Hairdressing level 5 NC

What is special about this course?

Are you passionate about hairdressing and eager to start your career in the beauty industry?  

The NC Hairdressing Level 5 course is designed to give you a solid foundation in hairdressing skills. You'll learn practical techniques like styling, cutting and colouring, whilst also developing important customer care and business skills by working with real clients in the college salon in Dunoon.  

The course is an ideal starting point for anyone who wants to build confidence, creativity, and develop their skills at the beginning of their hairdressing journey.  

Entry requirements

You must be 16 years of age at the start of the course.  

Much of your time will be spent in the college salon learning practical skills such as:

• Cutting and styling client's hair  
• Shampooing and blow dries
• General salon duties, including reception duties, client consultations, maintaining and preparing products and supplies  

In the classroom environment you will learn:  

• The theory behind colouring
• How to build your own portfolio of work  
• Essential ICT skills for business, including using spreadsheets and designing leaflets

You'll have the opportunity for personal development too and we'll support you to:

• Gain effective communication skills when working with clients  
• Build your confidence and resilience  
• Develop teamwork skills by working on a group project  

The units you will study include: 

• Shampooing, Conditioning and Scalp Massage will introduce you to hair and skin and teach you how to choose and use products while incorporating appropriate massage techniques. 
• Blow Drying Techniques where you will gain the skills  and techniques on how to choose appropriate styles for clients through consultation.  
• Setting and Winding Techniques for Hair will teach you the basics and what tools to use before moving on to basic cuts for ladies hairdressing where you will develop the knowledge, skills and techniques to do a range of basic haircuts.
• Mix, apply and remove colour 
• Reception duties and customer care will give you an experience of the front facing skills required within the industry. 
• Portfolio presentation gives you the chance to plan and build a portfolio of completed practical work and learn how to present it in a relevant style. 

Fees

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

Funding

Full time students may be eligible for a bursary. Please contact your local centre for further information.