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Key Details

  • Available at:
    Bangor (New Campus), Rhyl, Dolgellau
  • Study Mode:
    Full-time
  • Course Length:

    1 year

Course Description

Would you like to enhance your knowledge and technical skills?

This practical programme builds on your existing understanding and teaches you how to become a stylist. You will study all parts of hairstyling, including cutting, perming, colouring, blow-drying and setting hair of various types and lengths.

You will also develop skills in client consultation, reception work, hair/scalp treatments and health and safety. The programme is suitable for students progressing from a Level 1 Hairdressing programme, and will continue to prepare you for a career in the hair and beauty sector.

Entry Criteria

In order to qualify for this course, you will need at least one of the following:

  • A relevant Level 1 qualification at Pass, and a Grade D/E in English or Welsh 1st Language and Maths, or Entry 3 / Level 1 ESQ in Numeracy and Communication
  • Relevant industry experience

You will also require an attendance level of 86% in your previous year of study.

As part of the application process, you will be asked to attend an interview to give you the opportunity to discuss the course.

Delivery

The programme will be delivered through a blend of the following:

  • Practical Delivery
  • Theory Sessions
  • Workshops
  • Commercial Salon Training
  • Realistic Work Environment

You will also undertake work experience as part of the programme.

You will study a variety of subject-specific modules, in addition to Literacy and Numeracy skills.

You will also study additional relevant qualifications, which may include the Welsh Baccalaureate.

Assessment

The programme is assessed through a blend of the following:

  • Observation and exams
  • Online assessments

Progression

The programme gives you a qualification and a valuable set of skills, helping you to progress into employment and education. You could proceed onto a number of programmes at Grŵp Llandrillo Menai, including:

  • Barbering Level 2
  • Hairdressing Level 3
  • Beauty Therapy Level 2
  • Foundation Apprenticeship Level 2 in Barbering
  • Foundation Apprenticeship Level 2 in Hairdressing

Other details

Course type: Adult Learners, Courses for School Leavers

Level: 2

Programme Area:

  • Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy

Bilingual:

This programme is available bilingually at the following campus(es):

  • Bangor
  • Dolgellau

Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy

Learn more about this area and see our course level guide:

Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy

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