Hairdressing and Beauty Multi Skills (NQ) @ SCQF Level 6

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Introduction

This Multi Trade hairdressing and Beauty course will provide you with hands-on skills and theoretical knowledge of all aspects of hairdressing and Beauty. You will learn a wide range of hairdressing and Beauty skills and techniques, gaining practical experience along the way. This course will build on your existing basic hairdressing and beauty skills and help you develop more creative techniques suited to the current industry. All technical units on this course not only allow you to enhance your existing skills but you will also develop creativity and advanced techniques.

Course code

JSHBS

Location:

Stranraer

Duration

Full Time Attendance 2 or 3 days per week. 1 year (36 weeks), Please note this may be subject to change. Additional hours for work experience attendance in the evening may be required.

Entry Requirements

NQ/NC qualification at SCQF level 5 or SVQ level 2 in Ladies Hairdressing; OR Beauty at SCQF Level 5

Other equivalent qualifications or experience.
You must be 16 years of age by August 2022 to undertake this course.

Information and Interview Session Requirements

You'll be invited for a group and/or individual interview where you can find out more about the course and tell us why you're interested in this subject area.

Where COVID restrictions are in place we will invite you to either a video meeting or telephone conference call or make an offer based on your application form.

You may have to undertake a skills test to demonstrate you are at the appropriate level for this course.

Course Content

Hair Colouring and Lightening

Colour Correction

Combination Cutting

Creative Cutting and Styling

Style Dress and Finish Hair

Assessments

The course is a blend of both theory and practical subjects. Committed to helping you achieve your full potential, the teaching team employ a wide range of blended teaching methods to ensure that you are engaged at all levels of study and are supported in every aspect of your educational experience.

Assessments are ongoing and cover both theory and practical elements of the course. The course includes a variety of assessment methods including practical, closed book and portfolio building.

This is a full-time course with additional home study.

Progression

The National Certificate in Hairdressing at level 6 has been designed to articulate with:
HNC in Hairdressing (SCQF Level 7)
HNC Fashion Make-up (SCQF Level 7)
HND Make-up Artistry TV, Film and Theatre (SCQF Level 8)
HNC Beauty Therapy (SCQF Level 7)
HND Beauty Therapy (SCQF Level 8)

Career Prospects

This course will prepare you to work in the hairdressing industry as a senior trainee.

Additional funding information

You may be eligible for Bursary or EMA (Education Maintenance Allowance) funfing ofr this course. Please contact a member of the funding team for details.

Selling Points

This course gives opportunities to expand skills and knowledge within related and optional topics within your disciplines. The course will give you structure and flexibility. It is structured to enable you to develop generic transferrable skills and recognises existing skills and competency allowing you to take charge of your own learning and development to allow progression and achievement.