Diploma in Women's Hairdressing - G115

• Relevant level 1 qualification in Hairdressing.
• You need to have a genuine interest in Hairdressing as a long term career.
• An ability to communicate one to one e.g. to a tutor or client and in a group as part of a discussion.
• You need the skills for fine work such as applying colours, cutting and styling hair.
• Satisfactory interview and assessment.

If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144.

You will need to wear a uniform, which consists of black tailored trousers (no leggings or jeans) and a black branded T-shirt. The T Shirt with white hairdressing branding on the back is £6.50. You must wear all black closed in shoes. You will also be required to buy a kit so you can practice your skills at home as the kit contains all you will need including PPE Apron at a cost of £195.29 which will be delivered to your home address delivery included. This will be discussed at interview. Equipment may already be purchased whilst studying L1.

Assessments continue throughout the course. Practical assessment tests are carried out and written assignments are completed. In addition there are VTCT Tests.

An early application is recommended for this course. You can attend either in the day or evening.

• During your interview you will take a skills test to allow us to assess your dexterity. All applicants will need to provide a reference .
• Technical language will be taught on the course. You will need to produce written assignments.
• Maths skills are required as you will need to be able to measure colouring products and time treatments.
• You will be expected to work under pressure and to stand for periods of time.

Are you aged 16-18?
Study programmes are full-time courses for 16-18 year olds which include:

• A qualification such as BTEC Extended Diploma
• Meaningful work experience or preparation for work
• English and maths, if you don't already have GCSE grade A* - C (grade 4 or above) in English and maths
• Non-study activities such as tutorials, voluntary work, fund-raising/charity work, sport or trips

• Employment prospects include working as a stylist in hairdressing salons in the UK and abroad, on cruise liners, in theatre, films and television.
• Further Education opportunities include progression onto Level 3 in women's Hairdressing.