpersonal tutor to ensure that they are progressingwith the programme.NEXT STEPStudents may progress onto other college courses atthe appropriate level, or onto an apprenticeship oremployment.providerof the yearleading the learner voiceL S I S2011LEVEL 1 DIPLOMA IN HAIRDRESSINGBASED AT: NORTH ROAD, POOLE &LANSDOWNE, BOURNEMOUTHCOURSE LEVEL: LEVEL 1ENTRY REQUIREMENTSYou should have 2 GCSE passes or successfulcompletion of a Foundation Learning programmeat Entry Level 3. You should be able to demonstratea genuine interest in this vocational area. You willbe invited to attend an interview at which you willundertake a practical task.THE COURSEThis course suits students who are looking to enterthis popular vocational area and learn the basicsof hairdressing. You should have good hand andeye co-ordination and be aware and interested inthe changing fashions in hairdressing. Ideally youshould be friendly, get on with all kinds of peopleand be able to communicate with clients. Above allyou should be enthusiastic, willing to learn and wellpresented.This course will prepare you for the Hairdressingindustry. As part of your timetable you will spend oneevening a week working in a College salon alongsideLevel 3 hairdressing students. Subjects studiedinclude:• Following Health and Safety in the salon• Introduction to the Hair and Beauty sector• Working with others• Presenting a professional image in the salon• Shampoo and conditioning• Colour hair using temporary colour• Styling women’s hair• The art of dressing hair• Creating a hair and beauty image• Salon reception duties• Create and maintain retail displays in the salon• Hair plaiting• Promote products and services to clients in thesalonYou will also study Functional Skills in English andmathematics.ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONYou will need to have access to a camera (disposableif necessary) to produce evidence of your work foryour portfolio.NEXT STEPYou can progress to a VRQ2 in Ladies Hairdressing, orto employment or work-based training.LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA IN LADIESHAIRDRESSINGBASED AT: NORTH ROAD, POOLE &LANSDOWNE, BOURNEMOUTHCOURSE LEVEL: LEVEL 2ENTRY REQUIREMENTSA minimum of 3 GCSEs at grades A* - D or Level1 Hairdressing qualification or at least one year’sexperience full time in a salon. At your interview youwill be asked to undertake a practical assessment.THE COURSEThis course is designed to provide you with a goodknowledge of hairdressing and enable you to develop asound awareness of the industry. Level 2 is the minimumrequired by the industry to work as a junior stylist.This programme places a strong emphasis ontechnical skills. You will study the following modules:• Colouring• Customer consultation and reception• Cutting, setting and blow-drying• Dressing long hair• Health, Safety and hygiene• Permanent waving and neutralising• Shampooing and conditioning• Team working• Underpinning knowledgeAs part of your timetable you will be required towork one evening a week in one of The College’shairdressing salons. You will study Functional Skills inEnglish and mathematics.The course is designed to provide you with a goodworking knowledge of hairdressing. It will enable youto develop a sound awareness of the industry. Afterthe first term you will spend one day a week duringterm time in a salon on work experience.ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONYou will need to have access to a camera (disposableif necessary) to show evidence of your work for yourportfolio.www.thecollege.co.ukThe College helpline 01202 205 205