Introduction to Hairdressing SCQF Level 4

What is special about this course?

The world of hairdressing is continually evolving with new trends, techniques and products.  Take your first steps into the industry and build skills to create and maintain the latest styles with this introductory qualification.

Our training salons are equipped with the latest equipment and products where you can practice washing and blow drying hair and basic styling techniques. 

You will also have the opportunity to volunteer for projects such as fashion shows, organise fundraising events for charity and learn from industry experts. 

You will need to be passionate, creative, committed, and enjoy working with people. Throughout the course we focus on development of employability skills and the attitudes valued by employers. 

Support is available from student services and lecturers to assist you throughout your course.

Entry requirements

• There are no formal entry requirements for this course however your personal statement should reflect your passion for this subject.
• Applicants should have good manual dexterity and enjoy meeting and working with people.

You will cover the following units: 

• Prepare for hair services and maintain a personal appearance
• Personal development of effective working relationships
• Creative hairdressing images.
• Introduction to blow drying hair.
• Introduction to shampoo and conditioning hair.
• Introduction to setting
• Introduction to plait and twist hair
• Introduction to make up
• Communication 
• Hairdressing Theory 
• Competition Work

Fees

If you have been living in the UK for at least 3 years, are ordinary resident in Scotland before the course start date it is likely that you will not have to pay fees for your full time course.  Please check our Fee Waiver Policy.

Full time students will automatically receive the fee waiver if they are eligible. We will use the information provided on your course application form to determine whether you are eligible. 

Scottish students

Rest of UK students

For students normally domiciled in the rest of the UK (England, Wales and N. Ireland, including Channel Islands and the Isle of Man) and with a term time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:

International students

For students who do not normally reside in the UK, including EU/EEA and Swiss nationals without settled or pre-settled status in the UK, with a term-time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:

 Fees are payable on enrolment each academic year.

Please contact credit.control.ic@uhi.ac.uk if you have any further questions on fees.