Level 3 Hairdressing

School of Hair & Beauty

Level 3

Hairdressing

Course Handbook

CONTENTS

WELCOME

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FEES

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COURSE CONTENT / LENGTH OF COURSE

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DELIVERY

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ASSESSMENT

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WRITTEN ASSESSMENT

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PRACTICAL ASSESSMENTS

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TUTORIAL ACTION PLANNING

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PORTFOLIO BUILDING

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CERTIFICATION

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PROGRESSION

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HOW DO I ASK FOR EXTRA HELP?

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APPEALS PROCEDURE

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TERM DATES

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WELCOME TO THE HAIRDRESSING SECTION AT BARNET COLLEGE The Course Name:

Course Code: Curriculum Manager: The Personal Tutor:

Assessors i. ii. iii. iv. v.

College Contact Tel. No.

020 8266 4088

Tutor’s Direct Line

020 8266 _______

Delivery:

Learning will take place in a theoretical and salon simulated Environment

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FEES FOR 2011/2012 Fees: There are registration and examination/certification fees payable: Tuition Fees:

College Registration Fees: 2011/2012

There are no tuition fees for under 19’s and some of those on benefits.

Tuition fees of £1655 are payable for over 19’s and those not eligible for fee remission.

Tuition fees for International Students: To be referred

£50 for students over 19 who are not in receipt of benefits £00 for students under 19 and for those in receipt of benefits

Registration for City & Guilds Level 3 £120 Registration fee with City & Guilds

(Approximate fees estimated cost) Text Book Exhibitions and visits

£25 £50

All costs are approximate

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COURSE CONTENT Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing A minimum of 58 credits is required to achieve the Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing, all mandatory units must be achieved which is 21 credits and a minimum of 37 credits from the optional units. (Credits are shown in brackets)

Mandatory Units (all must be completed) Unit G22 Monitor procedures to safely control work operations (4) G18 Promote additional services or products to clients (6) G21 Provide hairdressing consultation services (3) GH16 Creatively cut hair using a combination of techniques (8) A minimum of 37 credits are required, only 1 optional unit may be chosen from optional group 2. All optional units may be chosen from optional group 1.

Optional Group 1 GH17 Colour hair using a variety of techniques (12) GH18 Provide colour correction services (13) GH19 Creatively style and dress hair (4) GH20 Creatively dress long hair (5) GH21 Develop and enhance your creative hairdressing skills (5) GH22 Create a variety of permed effects (8) GH23 Provide creative hair extension services (8) The following two units must be taken together: GH24 Provide specialist consultation services for hair and scalp conditions (5) GH25 Provide specialist hair and scalp treatments (7)

Optional Group 2 G11 Contribute to the financial effectiveness of the business (4) G19 Support client service improvements (5) H32 Contribute to the planning and implementation of promotional activities (5)

LENGTH OF COURSE This qualification can be achieved in one academic year as a full time student or as a part time qualification one day a week over a 2 year period. However, a 100% attendance is expected in order to achieve this qualification. You are also required to be working in the hairdressing industry while studying this course.

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DELIVERY OF LEVEL 3 PROGRAMMES You will learn in a variety of ways: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Group work Learning Packages Workshops Computers Practical/Theory Sessions Work Experience Self Supported Study Language/Learning Support (as required)

ASSESSMENTS You will be assessed for both practical and theory work throughout the course. Your assessments will be marked as competent or non-competent. Competent meaning that you have met all the criteria for that assessment. Non-competent will mean that at this time you have not managed to meet all the requirements that were being asked for the assessment, and you will be required to repeat the assessment or do a new assessment.

WRITTEN ASSESSMENTS For competency to be achieved for a written assessment you will need to: 1.

Achieve 100% pass on E3/E4 test papers (E4 tests requires a 70% pass, then 100% through oral /written questions).

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Should you result be less than 70%, you will be required to re-sit the test paper.

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PRACTICAL ASSESSMENTS For competency to be achieved for a practical assessment you will need to: 1.

Complete the assessment on a fee-paying client.

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Observe the dress code and salon rules.

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Follow health and hygiene regulations in the salon.

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Obtain competence in all the relevant Ranges and Performance criteria for the unit you are being assessed on.

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Complete and obtain all necessary signatures on the relevant paperwork on the day the assessment is carried out.

