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Sandwick Junior High School : Intermediate 1
Intermediate 1 Hairdressing is offered in a real salon environment and consists of four units giving students a broad practical introduction to shampooing, conditioning, blow drying techniques and creative styling.
All work is assessed to national standards, and this takes place as the course progresses. Work experience is not part of the course, but visits and contact with salon staff are useful. Hairdressing is currently available at Intermediate 1 level, however from August 2008 Intermediate 2 will be offered to suitable students.
Student’s use their imagination to create a moodboard and hairstyle relating to their own individuality and style working on a mannequin head.
Students learn employability skills, e.g. how to interact positively with customers and gain a good working relationship with others in a hairdressing salon environment, including self evaluation and setting targets for personal improvement.
Students experience working in a salon environment where they will learn the health and safety regulations and the roles and responsibilities whilst working in a hairdressing salon.
Students will experience general salon duties including reception skills customer care, and shampooing, conditioning and blow-drying techniques. They will also learn how to use a range of tools and equipment in a safe and hygienic way.
There are no optional units for this course
Some schools may offer students the chance to go on to study hairdressing at Intermediate2. This level gives students a much wider introduction to working in a salon, and the skill level required is much greater than at Intermediate 1.
SVQs are workplace based training opportunities assessed by your local college. For instance you might work in a play group or nursery and be assessed for SVQ level 2 or 3 in early education and childcare. To find your local college please click here, or discover more about what SVQs are in the glossary.
These are usually National Certificate (NC) courses as a full-time college student. They give students knowledge and skills training which will be certificated with the SQA. They can lead on to HNC, HND and degree courses.
You may be able to get an employer to take you on with your Intermediate 1 or 2 certificate, with the offer of on the job training or a modern apprenticeship. You need to be quite clear what is on offer before accepting such a post. In the construction trades you should use the CITB or SECTT pathways.
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