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Course Description

The purpose of the VTCT Level 1 NVQ Certificate in Hairdressing and Barbering qualification is to provide you with the knowledge, skills and understanding to be a hairdressing or barbering assistant.

This qualification is designed for learners aged 16 years or over and has both mandatory and optional units for you to achieve. The mandatory units are shampoo and condition hair, preparing for hair services and maintaining the work area, contributing to effective working relationships and blow drying hair. The optional section of this qualification allows you to gain skills in, plait and twist hair using basic techniques, Assist with hair colouring and lightening services,

Other Important Information

We expect all students to wear a uniform. Our uniform is a tunic and trousers with closed in black shoes. This is a mandatory requirement and tunics can be obtained from a designated supplier. A list of the kit required for your practical lessons will be given on enrolment which can also be sourced from a designated supplier.

All MidKent College students will continue studying English and maths until they are 19, or until they have achieved a Grade C/4. Your study programme will incorporate a Work Placement of up to 350 hours in a role relevant to your study. All students will have access to a Personal Tutor to support their personal and professional development.

Future Prospects

On successful completion of all 5 parts of the study programme, you will have the option to progress on to a Level 2 study programme.

Entry Requirements

A minimum of four GCSEs at grade 2/F or above, including English or maths.