Level three hairdressing students were able to show how their skills and confi dence had developed when they took part in an in house avant- garde themed competition. The winner on the day was Charlotte Race who later went on to enter an external hairdressing competition in Blackpool where she came a respectable 8th out of 56 entrants. y on the catwalk Earlier in the year, several of our students combined their talents to produce a jaw dropping catwalk extravaganza at the ' Look Good, Feel Good Fashion Show' which was held at the Holiday Inn hotel in Rotherham. The event enabled our hairdressing, media make- up, fashion and performing arts students to work together to create outstanding, stylish looking models through the creation of cutting edge fashion garments, funky hair styles and eye- catching make- up techniques! The fashion show was a fun and rewarding way for the team to show off their fantastic skills and to also improve their confi dence. Media make- up students were able to be creative during their involvement in the Miss South Yorkshire 2009 competition. The team worked alongside award winning hair stylists ' Wigs and Warpaint' to create the perfect look for each contestant as they took to the stage. The evening was a great opportunity for the students to show how they have blossomed into fully competent make- up artists who are now organised, professional and demonstrate a great range of skills. MISS SOUTH YORKSHIRE 31 make it happen

City and Guilds Hairdressing Level 1 FA111AT TCC FA111AR RVC A course for people wishing to gain basic hairdressing skills, enabling them to work as an assistant in salon areas. Your course will cover You will learn basic hairdressing operations, including shampooing and conditioning, assisting with colouring, styling hair and assisting with salon reception skills. You will also study salon health and safety, developing effective working relationships, preparing for hairdressing services and maintaining work areas. You must also carry out work in a real life salon as part of your course. You will also have the opportunity to gain qualifi cations in Functional Skills. Entry requirements You must have reading and writing skills above entry level 3. Candidates with GCSE grade E in English will be given priority. You should be able to communicate effectively. You will also be required to successfully complete an interview with a course tutor. You will be expected to purchase a uniform and hairdressing kit and pay for educational visits which form part of the course. Length of course One year Qualifi cation City and Guilds Level 1 in Hairdressing Assessment You will be continually assessed through practical observations, assignments, oral questions, online testing, which become a portfolio of evidence. Progression Choose to study a course such as the Level 2 in Hairdressing. Or you could seek employment as a trainee stylist or an assistant within a hairdressing salon. City and Guilds Hairdressing Level 2 FA211AT TCC FA211AR RVC A course for people wishing to gain a broader understanding of hairdressing in practice to work as a junior stylist. Your course will cover You will develop your skills in a range of hairdressing services including shampooing and conditioning hair and scalp, styling the hair using drying and setting techniques, basic cutting techniques, perming and neutralising, basic hair colouring techniques, salon reception duties, developing effective team work practices and salon health, safety and security. You must also carry out work placement in a salon as part of your course. You will also have the opportunity to gain qualifi cations in Functional Skills. Entry requirements You must have Hairdressing level 1 and GCSE grade D or above in English. You will also be required to successfully complete an interview with a course tutor, which will include some practical workshops. You will be expected to purchase a uniform and hairdressing kit and pay for educational visits which form part of the course. Length of course One year Qualifi cation City and Guilds Level 2 in Hairdressing Assessment You will be continually assessed through practical observations, assignments, oral questions, online testing, which become a portfolio of evidence. Progression Choose to study a course such as the Level 3 in Hairdressing or a gents barbering qualifi cation. Or you could seek employment as a junior stylist within a hairdressing salon. 32 make it happen