SVQ LEVEL 3 HAIRDRESSING
This course follows on from NC level 6 hairdressing, offering an employer-respected qualification to help students progress within the hairdressing industry.
Read about Faye Thompson's West Lothian College experience here
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What the course includes
The course covers the skills and knowledge to respond creatively to individual clients when cutting, colouring and dressing their hair. It includes work experience within a hairdressing salon to support progress into employment.
Why choose this course
You will learn in a salon environment; guest speakers will tell you about career options; and additional courses will keep you up to date with trends.
You will be required to complete a work placement which will help you build experience and networks to support you into employment when you complete your course.
Going through the levels to SVQ3 with the same people has made us really bond. We have made friends for life.
Kelly Mclaughlin, SVQ3 Hairdressing
I loved my time at West Lothian College. The highlight was my work placement which resulted in a full time position for me.
Heather Lambie
West Lothian College is my local college and studying here allowed me to meet great people and learn so much.
Nicola Russell SVQ3 Hairdressing
Entry requirements
At least one of the following or equivalent:
- NC level 6 hairdressing including communication
- SVQ level 2 hairdressing
You also need to show that you are motivated, enthusiastic and interested in the hairdressing industry.
If English is not your first language, ESOL Level 5 is an entry requirement for this course.
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Where it leads
Education: HNC Hairdressing.
Employment: in a salon, freelance hairdressing, self employment
Interview arrangements
We will invite you for an interview which involves:
- Welcome and course information
- Written task
- Individual interview
- Practical skills test: : you must bring a suitable model for a cut and style, to be completed within a commercially-viable timeframe (90 minutes). The cut should incorporate 2 cutting categories (one length, increased layer, uniform, short graduation) and a minimum of 2 techniques (point cutting, thinning, texturizing, chipping in, razoring, slicing, tapering) removing minimum of 1 inch.
Fees, Finance & Funding
There may be help available to assist with your study related costs. Impartial, confidential help and advice on financial matters is available from the Student Funding Team - including Bursaries, Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA), Student Awards Agency for Scotland, Student Loans Company and student support funds. Click here to find out more
Take that next step in your career and apply for this course today. If the course is not yet open for applications, register your interest or feel free to ask any questions by clicking make an enquiry.