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Qualification type City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate
Duration 1 year
Study times You will be expected to be in college for a minimum of 3 days per week, from 9:15 to 4:00. Your timetable will be confirmed at induction. 
Entry requirements

Entry by interview. Applicants will have completed Level 1 in Hairdressing or Barbering, and we will also consider students who have achieved Grade 4 and above in English and Maths and minimum of one other at Grade 4 and above. Applicants that are 19+ do not require previous qualifications but will need an interview to assess suitability. Current WSC students wishing to progress to level 2 or 3 programmes, must have excellent attendance and have raised their achievement levels in year to progress on to higher level courses. This expectation also applies to Maths and English courses.
Campus he Academy of Hair and Beauty, West Suffolk College Sixth form campus, Bury St Edmunds 
Work placements Yes

On an apprenticeship you will learn whilst working, you will experience what it is like to deliver high quality barbering services along with excellent training enabling you to achieving a level 2 qualification that will be graded Pass or Distinction.

Your teacher will be a current expert in the barbering industry, they will use a variety of teaching methods including explanation and discussion, as well as group and individual activities. The class will be small and friendly and will focus on building everyday practical skills and solving problems which involve mathematical calculations. You will receive regular training whilst in your work place and will be assigned a programme tutor from the college to support your every step.  The qualification includes an End Point Assessment, this will be arranged once you have achieved all of the qualification requirements, and have sat any necessary English & Maths exams. There will be plenty of time to practice the skills you have acquired.

Barbers will be able to shampoo and condition hair, cut hair using a range of techniques, style and finish hair, cut facial hair and carry out shaving services to create variety of looks for men.

Barbers must be able to work with all hair types ranging from straight hair to very curly, wirey hair. They also need to be able to carry out consultations with clients, demonstrate the professionalism, values, behaviours, communication skills and safe working practices associated with their role and be able to work without supervision to a high level of precision, with exceptional client care skills.

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On an apprenticeship you will learn whilst working, you will experience what it is like to deliver high quality hairdressing services along with excellent training enabling you to achieving a level 2 qualification that will be graded Pass or Distinction.

Your teacher will be a current expert in the hairdressing industry, they will use a variety of teaching methods including explanation and discussion, as well as group and individual activities. The class will be small and friendly and will focus on building everyday practical skills and solving problems which involve mathematical calculations. You will receive regular training whilst in your work place and will be assigned a programme tutor from the college to support your every step.  The qualification includes an End Point Assessment, this will be arranged once you have achieved all of the qualification requirements, and have sat any necessary English & Maths exams. There will be plenty of time to practice the skills you have acquired.

Hair professionals will be able to shampoo and condition hair, cut hair using a range of techniques, style and finish hair to create variety of looks, colour and lighten hair using different techniques . You will also need to choose an additional unit; either perming, hair extensions or relaxing hair services.

Hair professionals must be able to work with all hair types ranging from straight hair to very curly, wiry hair. They also need to be able to carry out consultations with clients, demonstrate the professionalism, values, behaviours, communication skills and safe working practices associated with their role and be able to work without supervision to a high level of precision, with exceptional client care skills.

Learners will attend college one day a week to learn theoretical and practical practices within the qualification.

Learners will also experience mock End Point Assessment during their programme to prepare them for the final element required to complete the course. 

Qualification type City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate
Duration 1 year
Study times

You will be expected to be in college for a minimum of 3 days per week, from 9:15 to 4:00. Your timetable will be confirmed at induction.
Entry requirements

Entry by interview. Applicants will have completed Level 1 in Hairdressing or Barbering, but we will also consider students who have achieved grade 4 and above in English and Maths, and minimum of one other subject at grade 4 and above. Applicants that are 19+ do not require previous qualifications but will need an interview to assess suitability. Current WSC students wishing to progress to level 2 or 3 programmes, must have excellent attendance and have raised their achievement levels in year to progress on to higher level courses. This expectation also applies to Maths and English courses.
Campus

The Academy of Hair and Beauty, West Suffolk College Sixth Form campus, Bury St Edmunds 
Work placements Yes

Qualification type City & Guilds Level 2 Technical Certificate
Duration 1 year
Study times

You will be expected to be in college for a minimum of 3 days per week, from 9:15 to 4:00. Your timetable will be confirmed at induction. 
Entry requirements

At least two GCSE passes at grade 9-4 (to include English and Maths) are required to gain entry onto this course. However, this course does offer flexibility on the outcome of a personal interview and selection process with the curriculum staff. High grades in creative subjects are desirable. You may progress to this course from level 1 hairdressing or beauty therapy. You may also progress from either hairdressing or beauty therapy at level 2 should you wish to change careers and work as a professional Make-Up Artist.  
Campus

The Academy of Hair and Beauty, West Suffolk College sixth form campus, Bury St Edmunds
Work placements Yes

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