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Introductory Diploma to Hairdressing - Level 1Apply Now »
Location: The RoundHouse
Years: 1
Interview: Y
Course Summary
This course is perfect if you are interested in stepping into a career in the hairdressing industry. It will provide the opportunity to gain knowledge and practical experience in shampooing, conditioning and the art of long hair dressing. As part of your studies, you will be required to complete work experience to develop your skills and behaviours to support your progression to further study.
Entry requirements
You need to be highly motivated and demonstrate a keen interest in your chosen subject. Offers of a place on the course are dependent on your qualifications and practical aptitude. You will need:
- a minimum of five GCSEs at grade E/F or above including English and/or Maths (grade 2/3 or above).
You will have an interview and initial assessment in maths and English and will attend a taster session. Parents and carers are welcome to attend the interview but not the initial assessment. If you are successful, you will be allocated a place to study.
Course Content
- Introduction to the hair and beauty sector
- Presenting a professional image in a salon
- Shampooing and Conditioning Hair
- Colour in the Hair and Beauty Sector
- Styling Women’s Hair
- Styling Men’s Hair
- Plaiting and Twisting Hair
- Colouring Hair using Temporary Colour
- Creating a Hair and Beauty Image
- Following Health and Safety in the Salon
- Working with Others
- Reception Duties
- The Art of Dressing Hair
You will continue to study maths and English and develop your skills as part of your study programme.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed by a range of methods including practical observation and assignments.
Are there any additional costs or specialist equipment required?
There is a kit and uniform to purchase: full details will be given at your interview.
What can I do after this course?
This course is an excellent starting point for a career in the hair and beauty sector.
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Marissa Hunt
Hair and beauty salon’s future is looking good for Marissa
Former Derby College student Marissa Hunt always knew she wanted to run her own hair salon.
In fact before she had even finished her studies at the Roundhouse she had set her sights on Effleurage in Langley Mill.
Now, nearly 10 years after first acquiring the business, Marissa has grown the salon to include beauty and has also recently taken on her third Derby College apprentice.
Marissa – whose sister Melanie Morris also trained at Derby College and who also has her own salon – enjoyed her level 2 and 3 courses and worked hard.
Effleurage, now has nine self-employed staff as well as 17 year old apprentice Danielle Fretwell, who first began working at the salon as a 14-year-old Saturday girl.
Although Marissa is fully qualified in hair and beauty, she is currently concentrating on managing the business with a view to continuing to grow the beauty side and create further employment opportunities.
When I started at Derby College I was nearly 30 and I knew exactly what I wanted to do. I was ready to learn. My tutors were very helpful and supportive. They knew I was ambitious and that I wanted to open my own salon and they supported me to achieve my goal.
I originally studied at the old Mackworth site but when
that closed I moved to the college's new Sensi salon at the Roundhouse, which was very nice.
