T Level in Hairdressing, Barbering & Beauty Therapy: Hairdressing

Specifically designed for those 16-19 who want to work in the Hairdressing profession. You will need to have a genuine interest in the creativity of the hairdressing industry, communicating with a variety of clients and developing core skills.

5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including Maths and English

During the 2-year programme, students will learn the core knowledge and skills required to obtain employment within the hairdressing industry.

Hairdressing units include:

• Analyse, shampoo, treat and condition hair and scalp
• Use technical, precision and bespoke cutting techniques to create a variety of fashionable looks
• Use a range of styling and finishing techniques to create a variety of fashionable looks
• Colour hair and carry out bespoke colour conversions
• Provide smoothing and strengthening services
• Plan, create and promote a collection of hair looks

Students will develop an understanding of a broad range of issues relevant to the sector, including:

• business context, including how the sector operates
• Health and Safety regulations
• safe working practices
• an understanding of the client journey
• client consultation
• sales and marketing
• business practices
• self-development

Students will engage in 315 hours industry placement and complete an Employer-set project. The employer-set project ensures students have the opportunity to combine core knowledge and skills to develop a substantial piece of work in response to an employer set brief.  The employer-set project forms part of the Technical Qualification and is a separate part of the T Level programme to the Industry Placement.

The course is assessed through industry placement, employer set projects, exams, practical activities, presentations skills, teamwork, communication and professional discussion.

You can apply online via the APPLY NOW button and then add an additional two or three subjects to make up your academic programme. You can also apply for a second, alternative vocational programme of study via a separate application. If after reading this factsheet, you are still undecided about the course most suitable for you, please drop in to one of our Open Evenings, ring Admissions on 01743 260401 or email admissions@scg.ac.uk