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SCHOOLS: PRACTICAL HAIRDRESSING SKILLS (FRIDAY)

  • Start date:   August 2025
  • Level of Qualification:   Schools - SCQF Level 4
  • Course Type:   Schools Course

SCHOOLS: PRACTICAL HAIRDRESSING SKILLS (FRIDAY)

Please be aware this course is now full. Alternatively, you can explore other courses on our website or email choosecollege@west-lothian.ac.uk if you wish to speak to a member of staff.

This one-year exciting course covers the skills required to enter the hairdressing industry. You will work in our salons providing a realistic industry environment and gain essential practical experience.

Start date – August 2025  
End date –  June 2026  
SCQF Level -   4  

Mode - Schools 

Days:  Friday  
Times:  1.15pm - 3.15pm  
Duration:  1 academic year 

  • What the course includes

    Are you curious about a career in hairdressing? Join us at our college to explore if this is the right path for you! In our program, you’ll get hands-on experience in our state-of-the-art Platinum salon, learning essential skills like hair-ups, shampooing, and styling.

    Throughout the course, you’ll participate in practical sessions where you’ll deliver basic hairdressing services. You’ll practice on mannequins and collaborate with your peers to create stunning styles.

    In addition to technical skills, you’ll develop employability skills and learn about health and safety in the salon. You’ll also have the exciting opportunity to compete in our in-house competitions and the Association of Hairdressers and Therapists (AHT) events to showcase your talents.

    Come and see if hairdressing is your perfect career match!

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Why choose this course

By completing this course you will gain a good understanding of the hairdressing profession and practical experience of working and assisting in our industry-standard Platinum Salon.

Students who have completed this course have successfully moved on to the higher levels, stating that this course gave them the confidence to progress and a great introduction to a career in hairdressing.

Entry requirements

A keen interest in hairdressing. 

  • SCHOOLS: PRACTICAL HAIRDRESSING SKILLS

    Where it leads

    This qualification will teach you employability skills which will allow you to enter the industry as a junior or continue your studies to the next level (Level 4/5 Hairdressing) to advance your hairdressing skills.

Interview Arrangements

We will invite you for interview at which we will give you information about the course and a one-to-one interview, and ask you to complete a written task.

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