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Course code: P09102
Subject area: Hairdressing & Barbering
Study level: School Leaver
Course level: 2
Course time:
09:00 - 17:00
Days of week:
Monday to Friday
Course date:
8th Sept 2025 - 3rd Jul 2026
Course location:
Abingdon CampusHealth and Safety: During this unit you'll develop advanced skills in how to stay safe whilst in a salon. You also will learn how to identify different hair and scalp conditions to keep safe and to prevent spreading cross infections and infestation.
Cutting Hair: During this unit you will learn essential basic cutting techniques to enable you to be a stylist. Alongside cutting you will learn how to shampoo and condition hair and of course you will need to know how to finish the hair. We teach you how to blow-dry and set the hair for all hair types.
Colouring the hair: During this unit you will be learning a lot of hair science (it’s not all practical). We make it fun and interesting to help you remember the key terms and terminology. You will learn all the basics colouring techniques starting from full head colours to full head foils.
Plaiting and Twisting: During this unit you will learn how to plait and twist the hair. This unit is great to show your creative hair up skills
By the end of this course you will have developed a broad portfolio of creative work that will help you to progress.
As part of your course we may organise trips to assist you with your learning. Trips are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate.
There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs. Call 01235 216 212 for more information.
The rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 555 585 to discuss your options. You can find more information on our Fees and Bursaries page - search "Fees and Bursaries" at the top of the page.
16-18 Fee:
Tuition Fee: £0.00
Exam Fee: £0.00
Total Cost: £0.00
19+ Fee:
Tuition Fee: £3,398.40
Exam Fee: £0.00
Total Cost: £3,398.40
19+ Reduced Fee:
Tuition Fee: £0.00
Exam Fee: £0.00
Total Cost: £0.00