OPTION TALK

INTRODUCTION TO THE HAIR AND BEAUTY SECTOR

PRESENTING A PROFESSIONAL IMAGE SHAMPOOING AND CONDITIONING CREATE AN IMAGE USING COLOUR FOR

THE HAIR AND BEAUTY SECTOR SKIN CARE HAND CARE STYLING WOMAEN’S HAIR

THIS GOES TOWARDS YOUR

PROGRESS 8

The qualification develops the following knowledge, understanding and skills: • specific services carried out within the hair and beauty sectors, roles and responsibilities and typical working patterns • evolution of hair and beauty from use in Ancient times to the mid 90s • how technological advancements, changes to the economy, and social factors have influenced the sector • chemistry of cosmetics and biology related to hair and beauty • uses of design and images for business use • technical hair styling, make-up and manicure skills

On completion learners will gain the skills and knowledge required to progress onto hair and beauty apprenticeships, further education or university.

Which then could lead to working in many different sectors, for example:

FILM SETS SALONS SPA CRUISE SHIPS SALES ASSISTANTS TEACHER/ ASSESSOR TRAVELING AND MANY MORE!!!!!

Key to Success Our aim is to give you the best start we possibly

can to get you on the ladder to success. We will be encouraging you to participate in as many industry-related activities as possible to give you the experience you need to get that dream job. This may include participating in photo shoots; attending visits and talks; maybe even entering competitions and working towards moving onto a higher level of qualification and finally progressing onto working in the industry.

There is nothing stopping you becoming a King John success story.

All you need to do is: • Be hard working • Be totally committed • Develop a high standard in professional attitude • Enjoy and achieve • Maintain an excellent level of attendance &

punctuality Our expectations of you are high whatever your

age or experience! The Hair and Beauty Team

• To provide you with the high level of knowledge and operational skills for hairdressing/beauty therapy

• To gain an experience of the beauty therapy & hairdressing industries and the way they work

• To work within a realistic salon environment to gain confidence and competence in order to provide a high standard of customer care; service and professional treatments to the public

• To enable you to develop a positive professional treatments to friends, family and peers.

• To receive treatments and services so you understand how it feels and what is expected from the experience

• Hair and Beauty product companies will be invited in to provide additional training on product usage or additional specialist training.

• You will be encouraged to participate in national competitions, where other schools and colleges will be involved.

• You will be required to participate in our own in-house challenges and shows

• You will be expected to go on external visits to industry- related exhibitions. (There may be a minimal cost linked to some visits).

• You will be provided with additional practical sessions to enhance your performance on the course.