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C&G Level 2 Dip. Hairdressing
Wilberforce Sixth Form College
Saltshouse Road, Hull, HU8 9HD
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Application Instructions
Before you submit your application
Before submitting your application to Wilberforce Sixth Form College, please make sure you have included the following information:
Personal details – including your home address, personal email address (not a school email), contact number and current school.
Next of Kin details - please add parent/guardian contact details including email address.
Predicted grades – please include a full list of all your predicted grades.
What happens after you apply?
Once you have submitted your application, we will contact you using the personal email address provided.
If you decide you would like to change your course choices, there is no need to submit a new application. You can discuss and change your choices at your interview.
You only need to attend one interview, even if you would like to change your course choices or are interested in studying multiple courses.
If you have any questions or need any help with your application, please contact liaison@wilberforce.ac.uk.
Course Summary
Trained hairdressers are always in demand! This is a one-year course that will provide you with the skills and experience for a fashionable future in the art of hair styling for both men and women.
WHO IS THE COURSE AIMED AT?
This course is for you if have an interest in hairdressing and want to start your journey to working in the hair industry. You should be positive and motivated, and able to provide models for hairdressing services.
Course Details
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
Throughout the course you will:
How will it be delivered and assessed?
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EXPERIENCES
Teaching will take place in both the classroom and in the College’s impressive and fully equipped training salon, where you will develop your understanding of the practices and procedures needed for a career in hairdressing. You will be working with others and giving and receiving hairdressing services. You will also have the opportunity to take part in Upskilling and College events, like W Day ONE, running stalls that offer things like hair braiding.
This course is for anyone who wants a career in hairdressing. You will be able to become either a hairdresser or barber, or if you want to go into a more specialist area, a colourist or hair stylist. Hairdressing and styling is a skill that is always needed, so you won’t be short of career opportunities once completing this course!
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