VTCT Level 2 Award in the Art of Colouring Hair

Entry requirements.

All applicants must be working towards an NVQ Level 2 in hairdressing or have prior hairdressing experience.

Course Duration

One evening a week for 15 weeks, commencing in March 2012 - exact time and days of delivery to be confirmed.

Content

The VTCT Level 2 Award in the Art of Colouring Hair is a qualification that has been specifically designed to develop your practical skills in the creative art of colouring hair using temporary and semi-permanent colour.  You will learn a variety of artistic techniques which will allow you to create a range of hairdressing designs using professional products and tools.  The purpose of this qualification is to develop your skills in hairdressing and provide youw ith the foundation for further learning, and to enable you to perform your own salon services.

Assessment

Candidates are assessed on four external candidates and the evidence is shown in a portfolio. There is a multiple choice exam paper which is taken alongside assessment.

Progression

When you have successfully completed this qualification you will have the opportunity to progress onto a range of specialist hair qualifications, which include:

• Level 3 Award in the Art of Dressing Hair
• Level 2 Unit Credit in Barbering
• Level 2 Certificate in Fashion/ Photographic Make up and Dressing hair

This qualification may lead directly into employment in the hair industry as a junior stylist in a salon or self employment as a hairdresser or barber.

Additional information

Estimated cost to be confirmed. Please note there are no concessions available for this course. Kit must be purchased before starting the course
All students will be expected to be a willing model during practice sessions and provide external models where possible for their practical assessment.
To express an interest in this course or to make a reservation to attend Advice and Guidance, please follow this link.

Early application is advisable as these courses are popular.