First Steps to Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
Course code: 9ZHB001
Course Leader: Gintare Paspirgeliene
Course Description
This is a Level 1 qualification that introduces you to the Hair & Beauty Industry. It enables you to achieve credits and prepares you to begin working towards a first full Level 2 qualification. The course teaches you how to present a professional image, learn how to shampoo and condition the hair, create basic hair styles for women, and learn basic hand care treatments. To compliment this course there are addition and valuable qualifications that run along side this course which includes English, Maths and ICT to improve your learning.
What background and qualifications do you need to join?
No formal qualifications is required for this course, however an apporpriate level of spoken and written English is required to satisfy the hair and beauty team
What does the course lead to?
It leads to a Level 1 qualification in Hair and Beauty
Where will I study?
At our Wornington Road campus
What are the facilities and equipment like?
There is good salon space that will help you with your studies. All of our courses take place in our well-equipped hairdressing salon and theory studio where you can learn new skills and client procedures in a professional and friendly environment.
How much should I study outside class?
There is a certain amount of home study for both practical and theory each week to complete the course. It is suggested that an additional one hours per day is spent studying and practicing procedures learnt
How is the course assessed?
Assessment is continuous and formally takes place on completion of each unit in line with award body that issues your certificate
Are any course materials online?
Students will be encouraged to use the student intranet and course materials will be provided. Useful Web links will be published in the course handbook.
What books and equipment do I need?
A text books is required to support student learning while on the course. To assist with practical skills a basic kit is required
What else do I need to buy? / What extra costs are there?
You will need to purchase basic stationery supplies such as pens, paper, and folder. Photocopy cards and memory sticks can be bought from the Library or Learning Resource Dept should they be required.
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Entry Requirements
All students are admitted to the College on the basis that they:
- Agree to comply with the KCC student code of conduct
- Provide original documentation that confirms entry qualifications.
- Meet the course entry requirements
- Provide information so that a school or college reference can be obtained if you are between 16-19 years old
How to enrol or apply
For more details, please check http://www.kcc.ac.uk/info/enrol.php, call us on 020 7573 5333, or enrol in person.
Supporting our learners
Being a student at KCC, means you can expect a caring friendly inclusive learning environment. We will support you throughout your studies with us.
Our students benefit from:
- Tutorial Support
- Information advice and Guidance
- Counselling and personal support
- Access to learner support services
- Study centres at Wornington and Hortensia providing collections of books, journals, DVDs and access to PCs and on line learning materials
Financial Help
Financial support may be available to you. Please contact an Information Advice and Guidance (IAG) advisor on 020 7573 5325 who will be able to give you information about charitable trusts, Career development loans, Education Maintenance Allowance (16-19 year olds) and Learner Support fund (helps eligible students with child care costs, travel and material costs) and other schemes that may be able to help you regarding financial matters.
Additional Learning Support for students with disabilities or learning difficulties
KCC is committed to improving access to learning for all our students. Please tell us if you have any access requirements at any stage of the application process. The additional learning support team can provide help and information regarding your individual needs. For example, the team can provide information on hearing loop facilities, communication support (e.g. BSL), dyslexia support, physical access, equipment/software (e.g. JAWS). If you would like to discuss learning support contact Reg Cobb at r.cobb@kcc.ac.uk or a member of the team on 020 7573 5308. Further information about our services are available at www.kcc.ac.uk/inclusion/.
Contact Details
Course Information: 020 7573 5333
Switchboard: 020 7573 3600
Full contact details: www.kcc.ac.uk/contact
Disclaimer
Information on this course fact sheet was correct at time of publication, however course offers and details may be subject to change.
09 September 2010
