Hair and Beauty Units SCQF 5

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About...

 During this course you will gain further insight into the hair and beauty industry, learning a range of practical skills and hair and beauty techniques. The course will help prepare you for a real working environment and give you a strong foundation to progress onto an SVQ Level 2 in hairdressing or beauty therapy.  

You will study hairdressing practical skills such as shampooing & conditioning treatments, colouring, blow-drying, and designing a creative trend style. You will cover Beauty practical skills and makeup techniques, learn about working with customers & colleagues and look into career options within the industry.  

Please note, you must be 16 years of age to complete the practical element of colouring. 

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Level

SCQF 5

Delivery 

Face-to-Face | Friday

Location

Thurso campus

Attend timetables classes at college or your school for all learning and assessments.  

Duration

1 Year

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Course content...

Throughout the course, you will study:

  • Creativity
  • Salon Skills
  • Introduction to colouring
  • Working with customers & Colleagues
  • Career Options & Choices
  • Day Make-up & Basic corrective Makeup

Where you can go... 

Progress onto: 

  • SVQ Hairdressing or Beauty Therapy at SCQF 5
  • Another course SCQF Level 5 or 6 
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Entry requirements

You must have achieved National 4 Hair and Beauty and demonstrate a keen interest in Hair and Beauty.  You must also have a satisfactory school reference.