Cosmetology
- Award
- NPA
- Campus
- Cardonald Campus
- SCQF Level
- 4
- SCQF Credit Points
- 24
The National Progression Award (NPA) Cosmetology will provide you with the opportunity to express your creativity in hairdressing and develop knowledge of health and safety. The practical learning activities will encourage you to develop and perfect a range of skills to achieve your award. You will be expected to complete home study to consolidate your learning.
Whilst this class is practical, you must also complete some written work in the form of a workbook, as well as a portfolio and short tests. Emphasis is placed upon employability skills, to prepare you for the workplace and further study.
Qualification Breakdown
National Progression Award in Cosmetology (G8GX 44) – SCQF Level 4
Working with Customers and Colleagues
- Cosmetology: Product Awareness
- Cosmetology: Career Options and Choices
- Cosmetology: Prepare and Assist in a Workplace Env
- Cosmetology: Hairdressing - Practical Skills
- Cosmetology: Health and Safety
- Long hair styling techniques (College Certificate)
- IT Skills (College Certificate)
Course assessment:
The course involves a mix of theory and practical work, written assessments, and portfolio production.
Entry requirements
You must have:
- Nat 4 Maths and/or English
- a keen interest in hair, be able to work as part of a team and have a caring approach.
You will be required to work on each other, so be prepared to apply shampoo techniques and to model for these treatments.
Attendance Pattern
You will attend college on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 13:30 - 16:00
Progression Pathways
After successful completion of your award, you will be given the opportunity of internal progression. This will be dependent on your attendance, commitment, and achievement. You will be offered the opportunity of further study in:
- National Certificate (NC) or National Qualification (NQ) course in Hairdressing, Barbering, Make- up Artistry, or Beauty Therapy. You may also need additional National qualifications for entry to this award.
After completing the NQ or NC, you can study a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Hairdressing, Beauty or even Make-up Artistry.
Employment Routes / Job Areas
You might go on to:
- A Modern Apprenticeship, leading to a Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) Levels 2 & 3 in Hairdressing, Barbering. Apprenticeships usually last for two years.
•With relevant work experience, you can be employed as a salon stylist, Barber, with further opportunities for career progression, as salon manager or even a salon owner.
How to Apply
When you click on the Apply button you will be redirected to create an application account for your chosen Senior Phase course.
- Use a personal email address and ensure your password is something that you will remember.
- You will receive an email asking you to confirm your account. This will take you to the application form.
- you will receive a link to the application portal within each email you receive - please use this link to track your application