Hairdressing NQ

Overview:

If you want to pursue a career in hairdressing, this course can help you master the basic skills you'll need. You'll have the chance to take part in a wide range of activities including competitions, presentations, workshops and demonstrations.

Work experience is an essential part of the course, so you'll need to find a work placement at a hairdressing salon one day per week. This course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 5. 

Minimum entry requirements

• Two National 4 qualifications; OR

• Other equivalent qualifications or experience.

• Due to European Directive you require to be 16 years of age by 30 September 2023 to undertake this course.

Additional selection requirements

• You'll be invited for a group and/or individual interview where you can find out more about the course and tell us why you're interested in this subject area or we'll make an offer based on your application form.

ESOL Entry Requirements

• Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum ESOL Intermediate level 2 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses and ESOL Higher for HNC/D courses.

You'll study:

• Shampoo, Condition and Scalp Massage.

• Blow Drying Techniques.

• Setting and Winding Techniques for Hair.

• Ladies' Hairdressing: Basic Cutting Categories.

• How to Mix, Apply and Remove Hair Colour.

• Selling Skills.

• Applying Practical Skills.

After the course:

Careers

• If successful, you could progress to a junior hairdresser role.

Continuing Study

• Students can apply for NC Hairdressing (SCQF Level 6), NQ Make-up Artistry (SCQF Level 6), NQ Beauty Therapy (SCQF Level 6), NQ Wellness Therapies (SCQF Level 6).