How does an NVQ work?
 

An NVQ is assessed and marked in each of the following areas:

Written work and assignments:

The written work includes E.K.U. questions, official test papers and written assignments.

Theory work:

Work packs are designed for each unit. These enable students to research and learn all relevant information before being formally tested upon this. There are also additional theory sessions carried out by the tutors.

Practical work:

When students feel competent in a particular area, they will move on to work towards the practical assessments, which are observed by their tutor to ensure that all necessary requirements are met.

Each training day will consist of a combination of practical and written work. Salon sessions are organised to allow students to develop practical hairdressing skills and be assessed working on real clients.

Regular demonstrations are also incorporated into the training programme (including dressing, cutting and technical skills). Following this, students will be able to practice on “real heads”, but wherever possible students are encouraged to provide their own models such as family or friends.

Models

Hairdressing is a skill that requires constant practice and experience. Aston endeavour to provide practical models (i.e. real clients), but it is not always possible to arrange for the quantity or variety to cater for each individual’s specific assessment needs. Students are therefore encouraged to ask family and friends to make appointments.