Hairdressing

  • Level 1 Diploma

  • 1 year full-time

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You can now apply for next year

(September 22/23)

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This full-time course will enable you to gain an introduction to the hands-on practical skills and underpinning knowledge required for hairdressing within our on-site salons. We have highly qualified and specialised lecturers who are active practitioners within their field of expertise.

The course will run over 3 – 4 days a week. Some of the units that you will study include:

  • Styling women’s hair
  • The art of dressing hair
  • Colour hair using temporary colour
  • Shampoo and conditioning
  • Presenting a professional image in a salon
  • Plaiting and twisting hair
  • Health and Safety
  • Reception Duties

You will also develop your core skills as part of the programme.

The awarding body for this qualification is VTCT.

Assessment by online exams, projects, assignments and practical assessments.

  • There are no formal entry requirements. However, you must be enthusiastic and motivated to learn

Progress to Level 2 NVQ Hairdressing.

Enrolment fee: £40

Course-related fees, eg materials/equipment: £495*

*This cost is approximate and is subject to change. Some costs may be payable to the College and some may be payable to external suppliers. Further details can be obtained by contacting hello@bridgend.ac.uk. There may be support available towards these costs; please visit our website for more information.

Please note: Access to an appropriate digital device for learning is required for this course. You may be eligible for support with this; please visit our website for more information.

The course will run over 3 – 4 days a week. Some of the units that you will study include:

  • Styling women’s hair
  • The art of dressing hair
  • Colour hair using temporary colour
  • Shampoo and conditioning
  • Presenting a professional image in a salon
  • Plaiting and twisting hair
  • Health and Safety
  • Reception Duties

You will also develop your core skills as part of the programme.

The awarding body for this qualification is VTCT.

Assessment by online exams, projects, assignments and practical assessments.

  • There are no formal entry requirements. However, you must be enthusiastic and motivated to learn

Progress to Level 2 NVQ Hairdressing.

Enrolment fee: £40

Course-related fees, eg materials/equipment: £495*

*This cost is approximate and is subject to change. Some costs may be payable to the College and some may be payable to external suppliers. Further details can be obtained by contacting hello@bridgend.ac.uk. There may be support available towards these costs; please visit our website for more information.

Please note: Access to an appropriate digital device for learning is required for this course. You may be eligible for support with this; please visit our website for more information.Save

Cowbridge Road, Bridgend

This is one of our busier campuses and is located within walking distance of Bridgend town centre. It offers a wide range of courses from Childhood Studies and Fashion to Hair and Beauty, Hospitality and Travel and Independent Living Skills.

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(September 22/23)

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