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Student practising hairdressing techniques

Course Overview

This course offers a basic introduction to Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy. The course is ideal if you have not achieved the required GCSE passes for the Level 2 VRQ Diploma in Hairdressing or Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy.

What You Will Study

  • Prepare and Maintain Salon Treatment Work Areas
  • Contribute to the Development of Effective Working
  • Ensure Responsibility for Actions to Reduce Risks to Health and Safety
  • Shampoo and Condition Hair
  • Prepare for Hair Services and Maintain Work Areas
  • Assist with Facial Skin Care Treatments
  • Assist with Day Make-Up
  • Assist with Nail Services
  • Blow Dry Hair
  • Plait and Twist Hair Using Basic Techniques
  • Entry Requirements

    3 GCSEs at Grade 9-1.

  • Further Study

    Progression on to the Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing or Beauty Therapy from this programme is subject to successful completion of the Level 1 Diploma, evidence of progression in English and Maths, with a successful interview and reference.

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