During this one-year course you will explore everything from blow drying, styling and cutting hair to colouring, dressing and treating the hair and scalp, in our commercial salon, The Lounge.
You will gain insight from haircare specialists and local industry professionals with an opportunity to gain a membership that is recognised by the industry.
The course will start in September and will take one year to complete.
This course will take place at our Town Centre Campus, Water Street, St Helens, WA10 1PP.
During this course, you will cover the following!
You will be assessed through a combination of practical assessments, examinations and an internal synoptic assessment.
You should have three GCSEs at grade 3 or above.
Achieving a good standard of English and maths is a key requirement for many jobs, as well as for courses you may wish to progress on to. If you achieve below a grade 4 in your English and maths GCSEs at school, you will study it alongside your course when you join us.
If you are a school leaver, aged 16-18, (under the age of 19 on or before 31st August 2024), you do not pay tuition fees or examination and registration fees and may be eligible for additional support depending on your financial situation. For more information, please visit our dedicated Financial Support page.
Once you have successfully completed this course, you may choose to develop your knowledge and skills further by completing the Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing (Technical).
You are also eligible to become a State Registered Hairdresser (SRH) with The Hairdressing Council. As a Junior Hairdresser/Stylist, you could progress directly into employment in a variety of contexts, which include:
As part of this programme, you are required to wear a uniform (tunic), which will be worn with black trousers or a skirt and a full black shoe. Our recommended uniform supplier is Florence Roby. There is also a kit required to complete your assessments which can be purchased from our recommended supplier, Dennis Williams. More information will be provided during the application process and you may be eligible for a bursary to cover these costs.
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