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This two-year course will provide you with a range of essential technical practical skills and knowledge required for working in the industry. Training in our fully-equipped hair salon, Kudos, with real paying clients, you will perfect your cutting, styling and colouring techniques as well as developing your customer service skills. Full-time students aged 16-18 will follow a study programme at City College which includes: The main subject qualification Work experience which is effective, relevant, and includes careers fairs, site visits, guest speakers and introduces you to the expectations of the real demands of work English and maths where students have not yet achieved GCSE grade 4 or above in these subjects Additional activities such as tutorials and work-related learning, to help further develop the personal skills relevant to your progression goals These four elements should combine to provide stretch and challenge to prepare you for progression to employment or further study. Graphic: 1st Choice College in the area logo. Source: Vector Rankings 2022
Year 1 Principles of hairdressing and barbering services Shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp Style, set and dress hair Cut hair using basic techniques Plait and twist hair Year 2 Principles of hairdressing and barbering services Colouring and lightening hair Styling and finishing services Perming and neutralising hair In order to progress to the second year you will need to pass the first year of study.
Training at City College will give you a huge advantage as you will learn in our purpose built hair and beauty salon, Kudos. You will learn with industry standard equipment working under supervision with real, paying clients to give you a wealth of experience. Explore our virtual tour (new window)
College is not just about your course – it’s an opportunity to have fun, meet new people and explore your interests! You can socialise with friends in the café and comfy seating areas, join a club or sports team or attend exciting events around the college. Many of our enrichment opportunities are also great on your CV or UCAS application to demonstrate your commitment and enthusiasm outside of your studies.
Your time at college can also be affected by life or health difficulties, and it’s okay to need support. Our specialist teams are here every day to listen and give advice, whether it’s about career planning, financial support, mental health, or something else. And if you have a long-term support need or medical condition, we’ll work with you on personalised learning support to help you achieve your full potential.
