Apprenticeship Standard: Hair Professional (Hairdressing)

Your achievement in this qualification is dependent upon excellent attendance, punctuality and effort. You will study in a friendly atmosphere, using a variety of assessment methods:

• Most assessments are completed through practical observations of skills and techniques. This will be carried out throughout all your units, as you continuously strive towards a competent level within services.
• You will be assessed regularly on written theory work that may be conducted within the class, or as a homework activity and feedback will be continuously provided on your progress and preparation for the mandatory multiple question exams for required units.
• Your performance will be reviewed during 2:1 sessions with your Training advisor and Employer as part of your Apprenticeship reviews.
• Mock examinations will also be undertaken on each unit element throughout your course, preparing you for your final End Point Assessment which will take place towards the end of your programme and be monitored by an independent assessor provided by the awarding body.

Grading

All units in the attached qualification are graded Fail/Pass /Distinction in preparation the End Point Assessment:

• Externally set and internally marked, graded practical assessment through observation
• Externally set and marked online examinations

The Final End Point Assessment, graded by an independent assessor provided by the awarding body  includes a practical assessment of a full range of commercial skills within an industry setting which must be completed within the agreed commercially viable timings. Targeted oral questioning is used to establish your knowledge and understanding of the services offered and all contributing factors. You will be assessed on your professional approach to your clients and peers, values, behaviours, communication, safe working practices and consultation skills, as well as your technical ability. Your grade (Fail, Pass, Distinction) is then awarded based on the marks given for each element.

Grade 2 GCSE (E) or above in English and Maths.

We encourage you to observe others and practice your skills development as much as possible within the College and your work placement. Utilise these experiences and learning resources provided by the College and your employers to personally target your learning needs. In addition, we expect you to conduct your own research during set home study activities to enhance your understanding of services, products and techniques. We will also offer you opportunities to conduct this research at College with use of our learning resource center. You will be required to attend all College taught session in full uniform, with full kit ready for the delivery of the skills and services needed. Full advice will be given on these before the start of your course.

Attendance of the weekly College taught session is a mandatory requirement for this course and will make up the majority of your 20% off the job training allocation. The further required hours will be part of your in-salon work placement and are to be agreed with your employer.

Awarding Body: VTCT