Skills for Work Hairdressing
Intermediate 1
COURSE INFORMATION:
Place of Study: Anderson High School, Lerwick
Course time: Alternate Thursdays over 2 years (18 sessions year one, 12 sessions year two)
For: S3/S4 pupils
COURSE SUMMARY:
The course content provides a broad, experiential introduction to hairdressing. The focus is on experiencing the salon environment to learn about the different roles and responsibilities in hairdressing and to begin to develop vocational skills and knowledge. Practical experience of general salon duties to support stylists and assisting with customer care is included. Specific skills involved in shampooing, conditioning and blow-drying hair are developed and the creative side of hairdressing is also explored, with pupils having the opportunity to experiment with style ideas. The course content places emphasis throughout all units on employability skills and attitudes, which will help to prepare candidates for the workplace. The course will also include some units at Intermediate 2 level.
PROGRESSION:
This course may provide candidates with opportunities to progress to an SVQ/NVQ in Hairdressing, a full-time National Certificate course in Hairdressing at mainland colleges, or suitable training/ employment.
