Hairdressing and Barbering Level 1 | WS Training

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Hairdressing and Barbering Level 1

Course Overview

This course will cover practical tasks include shampooing, conditioning, perming and knowledge tasks including the study of chemical reactions, technical and health and safety issues.

Qualification Aims:

C&G NVQ in Level 1 Hairdressing.

Qualification Pathway

A detailed breakdown of the qualification pathway can be found here:

Hairdressing and Barbering Level 1

Assessments and Examinations

This course will cover practical tasks include shampooing, conditioning, perming and knowledge tests. GOLA Online tests, practical assessments and written assignments. Practical assessments are carried out in a realistic work environment on fee paying clients. A portfolio of evidence is compiled throughout the course and submitted for final verification.

Cost and equipment needed

Uniform – Black t-shirt & black skirt/trousers & no open toed shoes. Limited equipment is supplied by the Academy.
Text Book – to be supplied by the Academy
External visits by prior agreement with school head of year and training academy manager.

Entry Requirements

Course cost and start dates; requests must be made via a school head of year or connexions worker.
You will need to demonstrate an interest in hairdressing and that you have the potential to be a successful hairdresser. You will probably be following a GCSE program at school.
You will need to show that you can behave in a safe, sensible and customer-friendly way whilst you work in the salon.

Qualification

NVQ Level 1 Hairdressing. Equivalent to 4 GCSE’s at grades D-G.
Could lead to NVQ Level 2 Hairdressing or employment within the hairdressing industry. To be confirmed by the Hairdressing Academy Training Manager.