This qualification is based on the national occupational standards for hairdressing and includes all the required elements to work effectively as a junior
hairdresser/stylist. Learners must achieve all mandatory units, which include:

Mandatory units covered:

• UG31G20 A/601/5867 Ensure responsibility for actions to reduce risks to health and safety
• UG21G17 L/601/0933 Give customers a positive impression of yourself and your
  organisation
• UN211G7 D/600/1265 Advise and consult with clients
• UN20GH8 L/600/1214 Shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp
• UN20GH9 D/600/1038 Change hair colour
• UN2GH12 H/600/1039 Cut hair using basic techniques
• UN2GH10 F/600/1002 Style and finish hair 6 50
• UN2GH11 Y/600/1216 Set and dress hair

Optional units covered :

• UG211G4 Y/600/1264 Fulfil salon reception duties
• L/600/1004 Plait and twist hair

Throughout this qualification, learners will develop their knowledge and understanding of relevant anatomy and physiology and health and safety. They will
also develop the knowledge, understanding and skills to advise and consult with clients and then provide a complete hairdressing service which includes shampooing
and conditioning, colouring, cutting and setting, dressing, and styling and finishing hair. In parallel, learners will develop their communication and customer service skills, their awareness of environmental sustainability and their commercial skills, all of which are valued highly by employers. Problem-solving and research skills will
also be developed. In addition to completing mandatory units, learners are required to achieve nine credits from optional units which include (this list is not exhaustive): remove hair extensions, relax hair, perm and neutralise hair, plait and twist hair, and temporarily attach hair to enhance a style.