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This course will give you the skills and knowledge to start your career in hairdressing. You'll be taught in our purpose-built hairdressing salon by industry-experienced staff. You'll get the chance to work in our commercial training salon and to gain work experience with our partner hairdressers such as Ellisons Hair and Beauty, Wella and Capital Hair and Beauty. This will give you the best chance of progress into higher-level study.

The course covers

Shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp; Set, style and dress hair; Cut and clipper hair using hairdressing techniques; Consult, assess, plan and prepare for hair services; Dry, style and finish hair
Instruct and advise on products and services; Realistic working environments will be a part of the course.

Entry Requirements

2 subjects at National 4, or SVQ Hairdressing at SCQF Level 4, or other relevant national qualifications at SCQF Level 4. You also need excellent communication skills. You must be 16 years old at the start of the course. Entry is based on successful interview.

Progression Routes

SVQ Hairdressing at SCQF Level 6; or other relevant course at Level 6