Hair and Beauty Introduction SVQ

What is special about this course?

Take your first steps into the hair and beauty industry, learn some basic hair and beauty skills and gain some practical experience in the salon. This course offers an access route to SVQ Level 2 Beauty or Hairdressing and will help candidates make an informed choice about which route they would like to follow. This introductory course includes NPA Cosmetology, NPA Beauty Skills and SVQ Level 1 Hairdressing and Barbering (SCQF level 4).

Entry requirements

  • Three National 3 qualifications
  • An interest in working in the hair or beauty industry
  • Suitable reference from guidance teacher or previous employer
  • Satisfactory interview

Semester 1 Units

Hair for everyone

  • Prepare for hair services & maintain work areas
  • Contribute to the development of effective working relationships
  • Blow dry Hair
  • Shampoo & condition Hair

Beauty for everyone 

  • Beauty skills – An Introduction
  • Personal Development 
  • Basic Information & communication technology
  • Creative Nail finishes to hands & feet
  • Cosmetology Makeup Artistry 

 

Semester 2 Units

Hair

  • Assist with Hair Colouring & Lightening Services
  • Assist salon reception duties
  • Gents cutting to incorporate clippering & razoring
  • Shampoo & condition hair

Beauty

  • Lower leg waxing
  • Manicure
  • Pedicure
  • Makeup Artistry
  • Beauty skills: An introduction

 

 

 

How will I study my course?

  • Full Time

How long will my course last?


1 Academic Year

Where can I study my course?

    • Thurso

Start date

September & January

Fees

For the latest information on fees please see our fees policy.

What can I do on completion of my course?

Successful students can apply to study SVQ Level 2 Beauty Therapy or SVQ Level 2 Hairdressing

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