Sixth Form Options Booklet 2019-21

Hairdressing
Type of Qualification
L2/3 VRQ Diploma in Women’s Hairdressing
Entry Requirements
Whilst students do not need any prior experience of hairdressing,
students that opt for this course should be serious about pursuing
a career within hairdressing or related industries.
Course content
The hairdressing course will teach students work related skills
required to work as a junior stylist within the industry, these include:
shampooing and conditioning, cutting, colouring, styling and
dressing hair, and perming and neutralising. In order to work in
a safe and professional manner all hairdressing courses cover
health and safety in a salon, how to successfully perform salon
reception duties, client consultations and promoting and selling by professional recommendation.
How your work is assessed
A VRQ is a preparation for work qualification which assesses the skills and abilities required for the workplace, focussing
specifically on underpinning knowledge and understanding. Learners complete a series of practical tasks, written
assignments and online assessments that help them demonstrate their knowledge and understanding, preparing the
candidate for a career or further study within the industry. Each unit of work is assessed as a Pass, Merit or Distinction
basis which is determined by the practical assessment result. Assignment tasks/ Gola tests (multiple choice electronic
assessments) are pass or fail only.
Progression to Further Education, Higher Education (University), Apprenticeship or Employment
Studying hairdressing can lead to a range of exciting career opportunities. Successful individuals go on to work as stylists
or therapists, some progress to spa or salon management, and others become teachers and assessors. Society has
become so fashion conscious that many choose to work specifically in hairdressing, preparing supermodels for the
catwalk or magazine photo shoots, and actors for film, TV and Theatre. To access these careers there are a range of
further and higher education university courses available. University courses include: hair and make up for film and TV,
theatrical make-up and costume, make-up artistry & special make-up effects, salon business management, make up &
hair for theatre and media and beauty therapy and spa management to name only a few. Opportunities in this
industry truly are endless.
King Edward VII offers students a personalised blended curriculum specific to meet their individual needs, ability and
interests. Students can combine the above qualification with other A levels that complement their studies. To develop
the level of creativity that this industry requires, Art and Design subjects are particularly useful, as well as Science and
Business studies.
Extra Curricular Opportunities
Students are given the opportunity to attend Professional Hairdressing shows throughout the country, such as
Professional Hairdresser Live in Manchester. Here students are kept up to date with the latest hairdressing technological
developments including the latest cutting edge Hair Fashion trends.