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After you have completed all practical assessments you still be required to carry out practical treatments on clients as a part of the course. You cannot refuse to do a treatment on a client. If you refuse to do a treatment it may result in you not achieving the relevant unit qualification.

TUTORIAL AND ACTION PLANNING Your tutor is the member of staff who keeps track of your progress on the course.

She/he keeps in touch with all the other lecturers that teach you and gets regular reports from them on your progress. You will be given allocated time to complete your Individual Learning Plans together.

It is important to keep your personal tutor informed about anything that might interfere with your work and attendance at college. For example, if you are ill or are having problems at home, let your personal tutor know.

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PORTFOLIO BUILDING Your portfolio will include evidence of both your practical and theory work that you have completed throughout the year.

You may include other evidence to back up your work such as photographs.       

You will be responsible for the safe keeping of your portfolio and its contents.

You will be asked at different intervals throughout the year to submit your portfolio.

At the end of your course you will have to submit your completed portfolio.

You must ensure that the portfolio is in the correct order as requested by your assessors.

If this is not the case your portfolio will be returned to you to be put in order.

At the end of your course will have to submit your completed portfolio You will receive a letter as to when you can collect your portfolio When you have collected your portfolio you must NOT change or pull apart your folder as it must be kept in the same condition for three years after receiving your certificate. This is in case the awarding body recalls any folders from the last three years.

CERTIFICATION You will be registered with City & Guilds within three months of joining of the course and you will be required to pay a registration fee. (See section fees on page 3). You will then be awarded a certificate for the units you have successfully achieved. You must successfully complete a minimum of 58 credits all together including all the mandatory units (21 credits).

PROGRESSION There are good job opportunities including working in a wide range of salons catering for European and Afro/Caribbean hairdressing. Alternatively, you may want to work abroad, there are opportunities in theatre, television, teaching and on cruise liners.

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HOW DO I ASK FOR EXTRA HELP? All students will complete induction assessments which will determine whether or not you require language support during your course at College. We will also identify if a student will benefit from learning support and this will be provided where possible.

LANGUAGE SUPPORT

What is language support?

Language support is the extra help with English that you may need to pass your course. For many students, it is the difference between passing and failing, or between passing well and only just passing! For some students this is essential.

Who is language support for?

It’s for any bilingual student who wants it or needs it! Even if you have been using English and another language for a long time.

Who provides language support?

All your tutors will be happy to correct your work and show you the best way to present work. But there are lecturers – called language support tutors, or language support tutors – whose special job it is to help you. They are qualified and experienced in giving this help. We hope you’ll quickly get to know these tutors and to take advantage of the help they can give you.

Suppose I want more language support than my tutors can provide on my course?

Books and materials are available in the LRC if you would like to develop your general language skills. There are graded readers and books with cassettes.

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APPEALS PROCEDURE WITH CITY AND GUILDS The Hairdressing and Beauty Industry Authority (HABIA) and City and Guilds (C&G), the joint awarding bodies for NVQs in Hairdressing require centres to operate an appeals procedure which candidates can use in the event that they wish to challenge an assessment decision.

Candidates can appeal against an assessment decision if they consider the assessment has not been carried out properly. Candidates can complain firstly to the centre and if still dissatisfied directly to the awarding body. The awarding body will investigate a complaint and if it is considered justified, will make arrangements that redress or rectify the situation.

The candidate should notify the Internal Verifier, in writing within twenty working days of the candidate being informed of the assessment decision. The Internal Verifier, candidate and assessor attempt to find a solution to the appeal either through another assessment or reconsideration of evidence. The Internal Verifier will then set a date for the appeal to be considered by a panel within twenty working days of the appeal being lodged. The panel will be small and independent and comprising of no one involved in the original assessment.

If a candidate considers that the centre has not conducted an appeal in the agreed way, she/he can complain first to the centre and, if dissatisfied with the response, to the awarding body. HABIA/C&G’s will investigate the complaint and take appropriate action.

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TERM DATES 2011 - 2012

AUTUMN TERM 12th SEPTEMBER 2011 – 16th DECEMBER 2011 Half term week 24th October – 28th October 2011

SPRING TERM 3rd JANUARY 2012 – 30th MARCH 2012 Half term 13th February – 17th February 2012

SUMMER TERM 16th APRIL 2012 – 29TH June 2012 Bank Holidays: Monday, 7th May 2012 Monday, 4th June 2012 Half term 4th June – 8th June 2012

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