City & Guilds Level 1 NVQ Certificate in Hairdressing and Barbering

This study programme is ideal if you are new to the industry and have little or no experience of hairdressing and barbering. You will learn skills and techniques in blow drying hair, shampooing and conditioning hair, assisting with perming/ colouring/ lightening services and more.

Units Include:

• Prepare for hair services and maintain work areas
• Contribute to the development of effective working relationships
• Blow dry hair
• Shampoo and condition hair
• Assist with relaxing services
• Assist with salon reception duties
• Assist with hair colouring and lightening services
• Plait and twist hair using basic techniques
• Assist with perming services Remove hair extensions
• Assist with shaving service

You will experience collaborative learning in a dynamic classroom environment led by expert tutors along with hands-on training in our modern, fully functioning hair salon at our Mattishall site. You will be assigned your own chair stations which will be equipped with all the necessary hairdressing tools. Your learning will be recorded on an easy-to-use e-portfolio platform.

The Course Will Also Offer:

• Functional Skills Maths (if required)
• Functional Skills English (if required)

1 Year duration

You must be between the ages of 16-19. There are no formal academic entry requirements; however, an initial selection interview is mandatory.

Costs:

If you are 16-19 there are no course fees payable, however you may have some costs associated with uniform, equipment etc.

There are opportunities to continue your studies in further education such as an Apprenticeship or to gain full-time or part-time employment.