Hairdressing - NC Level 6 NC Level 6

What is special about this course?

This National Certificate (NC) is mainly aimed at candidates who are interested in pursuing a career in the hairdressing and barbering sectors.

Set at SCQF level 6, the NC is designed to meet industry needs and gives candidates the knowledge, understanding and skills to progress to further qualifications that will enable employment locally.

It also provides underpinning knowledge and understanding for the competence-based SVQs and some the more technical skills required in hairdressing.

Work Experience

Current Techniques in Long Hair: Basic

Reception Duties and Skills 

Hair Beauty and Make-up Personal Care and Appearance

Preparation for Hairdressing Technical Skills

Gents Scalp Massage

Communications

IT

Numeracy

How will I study my course?

  • Full Time

Face to Face

Where can I study my course?

    • UHI Orkney, Kirkwall

Start date

28th August 2023

Fees

For finance/funding information – please refer to UHI Orkney Finance.

For course fees – please email ocrevenue@uhi.ac.uk

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