• Hair, Beauty, Complementary Therapies and Make-Up

    Introduction to Hairdressing Skills

  • SCQF Level

    Equivalent to SCQF Level 4

  • Attendance/Duration

    Short full-time, August to January

  • Start Date

    Aug 2025

Overview

In today's world, hair professionals play a vital role in our health and well-being by helping us look and feel our best. The hairdressing industry is exciting and dynamic, requiring individuals to be caring, creative, hard-working, team players, and enjoy working with people. If you're interested in a career in hairdressing, this course is an excellent place to start.

Entry Requirements

To join the Introduction to Hairdressing Skills course (Level 4) you'll need:

  • a genuine interest in hair
  • four National 3s or equivalent qualifications at SCQF Level 3 or equivalent
  • be aged 16 or over (if you are under 16, with appropriate permissions, we’ll consider you for a place)

If you don't have formal qualifications but have life experience, we'll also consider you for a place, so please do apply.

Course Content

During this course, you may have the opportunity to study:

  • shampooing, conditioning, scalp massage, drying, and styling techniques, including plaits and twists general salon duties and assistance in higher-level salon classes
  • participation in competitions fundraising events for charity by offering services such as plaits and curling
  • skill development for employment, including communication and teamwork

Careers and Further Study

Upon successfully completing this course, you may have the opportunity to progress to the Professional Hairdressing Techniques course starting in January. This course offers you a strong foundation in basic hairdressing, enhancing your self-confidence, employability, and core skills. Due to the rapid changes in the hairdressing industry, we aim to ensure your course aligns with current skills and knowledge required for positive progression, so some course content may change.

Employer and Industry Links

Habia – The Hair and Beauty Industry Authority

Articulation Routes

Professional Hairdressing Techniques

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Campus

Kilmarnock

Start Date

Aug 2025

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Kilwinning

Start Date

Aug 2025

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Ayr

Start Date

Aug 2025

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