This course will help you to develop advanced technical skills for the provision of a high level of service within a professional hairdressing salon. Progression can include employment in the hairdressing industry as a senior stylist, specialised technician or a Level 4 management qualification in hair and beauty.

You must hold a level 2 qualification in hairdressing experience and be working in a salon for at least one day per week. Excellent communication skills are essential and you must be motivated and committed to the course. You should be able to work independently and as part of a team and be passionate about the industry.

You will attend theory and practical lessons and will carry out various advanced hairdressing services on paying clients in the training academy. You will be expected to source your own clients as well as working on existing clients. As part of the course you will be expected to attend external work experience for one day a week.

Services include:- Creative Styling Techniques; Gent’s Cutting; Client Consultation; Health and Safety; Advanced Cutting; Advanced Colouring; Colour Correction. In addition to your lessons, you will attend Masterclasses hosted by Guest Educators from International Brands and you will plan and create a themed look which will be show cased on a Catwalk.

If you do not hold a Grade 4 in Maths and English, you will attend these mandatory lessons as part of your time table.

You will be practically assessed by observation on paying clients in a commercial environment and you will sit Externally set online multiple choice exams. Assignments and presentations are also set throughout the year.

It is an expectation of professional practice to wear a uniform whilst in salon sessions. It is advisable to purchase a kit to allow you to practise skills out of College. Order forms are available on the website.

You will have the opportunity to attend course related shows and competitions.

You can apply online via the APPLY NOW button. You can also apply for a second, alternative programme of study on the application page. 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 342346 or email: admissions@scg.ac.uk