This course covers all aspects of European ladies’ hairdressing, learning practical skills in our professional salons enhanced by theoretical knowledge. You will learn how to shampoo and condition the hair and scalp, style hair using drying and setting techniques, cut, perm, neutralise and change hair colour using basic techniques and you will have L’Oreal training days in colouring and perming. You can take part in competitions and visit trade fairs. We recommend you have salon experience whilst studying.

This course is primarily aimed at 16-18 year olds.

Key course features

Qualification: NVQ Level 2 in Hairdressing

Level: Level 2

Mode: Full-time

Timetable: This is a full time programme of study of under 16 hours per week. You will receive your timetable when you enrol.

Start Date: September 2013

Fees:

Home fee for 2012-13 £1510 including tuition and exam fees. You will need to purchase hairdressing equipment. Students aged 19+ will pay college registration and materials fees.

The course may be free if you are:

• aged under 19
• aged 19+ and in receipt of an active benefit (eg JSA or ESA)
• aged 19+, unemployed and in receipt of a means-tested benefit (eg income support), and you are doing this course to improve your employment prospects
• aged 19+ and don't already have a Level 2 qualification.

Please see our Fees and Concessions page or call 020 8326 2015 for further details.

Who is this course for?

School leavers or young people with some experience in hairdressing who want to develop their career.

Entry requirements

Successful completion of NVQ Level 1 or Foundation Hairdressing with functional skills in English and maths. You must have had some work experience that involved dealing with the public, plus good written and oral communication skills. Acceptance for the course is by interview, which will be arranged on receipt of your application. If you need advice before you apply, please call 020 8326 2020 or email ciag@west-thames.ac.uk.

About the course

The teaching classes include:

• practical workshops and theory
• portfolio assignments
• special features – trips, exhibitions, competitions (internal and external)
• work placement/experience
• assessment feedback on your programme.

You will learn all aspects of European ladies' hairdressing, including units such as:

• Advise and consult with clients
• Shampoo and condition hair and scalp
• Style hair using drying and setting techniques
• Cut hair using basic techniques
• Perm and neutralise hair
• Change hair colour using basic techniques
• Give clients a positive impression
• Develop and maintain effective teamwork and relationships
• Support health, safety and security of the environment.

Additional opportunities

You may have opportunities to participate in L'Oreal training days and achieve certificates in colouring, visit the Salon Trade Fair, and take part in intercollege competitions. We encourage work experience.

How will I be assessed?

Assessment is continuous throughout the course. You will develop a portfolio of evidence which includes documentation of competence from observations; oral questioning, assignments and written tests. There are four areas of assessment:

• Practical: you carry out the skill
• Oral: you answer questions on your underpinning knowledge of the skill
• Written: a portfolio of evidence or a written test or an assignment, depending on the unit.
• Online tests.

Where next?

NVQ Level 3 Apprenticeship in Hairdressing (with more work experience), part-time hairdressing or beauty therapy courses and/or work as a junior stylist.

How to apply?

To apply, please click the "Apply Now" button and fill out the online application form. An advisor will be in touch regarding interview dates.