Advanced Apprenticeship in Hairdressing

Course Description
Entry Requirements
Progression & Assessment
Duration & Location
Fees
Further Information

Course Description

Course Description:

This is a work based course providing you with a qualification which will compliment the skills, knowledge and understanding already gained at Level 2. This qualification will equip learners with the necessary knowledge and understanding to perform a more advanced level of cutting and colouring practical skills.

The course will cover:

Promote services or products to customers
Safely control work operations
Provide hairdressing consultation service
Creatively cut hair using a combination of techniques
Colour hair using a variety of techniques
Provide colour correction services
Develop and enhance your creative hairdressing skills
Contribute to the planning and implementation of promotional activities
Support customer service improvements

As part of your apprenticeship you will be required to complete the following:

NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing
Key Skills at Level 2 in Communications
Key Skills at Level 2 in Application of Number
Award in Employment and Personal Learning at Work
Personal Learning and Thinking Skills

All students must comply with Lincoln College Salon regulations regarding the wearing of appropriate dress in the hair and Beauty Salons. The dress code for hair students is the relevant tunic, black trousers and black shoes.

Level:

Course Type:

Full Time

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements:

Students must be over 16. You will require NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing, Functional /Key Skills in English and Maths at the appropriate level and a satisfactory reference. All applicants will attend an interview.

As part of your interview you will need to provide a hand written personal statement (one side of A4 paper) explaining why you want to do this course. This should include information about yourself, what you hope to achieve, your plans for the future.

Progression & Assessment

Assessment and Progression:

Much of the study is done on the job and you will be assessed on a regular basis in your place of work. Underpinning knowledge for theory and practical will be given once a week in the College salon. Practical assessments, on line tests and oral questions form part of the portfolio of work.

On successful completion of the advanced apprenticeship, students can progress to working on Cruise Liners, in Salon Management or as a trainer. You could also progress to further study on the Foundation Degree in Hairdressing and Salon Management.