Hairdressing Qualifications
Bdts Ltd offer a range of programmes to suit all ability levels and age ranges. Please contact us to discuss your requirements, our trained staff will guide you towards the right programme for you.
Listed below are some of the qualifications on offer and a brief explanation of what they involve.
Hairdressing Foundation Learning (FL) programme:
Based at Christopher Paul Training you will work both in our training centre salon and also on placement with a commercial salon. You will work towardsvor an equivalent qualification, dealing with clients and supporting stylists within the salon. You will develop personal skills to move forward to further training and employment. The programme will last upto 20 weeks.
Hairdressing Apprenticeship:
Based in a commercial salon and attending Christopher Paul for theory and practical training you will work towards achieving an NVQ or Diploma at Level 2 and Functional / Key Skills in maths and English. (Learners with maths and English Grades A-C will be exempt from Functional Skills) We will support you in finding an employer if you do not have one when you apply to us. The apprenticeship will give you the skills to work as a stylist within the industry. The programme lasts for upto 2 years. Learners will earn at least the minimum apprentice wage of £2.50 per hour (employed status).
Hairdressing Advanced Apprenticeship:
Many learners will progress from a Level 2 Apprenticeship to an Advanced Apprenticeship, either directly or as their work skills improve. At Advanced Level you will work towards NVQ or Diploma Level 3 in Hairdressing and Functional / Key Skills in Maths and English at Level 2. (Learners with maths and English Grades A-C within the last 5 years will be exempt from Functional Skills) You will attend workshops at Christopher Paul covering both theory and practical skills. Advanced Apprentices must be employed status
Hairdressing Train to Gain / Adult Apprenticeship:
Train to Gain / Adult Apprenticeship programme gives employed people the opportunity to upgrade or accredit their existing skills by achieving an NVQ or Diploma at Level 2 and, in some instances Level 3. In Hairdressing you will attend workshops at Christopher Paul Training and will be assessed in company by one of our skilled tutors. Tests for the NVQ can be taken either in your salon or in the centre.Train to Gain / Adult Apprenticeship programme gives employed people the opportunity to upgrade or accredit their existing skills by achieving an NVQ or Diploma Level 2 and, in some instances Level 3. In Hairdressing you will attend workshops at Christopher Paul Training and will be assessed in company by one of our skilled tutors. Tests for the NVQ can be taken either in your salon or in the centre.
Hairdressing Schools Provision:
Christopher Paul Training work with many providing training as part of the 14-19 vocational programmes initiative. Learners work in our town centre training salon, attending 1 or 2 days per week, the remainder of their time is spent at school. Learners work towards an NVQ or Diploma at Level 1 in Hairdressing and this gives the a head start if they later wish to pursue a career in hairdressing.
