Barbering - VTCT Level 2 Certificate

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This is a vocational qualification that has been designed to develop a limited number of barbering skills to a high level of occupational ability and will prepare you to enter the mens hairdressing sector.This qualification will develop your knowledge, understanding and skills, to enable you to advise and consult men on the type of hair cut and facial hair shaping they would like and whether suitable for them. You will also learn how to work in a safe manner throughout the service, protecting both yourself and your clients.With the other learners in your class, you will cover the following 4 mandatory units: Client consultation for hair services Follow health and safety practice in the salon Cut mens hair Cut mens facial hairA variety of learning activities will be used on this course, including tutor presentation and demonstration, practical application of skills, individual and group work, discussions, Q&A, internet research, individual research and project work.  Where relevant, your learning will enable you to develop skills and knowledge required for work.   There may be vocational specialist guest speakers, or employers, invited to share their skills and experience. Regular home study will be necessary to successfully complete this course. You will be supported to develop good study skills.    Your tutor will also support you to improve your English and maths skills alongside your learning of your vocational subject.  This will include assessing your current skills and planning learning activities related to your subject that are designed to develop your skills in these areas.  To support this, you will undertake some e-learning modules, where appropriate, as homework.There may be the opportunity to undertake a work placement during your course.  Full details will be shared at induction.This is a vocational course leading to a qualification, and the cost of it is subsidised by public funding. You will be required to complete all of the necessary coursework

Course information

Name: Barbering - VTCT Level 2 Certificate Qualification title: Certificate in Barbering (QCF) Qualification type: Assessment Once completed, your work will be marked and internally verified. An external verifier from the awarding organisation VTCT will visit to review your work before you receive your certificate. As soon as your certificate is received by Skills&Learning it will be forwarded to you. Your practical skills will be formally assessed throughout your course by your tutor, and your knowledge will also be formally assessed for each unit by way of written tests. Your tutor will help you to prepare for these and you will complete mock tests before sitting the course tests. Assignments/Course work: Theory work completed throughout the course together with photographic and treatment evidence will form your portfolio for assessment. Examination(s): written knowledge tests through the course. You will negotiate a Personal Learning Plan with your tutor identifying the areas you need to develop; this will be reviewed at regular intervals. Awarding Vocational Training Charitable Trust Created 20160708 15:27:32 Updated 20160708 15:27:32

Entry requirements

None

Provider

Skills&Learning; Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole
Academy 16-19 Converter
infopal@poole.gov.uk
01202 262300
http://www.skillsandlearningbdp.co.uk

Address

Oakdale Centre
Wimborne Road Town: Poole County:Dorset