Aims: 

• to sustain the interest of learners wanting to work in the hairdressing industry
• to encourage knowledge and understanding of the hairdressing industry at Level 2
• to provide opportunities for learners to focus on the development of the major functional skills and the wider functional skills in a hairdressing context , such as communicating with clients , working with others and problem solving
• to provide opportunities for learners to  develop a range of skills, techniques, personal qualities and attitudes essential for successful performance in employment as a hairdressing

The candidate will study the theory and practice of hairdressing service to include the 9 mandatory units and 4 optional units. The underpinning knowledge and skills required to successfully perform these service is also required.

Course Syllabus:

Mandadatory Units

• Client Consultation for Hair Services
• Follow Health and Safety Practice in the Salon
• Salon Reception Duties
• Display Stock to Promote Sales in a Salon
• Working in the Hair Industry

Optional Units

• Perm and Neutralise Hair
• Create an Image Based on Theme within the Hair and Beauty sector
• Provide Scalp Massage Service
• Working with others in the Hair and Beauty Sactor

Assessment 

This qualification will be internally and externally assessed using the assessment of skills  as set out below.

Once all practical portfolios of evidence , assignments and underpinning knowledge have been completed the learner will have a final practical test carried out by the internal assessor using the ITEC marking criteria and final assessmenr form . An ITEC Exrenal Verifier will verify all practical portfolios of evidence and assignments and verify a minimum 10% sample of candidates being assessed across the range of skills alongside the Lecturer / Intercal Assessor

Career Path : 

The ITEC Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing is to enable candidates to gain the necessary practical and theoretical skills in order to provide Hairdressing services.

Course Pre-requisite:    

GCE ‘N’ level or equivalent, 16 years and above/ adult returners with experience at the workplace

Language Proficiency:  

GCE ‘N’ level or equivalent

Grading of the qualification

• it is the aggregate mark of the final practical test using the specific mandatory units and the multiple choice question theory paper that fprms the overall grade of the qualification
• The final practical test is graded pass , merit or distinction
• The multiple choice question theory paper is graded pass, merit or distinction
• Assigments are graded pass or refer
• If a learner is unsuccessful in any area , they will be reassessed only in the unit where they have no achicved a pass grade
• Referrals should be completed within one year of the original assessment / observation , assignment and / or multiple  choice theory tests have been allocated a pass grade
• Learners must completea portfolio of performance evidence and achieve a pass grade in all assignment (where applicable) ot Multiple Choice Question ( MCQ) for the underpinning knowledge before talking the final practical test to achieve the ITEC Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing  ( see assessment table above)

Course Duration :  532 Hours