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VTCT: Level 1 Diploma in Hairdressing

This course is ideal for creative individuals who enjoy meeting people. It emphasizes practical hairdressing skills and interpersonal development. Expect both practical and online theoretical assessments, paired activities with classmates, and the need to practice on friends and family. Bringing in clients for certain assessments is required.

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Level:

SCQF Level 4

Duration:

  • One year full-time, 2-2.5 days a week in College, this may include evening/twilight classes on your timetable.
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Who is this course for?

This course is tailored for creative, outgoing individuals interested in hairdressing. Emphasizing practical skills and interpersonal abilities, it includes practical and online theoretical assessments. Paired activities with classmates are integral, requiring practice on friends and family, and clients for certain assessments.

What skills will I learn?

  • You will develop interpersonal skills, communication skills and personal presentation skills that are necessary for a career in hairdressing.

What will I study?

  • You will learn all of the initial aspects of hairdressing - styling, shampooing, hair condition, consultation techniques, reception services, product knowledge. You will also learn about sustainability, mental health, resilience, ICT and personal presentation. Cutting skills will also be developed during the course.

Application Information

What further study options are available?

  • You can progress to SVQ2 in Hairdressing on successful completion of this course.

What career opportunities are there?

  • This course will enable you to gain employment in the hairdressing industry as a junior/assistant.

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