Level 2 Diploma in Women’s Hairdressing (South Africa)

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6 City & Guilds cannot accept liability for loss or damage arising from the use of information in this publication. City & Guilds 1 Giltspur Street London EC1A 9DD T +44 (0)20 7294 2800 F +44 (0)20 7294 2400 Level 2 Diploma in women s Hairdressing ( south africa ) 1 Level 2 Diploma in women s Hairdressing ( south africa ) Qualification handbook for centres Qualification title Number Ofqual ref. Level 2 Diploma in women s Hairdressing 3002-72 500/9051/3 September 2015 Version 2 Level 2 Diploma in women s Hairdressing ( south africa ) City & Guilds Believe you can Version and date Change detail Section November 2013 Amendment to error in overall RoC chart re unit 210 the credit value amended to 6 and the GLH amended to 53.

7 Overall recommended credit changed to 75 to reflect this. 2. Qualification Structure July 2015 Added Strand test and Perm skin test to range item Tests in unit 203 6 Unit specifications September 2015 Removed reference to the development of unit resource list Resource requirement Level 2 Diploma in women s Hairdressing ( south africa ) 3 Contents 1 Introduction to the qualifications 5 2 Qualifications structure 7 3 Centre requirements 10 4 Assessment 16 5 Course design and delivery 18 6 Unit specifications 20 Unit 201 Working in the Hair Industry 21 Unit 202 Follow Health and Safety Practice in the Salon 24 Unit 203 Client Consultation for Hair Services 28 Unit 204 Shampoo and Condition the Hair and Scalp 32

8 Unit 205 Promote products and services to clients in a salon 36 Unit 206 Cut women s Hair 39 Unit 207 Colour and Lighten Hair 43 Unit 208 Perm and Neutralise Hair 47 Unit 209 The Art of Dressing Hair 51 Unit 210 Cut Men s Hair 55 Unit 211 Cut Facial Hair 59 Unit 213 Display Stock to Promote Sales in a Salon 63 Unit 215 Provide Scalp Massage Services 66 Unit 216 Salon Reception Duties 71 Unit 217 Style and Finish African Type Hair 75 Unit 218 Relax African Type Hair 79 Unit 104 Styling men s hair 83 Appendix 1 Connections to other qualifications and NOS 86 Appendix 2 The wider curriculum 88 4 Level 2 Diploma in women s Hairdressing ( south africa ) City & Guilds Believe you can Level 2 Diploma in women s Hairdressing ( south africa ) 5 1 Introduction to the qualifications This document contains the information that centres need to offer the following qualifications.

9 Qualification titles and Level City & Guilds qualification numbers Ofqual accreditation numbers Last registration date Last certification date Level 2 Diploma in women s Hairdressing 3002-72 500/9051/3 31/01/2015 31/01/2017 The following documents contain essential information on City & Guilds qualifications and should be referred to in conjunction with this handbook. These documents are available on line from Publication Content Providing City & Guilds qualifications a guide to centre and qualification approval This provides detailed information about the processes which must be followed and requirements which must be met for a centre to achieve approved centre status, or to offer a particular qualification.

10 Ensuring quality This has updates on City & Guilds assessment and policy issues Walled Garden This contains details of the qualification structure, registration and certification procedures and fees. Qualifications summary These qualifications are based on National Occupational Standards. They are preparation for work qualifications which require learners to develop skills and knowledge. 6 Level 2 Diploma in women s Hairdressing ( south africa ) Opportunities for progression The Level 2 Diplomas/Certificates/Awards in Hairdressing and Barbering are suitable for people who have taken a Level 2 or Level 1 qualification, and/or have been working in the industry and are looking to accredit their skills and knowledge.