NVQ2 Hairdressing

School of Hair & Beauty

Apprentices

NVQ2 Hairdressing

Course Handbook

CONTENTS

WELCOME

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FEES

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COURSE CONTENT

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LENGTH OF COURSE

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DELIVERY OF LEVEL 2 PROGRAMME

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ASSESSMENT

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WRITTEN ASSESSMENT

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PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT

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TUTORIAL AND ACTION PLANNING

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PORTFOILIO BUILDING

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CERTIFICATION

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PROGRESSION

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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.

College Contact. No.

Delivery:

020 8266 4088

Learning will take place in a theoretical and salon simulated Environment

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FEES FOR 2011 / 2012 Fees: The fees can be found in the Part time Prospectus Hairdressing Kit Text Book Uniform

£150 £25 Any smart black clothes

All costs are approximate

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COURSE CONTENT The Apprenticeship comprises of City & Guilds NVQ Level 2 Hairdressing Diploma and a Level 1 Qualification in Maths and English plus a qualification in Employer Rights and Responsibilities.

The aim of the course is to cover the following Hairdressing units:LEVEL 2 Ten units must be completed for the full NVQ. This includes Mandatory and Optional units.

G20 Make sure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety G17 Give clients a positive impression of yourself and your organisation G7 Advise and consult with clients GH12 Cut hair using basic techniques GH8 Shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp GH10 Style and finish hair GH11 Set and dress hair GH9 Change hair colour G4 Fulfil salon reception duties G8 Develop and maintain your effectiveness at work

LENGTH OF COURSE

The course is a 15 month course but students have the opportunity to complete earlier. The course will go at a fast pace and requires a 100% attendance in order to complete within the time framework. The course will require you to practice in your workplace and an assessor will visit you in your workplace so that you can also gain assessments within your salon.

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DELIVERY OF THE LEVEL 2 PROGRAMME You will learn in a variety of ways: 1 2 3 4

Group work Learning Packages Practical/Theory Sessions Self Supported Study

ASSESSMENT This programme is assessed by a range of methods which may include projects, assignments and course work. There will also be external written tests for some units. You will have a portfolio of evidence to keep your work in. Attempts at these assessments are made when you or your tutor feel that there is a good chance of proving competence. 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.

You will have a ‘Candidate Log Book’ that will record all successful assessments.

When all units are achieved you can claim the full certificate.

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

Achieve 100% pass on E3/E4 test papers. To pass an E4 test paper you need to achieve 70%.If you achieve 70%, you will be required to achieve 100% through oral /written questions.

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Should your result be less than 70% on an E4 paper, 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 will 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 & ACTION PLANNING Your tutor will discuss your progress on a regular basis. An agreed action plan will be drawn up to aid you in completing your programme successfully.

PORTFOLIO BUILDING SESSIONS 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.

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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.

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CERTIFICATION You will be registered with City & Guilds within three months of joining of the course.

On successful completion of qualification the candidate will receive certification from the awarding body. To gain successful completion, the candidate must continually be assessed (to the national standards) within the purpose built salon.

Examination/certification fees are payable at different times throughout the course.

You must successfully complete all 10 units for a full qualification at Level 2.

PROGRESSION You can go on to gain further qualifications at NVQ Level 3 which trains you for supervisory and management level jobs.

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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 Diplomas (NVQ) 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 – (please check with your tutor for the date) Bank Holidays:

Monday, 7th May 2012 Monday, 4th June 2012

Half term 4th June – 8th June 2012

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