该课程旨在为理发提供广泛的介绍，并为进一步学习奠定基础。您将了解沙龙的文化，等级和术语，以便与客户，同事和主管进行适当的沟通，并使用人体模特按照预先剪好的指南进行练习，梳理和突出头发，并保持均匀的张力。您还将学习如何进行有限范围的咨询-包括头发和头皮分析-以及基本的造型任务，例如吹干，造型，定型和长发。该计划还涵盖了色彩处理，健康和安全卫生的基础知识，以及沙龙环境的个人健康和展示要求。
This programme has been designed to provide an introduction to hairdressing and a foundation to build upon with further study. You'll learn about salon culture, hierarchy and terminology so you can communicate appropriately with clients, peers and supervisors. During the introduction to cutting you'll learn basic cutting technology and techniques.<br><br>You'll use a mannequin to practice following a pre-cut guide, combing and projecting the hair and maintaining even tension. You'll also learn how to perform a limited scope consultation - including hair and scalp analysis - and elementary styling tasks such as blow drying, moulding, setting and long hair-ups. This programme also provides an introduction to colour applications, treatments, health and safety and hygiene, as well as the personal health and presentation requirements of salon environments.<br><br>This programme is also offered for Youth Guarantee students. You can apply for these options if you're 16 to 19 years of age and no longer at school, or if you're planning on leaving school.<br><br>To meet Health and Safety requirements, applicants must be physically able to undertake the practical components of the programme in an industry emulated environment.