Hairdressing

Are you looking to qualify in hairdressing or are already a successful professional looking to develop your business further – look no further, we have the qualification for you here at Andover College. We will expose you to new experiences, fresh and emerging ideas and a number of industry experts. Our commercial salon, Elements, will give you further experience and prepare you even more for a successful career in the industry.

VTCT DIPLOMA • LEVEL 2 This course provides an insight into the theory and practical aspects of all hairdressing skills and related topics allowing progression into the workplace as a junior stylist. VTCT DIPLOMA • LEVEL 3 You will learn how to cut hair using a combination of techniques, creatively colour and lighten hair, style and dress hair, and offer hair colour correction services and mens basic cutting. HAIRDRESSING VTCT NVQ DIPLOMA • LEVEL 2 This course provides an insight into the theory and practical aspects of all hairdressing skills and related topics allowing progression into the workplace at a junior stylist level. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Grade 9–4 in GCSE English Language or Literature and Maths. WHAT NEXT Progression to Level 3 course or Apprenticeship. Employment as self‑employment.

HAIRDRESSING – LADIES HAIRDRESSING

a hairdresser, either in a salon or ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing. WHAT NEXT Employment within the Hairdressing industry working in a hair salon, mobile hairdressing

or even on a cruise ship. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Grade 9–4 in GCSE English Language or Literature and Maths. WHAT NEXT Progression to Level 3 course or Apprenticeship. Employment as a hairdresser, either in a salon or self‑employment.

PART-TIME COURSES We also offer part-time hairdressing courses, for adults. For more information, take a look in our part-time guide.

HAIR AND BEAUTY – INTRODUCTION TO THE HAIR AND BEAUTY SECTOR

CERTIFICATE • LEVEL 1 The Level 1 Certificate in an introduction to the Hair and Beauty sector is designed to introduce you to a range of practical skills from across the Hair and Beauty sector. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS GCSE Maths and English at grade 2. WHAT NEXT Progress to the Level 2 skills Hairdressing.

HAIR AND BEAUTY – HAIR AND BEAUTY SKILLS

VTCT DIPLOMA • LEVEL 2 This course is very creative and will give you a good foundation from which to start your exciting hairdressing career. You will be encouraged to try out new things, learn new techniques and work with clients to build your skills. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS GCSE English and Maths at grade 3 or above. WHAT NEXT On completion of the above qualification you will be able to progress to a Level 2 qualification in hairdressing or beauty therapy as part of an apprenticeship or a full-time course.

INDUSTRY WORK PLACEMENTS

All students studying a Level 2 Technical Diploma in Ladies Hairdressing will complete a work placement in a professional salon throughout the academic year. Two dedicated placement days will form a part of a student’s weekly timetable and there will be regular group tutorial sessions in order to complete time sheets and portfolios.

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Taught by industry experts Top facilities and equipment Excellent links with employers Proud Partnership with Schwartzkopf

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Elements Salons at Andover College, Charlton Road, Andover SP10 1EJ 0 1 2 6 4 3 6 0 1 3 5

At Andover College you’ll learn from industry experts in a working salon, giving you the opportunity to develop the skills and techniques needed to stand out in the hairdressing sector. Find out more about the Elements salon andover.ac.uk/elements