Course code: 3742
Course type: Full time
Duration: 1 year
Level: 3
Site: Station Plaza
Start date: September 2012

Hairdressers and stylists are always in demand – whether they’re freelance or working in a salon. Hairdressing NVQ level 3 will extend the range of skills you learned at NVQ2 and allow you to specialise in more technical services. Industry professionals will teach you advanced techniques, and as you create your portfolio you will develop your ability to advise clients, promote retail sales, communicate with colleagues, and plan and present promotional events. In the College’s dedicated Wella Centre of Excellence salons you will serve paying clients, develop enhanced customer service and teamwork skills and provide support for trainees. The course also requires you to visit a professional show, take part in competitions, engage in a salon work placement, and showcase your work at the College’s Hair & Beauty show.

What do I need?

GCSEs in Maths and English at grade C or above, a mixture of GCSE grades E to G or an NVQ2 in Hairdressing. Satisfactory completion of your existing studies. .

How will I be assessed?

You are continually assessed from the start gathering practical & oral evidence, and by working on case studies, projects that lead to end of unit exams.

What will I learn?

You will develop and advance the technical skills learnt at Level 2 to be able to specialise in advanced cutting, colouring, long hair & perming techniques if chosen.

What are my career opportunities?

Many students go straight into employment after successfully completing the NVQ level 3.

Further Study?

A lot of learners wish to go onto achieving there in salon assessing qualification (TAQA) to enable them to assess their own trainees in the salon.

Are there any extra costs?

Uniform (approx. £60) and kit (approx. £50) are required for this course. Plus £40 for trips & visits.