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Marvell Hair Academy

Frequently Asked Questions

The course is one year but you can complete in less if you put in the time and gain competent assessments. Guided learning hours for an NVQ level 2 is 561.

No the fees can be spread over manageable monthly payments.

The course is flexible, learners can complete some work remotely and book to come in using our academy calendar app for workshops and assessments.  We have two long days per week 10-9 so that those with work/family commitments can work around them.

You have to be disciplined.
You are expected to complete theory work at home and some practical to practice the skills learnt in the work shop session each week.

No all skills learnt at NVQ level 1 are included in the NVQ level 2.

You can continue your course with us, however additional fees will apply.

Yes our learners are encouraged to shadow one of the stylists for the day. This time can be used to observe real salon services as well as help and assist the stylist. Level 3 students are offered the opportunity to rent a chair in the academy to help build up their clientele and give them experience of owning their own business. This is all under the watchful eye of an assessor.

Please don’t hesitate to call us or pop in if you have any questions about any of our courses!

  • Make sure you speak to the salon yourself and don’t get anyone to do it on your behalf. This shows willingness and initiative. 
  • Visit the salon. Try to avoid busy times of day when they may not be able to speak to you. 
  • Ensure that you look your best, that your hair is clean and your make up is fresh and not too heavy. Wear fashionable clothes, hair dressing is a fashion business and personal image is important. However, don’t wear something too revealing or sportswear. 
  • Offer to complete some free of charge work. This will give them a chance to see how hardworking and serious you are about becoming a hairdresser. It will also give you a chance to see life in a salon. 
  • If you secure a place at the salon, let them know that you have spoken with us and that you would be able to complete your training with us. You will both need to arrange to come to the academy to fill in the paperwork. They can contact us if they need to know anything at info@marvellhairacademy.co.uk 
  • Finally, good luck and don’t forget to let us know once you have your place in the salon. 

If you are looking to stay here because you are travelling from afar we have found details of some nearby hotels to help you when choosing accommodation. 

 

Travel lodge Swindon West 

Unit 1-3 Barnfield Close 

Swindon 

SN2  2DP 

Tel: 08719846550 

Standard room from £42 

 

Campanile Hotel Swindon 

Delta Business Park 

Swindon 

SN5 7XG 

Tel: 01793514777 

Standard room from £40 

 

Premier In Swindon West 

Great Western Way 

Swindon 

SN5  8UY 

Tel: 08715279068 

Standard room from £46 

Salon Experience

All of our students at the Marvell Hair Academy are given the opportunity to experience working in a real salon.

This provides not only the chance to put in to practice the skills our students have learnt at the academy but also the opportunity to establish the social & organisational skills required to be successful in hairdressing as a career.

As an NVQ level 3 student you are able to rent a chair in our Academy. This will help you to build up your clientele, teach you how to run your own business, as well as increase your confidence as a senior stylist. All under the watchful eye of an assessor should you need any advice and support.