Hairdressing - NC Level 6 NC Level 6
Study mode: You study most days of the week and complete all course units /modules in the standard time., You take fewer course units/modules per week compared to full time.
Course type: NC Level 6
Start in: August
Learning mode: You attend classes in person at your local campus or learning centre., You complete a work-based activity to gain industry experience.
How: You attend classes at scheduled times, shown on your timetable., You are supported, monitored and assessed in a workplace.
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
- UHI Orkney, Kirkwall
Start date
24th August 2026
Fees
For finance/funding information – please refer to UHI Orkney Finance.
For course fees – please email ocrevenue@uhi.ac.uk
Apply for Hairdressing - NC Level 6 NC Level 6
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