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EVIP Beauty Easter Raffle

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EVIP beauty are raffling 4 Easter baskets (1 large, 3 Small), tickets are £1 per strip.  Profits will be donated to Parkhead Veterans Garden.  Tickets can be purchased from Tracy Hunter at our Easterhouse Campus.

Draw will be made on Tuesday 27th March 2018.

The baskets are also available to order £12 for the large basket (labelled as 1st prize) £8.50 for the small basket (labelled as 2nd & 3rd prize).  

Orders can be placed by emailing thunter@newsite.glasgowkelvin.ac.uk

Empowering Women – IWD18

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Level 6 beauty students from EH campus did their bit for empowering women at an International Womens' day event at Cranhill Development Centre yesterday where they offered female members of the community hand and arm massages and manicures.

They had a great time and did an excellent job of representing hardworking female students for GKC!

NQ Beauty with ESOL (Level 4/5)

Course Information

NQ BEAUTY WITH ESOL

The course has been designed to introduce you to basic Beauty skills whilst improving your English and developing essential skills for employability.

You will develop your skills by covering the following units, Introduction to Beauty, Make-up Artistry, Creative Nails, Health and Safety as well as a range of optional units to address current trends within the industry.

 
Entry
What you will learn
Duration
Progression
What you need to quality for entry to this course ...
  • A qualification at ESOL level 4 (or equivalent) is required.
  • Selection is based on a group information session, and individual interview.
  • A genuine interest and enthusiasm for the beauty industry is an advantage.

Method of assessment

Open book assessment is used to ensure underpinning knowledge. Practical skills are assessed through observation.

You will further enhance your practical skills by training in realistic salon environment providing a full range of Beauty treatments to paying clients

Course topics include:

  • Beauty Skills an Introduction
  • Creative Nail Finishes to Hands And Feet
  • Introduction to Eye Treatments
  • Lower Leg Waxing
  • Introduction to Back Massage
  • Cosmetology Make up Artistry
  • Communication
  • ESOL for Employability Level 5

Full Time

1 Academic Year

August - June.

On successful completion of this course you will be given the opportunity to progress to a Level 5 course within one of the following areas.

  • Beauty Therapy
  • Complimentary Therapies
  • Nail technician
  • Make-up Artistry

SVQ 3 Advanced Hairdressing Techniques

Course Information

SVQ 3 ADVANCED HAIRDRESSING TECHNIQUES

Advanced Creative Hairdressing

Get ready for the next level….

This creative year 3 will take your learning to another level where you will gain confidence through delivery of creative workshops with our team of educators. The introduction on creative cutting, colouring and styling will allow you to work independently within our live salons giving you the skills to create on trend looks and getting you industry ready.

Online style boards will enhance your employment opportunity with your fantastic digital showcase folio coupled with your social media evidence.

 
Entry
What you will learn
Duration
Progression
What you need to quality for entry to this course ...
  • Must be 18 year or over at the course start date.
  • L5 or equivalent qualification in Hairdressing
  • Applicants whose first language is not English should have a minimum ESOL  level 5 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses
  • A genuine interest and enthusiasm for the Hair industry
  • If you don’t meet entry requirements you may be directed to other College courses.

Course topics include:

  • Creatively style and dress hair
  • Creatively cut hair using a combination of techniques
  • Creatively colour and lighten hair
  • Hair colour correction services
  • Provide client consultation services
  • Develop, enhance and evaluate your creative hair dressing skills

Full Time

1 Academic Year

August - June.

Applicants wishing to study on a part-time basis will be considered.

On successful completion of this course, you will be given the opportunity to progress to a Hairdressing Year 2 course within one of the following areas.

  • HNC
  • Industry
  • Freelance hairdresser

NQ Creative Hairdressing with Barbering (Level 6)

Course Information

NQ CREATIVE HAIRDRESSING WITH BARBERING

Developing your Hairdressing skills

Get creative….

Continue your 2nd year of your hairdressing journey at Glasgow Kelvin where you will learn more advanced techniques in hairdressing and barbering.

Through practical working salons you will continue to develop your hairdressing skills and confidence. You will use Instagram to showcase your creativity and build your online folio.

Additionally, the creation of online digital folios will provide the opportunity to develop underpinning knowledge related to your practical learning.

 
Entry
What you will learn
Duration
Progression
What you need to quality for entry to this course ...
  • Must be 16 year or over at the course start date.
  • L5 or equivalent qualification in hairdressing.
  • Applicants whose first language is not English should have a minimum ESOL  level 5 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses
  • A genuine interest and enthusiasm for the Hair industry is an advantage.
  • If you don’t meet entry requirements you may be directed to other College courses.

Course units include:

  • Essential Colouring and Styling Techniques
  • Style for a total look
  • Hair colour and lightening
  • Basic Cutting
  • Combination Cutting
  • Gents Barbering
  • Digital Skills/ Social Media

Full Time

1 Academic Year

August - June.

On successful completion of this course, you will be given the opportunity to progress to a Hairdressing Year 2 course within one of the following areas.

  • Hairdressing Year 3
  • HNC
  • Progress into industry
  • Freelance hairdresser