Course Options
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Overview
This hairdressing course is ideal for anyone with a desire to become a trainee hairdresser and will develop essential skills and attitudes needed to work in the Hairdressing Industry. Attendance at college will be 3 days per week to gain a selection of hairdressing SQA units and a mandatory salon placement, 2 days per week, to develop the skills required to work competently as a hairdressing assistant withn a commercial salon.
Minimum entry requirements
To be eligible for this course, you must be:
- aged 16 or 17 - not in education, employment, or training.
- aged 18 and over - in receipt of benefits, unemployed for a period of 13 weeks or more and not part of the DWP Work Programme (if unemployed for less than 13 weeks you may still qualify under early entry. Please contact your local Job Centre for further information).
OR
- aged 18 and over - not in receipt of benefits, not in education and work no more than 16 hours per week.
Please note: if you are in receipt of benefits, you should apply through your local job centre.
Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum SQA ESOL National 5 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses and ESOL Higher or equivalent for HNC/D courses.
Additional selection requirements
- We are looking for motivated individuals who take pride in their appearance.
- Participants should display a friendly, approachable and polite manner.
What you study
- Hairdressing Practical Skills - Cosmetology.
- Personal Presentation.
- Working in the Salon.
After the course
Continuing Study
- Modern Apprenticeship in Hairdressing.