NVQ Hairdressing Level 3

September 2010 entry

Level 3
Chippenham or Salisbury or Trowbridge

If you are interested in …

Improving the appearance of others
Meeting and talking to people
Being active
Being creative
Communicating ideas
Developing your hairdressing skills to an advanced level

Or you think you might be good at …

Practical activities and using your hands
Being patient and considerate
Offering help and advice
Demonstrating confidence
Listening and communicating
Selling services and products
Working in a team

...then the Hairdressing NVQ Level 3 is the course for you.

Who is this course for

Those who wish to pursue a career in hairdressing at an advanced level or who want to manage a salon or become a lecturer in the future.

What does this course aim to do

Develop existing skills and offer new ideas and techniques with which to inspire and encourage artistic flaire.

Employment opportunities

Hairdressing stylist
Progression to further or higher education
Managing a salon
Working as a technician for a major company
Working for an airline or on a cruise liner

Educational Progression

Level 3 is the highest practical Hairdressing qualification you can achieve. You will be working in the industry when you complete the course and you will be expected to keep up to date by attending product demonstrations, training events and master classes. After a minimum of 5 years in the hairdressing industry you may wish to consider Assessor training and/or Teacher training as the next step educationally.

Student Profile

A previous student who successfully completed a very similar course said of it, “It has enabled me to work as a style director in a top salon.”

About this course

During the course you will learn a variety of techniques in all aspects of hairdressing. This will include creative styling, dressing long hair, creative cutting and colouring techniques. Work experience is an essential part of your course, which can be in a salon of your choice.

As part of your course you will be participate in and gain valuble assessments in our annual hairdressing competition, giving you the opportunity to showcase your artistic ability.

How will I be assessed?

In the 'Aspire' college Hair salon or in your work place if there is a qualified assessor.

Will I have to study at home?

At least 6-hours a week home study.

Are there any additional costs

You will need a uniform and a kit for this course; order forms will be sent out with the induction pack. In cases of financial hardship funds may be available to help with the cost of this.
Additional expenses may be incurred through competition work and educational activities.

Entry requirements

Hairdressing NVQ Level 2 or direct entry for mature candidates with relevant hairdressing experience.
Acceptance onto this course will also be subject to an interview followed by a written and practical task. Competition work and work experience is an essential course requirement.

Final Qualifications

City & Guilds
Level 3 Diploma in hairdressing NVQ

Units

Monitor procedures to safely control work operations
Promote additional services or products to clients
Provide hairdressing consultation services
Creatively cut hair using a combination of techniques
Colour hair using a variety of techniques
Creatively style and dress hair
Creatively dress long hair
Develop and enhance your creative hairdressing skills
Contribute to the planning and implemantation of promotional activities

Enrichment units

Qualifications in:
Working With Others level 3
Funtional English

Tutorial Services

As a full-time student at Wiltshire College, you will be allocated a personal tutor and will receive a one-to-one personal tutorial at least three times a year.

The purpose of the tutorial is to ensure that you are making the necessary progress towards the achievement of your main qualification aim and to address any academic or personal issues that you may wish to raise.

Visiting Wiltshire College

Please see our website for details of Information & Advice events : www.wiltshire.ac.uk/visit

How to apply

To request an application form, please phone our Information & Advice centre on 01225 756264 or email courses@wiltshire.ac.uk
or apply on line by going to our Full Time online application system http://www.wiltshire.ac.uk/ud/fulltime_apps/

Course Fees

Students aged 18 or under on the 31st of August 2010 will not be required to pay.

Students aged 19 or over on the 31st August 2010 will pay a reduced rate of £120 if you meet one of the criteria listed here.

All other applicants will be expected to pay the full course cost of £870

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