This course is primarily for 16 to 18 year olds with an interest in Hair, Beauty or Makeup. It will run for 11 weeks from January to Easter, and then again for a second group of students from Easter to the end of June: 3 days per week. If successful you will achieve the Level 1 VTCT Award – Introduction to Hair and Beauty.

Factsheet

Who is This Course For?

Those with an interest in hair and beauty who would like to work towards a qualification in this subject.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal qualifications however you will need to have a genuine interest in hair and beauty. This will be assessed during a college interview where you will be given the opportunity to ask questions about the course.

About the course

There will be a mixture of practical sessions and classroom based lessons, with units in:

• Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector
• Presenting a Professional Image in a Salon
• Basic Makeup Application
• Personal Effectiveness.

You will have a weekly tutorial and you will develop your skills in communications and numeracy through Skills Development classes.

Additional Opportunities

The college has extensive specialist facilities in hair and beauty, including commercial salons offering services to clients.

How will I be assessed?

Assessment is in different styles, such as assignments, a project and presentations. The emphasis is on practical work, although written work is required. In order to achieve the award you are required to pass all areas of the course.

Where next?

If you gain a merit or distinction on this Level 1 introductory course and have good attendance, we hope that in September 2010 you will progress to the full NVQ Level 1 course in Hair or Beauty.

How to apply?

We are no longer accepting online applications for courses starting in September 2010. A limited number of places may still be available on courses starting this September. Places will be offered on a first come first served basis. See our Enrolment Information page or call 020 8326 2020 to see if places are still available on the course you wish to study.