The "Blades and Fades" course offers essential skills for professional growth in hairdressing and barbering. It focuses on techniques such as precision cutting, fade styles, and the use of clippers and shears. Students will learn to create traditional and modern hairstyles, emphasising blending and transitions. The course also covers customer service and maintaining professionalism. Upon completion, learners will have foundational skills for further qualifications or entering the barbering profession, enhancing employability and personal development.
Course Modules
Level 2 - Personal Career Preparation, Interpersonal Skills, Customer Service Skills, Investigating a Career, Personal Learning Goals, Health and Safety Procedures in the Workplace, Building a Personal Career Portfolio, Speaking and Listening Skills, Time Management Skills, Introduction to Barbering, Clipper and Scissor Work, Hair Structure Theory, Shampooing and Conditioning, Blending and Fading, Cutting Facial Hair,Client Consultation
Awarding Body
NOCN - National Open College Network
Student Expected Outcomes
NOCN Level 2 Certificate in Barbering; NOCN Level 2 Award in Personal Development
Key Stage course delivered to
KS3, KS4
Admissions Criteria
N/A
Staff Experience
Teacher - Previous experience delivering personal development and employability skills within secondary schools. DTLLS Level 5 Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector.
Delivery Area
On Site Hair Salon - Canley
Programme length
Up to a whole Academic Year
Transport Provided
No
Days Of Delivery
Wednesday and Thursday
Times of Delivery
9:30am - 2:30pm
Staff Ratio
Group
Cost of Course
£95.00 (Half Day)/ £167.50 (Full Day). Per Student
