Curriculum for Hairdressing VG3 / in-service training at a training establishment (FRI3-01)

Hairdressing has long traditions, and shall satisfy society's needs for professional hair care and hairstyling design. Hairdressing shall contribute to innovation by working from an international perspective. It shall form the basis for and experience with development and production of hairdressing work at a company.

Learning in the subject shall stimulate creativity in formulating designs, problem solving and selection of working methods in hairdressing. Learning in the subject shall contribute to developing skills in practical planning, execution and documentation of one's own hairdressing work. Furthermore, learning in the subject shall contribute to an understanding of the relationship between production, resource management, market and economy, as well as national and international hairdressing trends. Learning in the subject shall also contribute to an awareness of ethical problems tied to hairdressing.

Learning in the subject shall emphasise practical and holistic work in hairstyling design, tools, products and techniques as a basis for developing crafts skills and knowledge. Learning in the subject shall contribute to developing social competence, with special emphasis on customer service and communication. Training completed and passed in the subject will lead to an examination for a Journeyman's Certificate in the trade. The professional title is Hairdresser.