Who is this course for?
Are you interested in working with people to provide a full range of hairdressing services that help to make them look good?
In Level 2, you will develop your skills in areas such as: shampoo and condition, client analysis and communication, styling and finishing hair, colouring and cutting.
In Level 3, the skills you will develop are: advanced colouring, creative cutting and styling, creative colour, and barbering,
You will also develop your business and retail skills.
What are the entry requirements for the course?
You will need a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 3 (grade D) or higher.
One of these must be in either Maths or English Language.
How long is this course?
Both Level 2 and Level 3 are one-year courses.
Level 2 must be completed first in order to progress to Level 3.
The courses start in September and end in June. Running of the course is minimum number dependent.
What will I study on this course?
Level 2
- Advise & consult with clients
- Develop & maintain your effectiveness at work
- Shampoo, condition & treat both hair & scalp
- Style & finish hair
- Set & dress hair
- Cut hair using basic techniques
- Colour & lighten hair
- Plait & twist hair
- Cut men’s hair using basic techniques
- Fulfil salon reception duties
Level 3
- Provide client consultation services
- Creatively style & dress hair
- Creatively cut hair using a combination of techniques
- Creatively colour & lighten hair
- Hair colour correction services
- Cut men’s hair using basic techniques
What Qualification will I gain?
- VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing
- VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing
Will I go out on work experience?
Courses at Highlands are about preparing you for the world of work. As part of your course, you will learn how to go about presenting yourself to an employer to stand the best chance of getting the job you are looking for.
On this course, you will spend one day a week in a work placement.
What does this course lead on to?
Salon Manager, Senior Stylist, Colour Specialist, Award in Educating & Training, and the TAQA Assessor Qualification.
Progression from Level 2 to Level 3 is supported and encouraged.
How much will it cost?
There are no fees for this course.
How can I find out more?
For further information, please contact the Highlands College Admissions team on 608582 or email fulltimeapplications@highlands.ac.uk.
Additional Information
All 6th form courses are subject to minimum enrolment numbers. Where a course does not meet the required number, it will be reluctantly cancelled for that academic year. Applicants affected will be contacted and offered a transfer to another course if a suitable one is available.
Anyone who has been out of education for longer than 6 months will be invited for interview. Following interview, the application will be referred to a review panel.
International students should contact Jersey immigration on immigration@gov.je before making an application.