Hairdressing vocational teacher

Hairdressing vocational teachers instruct students in their specialised field of study, hairdressing, which is predominantly practical in nature. They provide theoretical instruction in service of the practical skills and techniques the students must subsequently master. Hairdressing vocational teachers monitor the students’ progress, assist individually when necessary, and evaluate their knowledge and performance on the subject of hairdressing through assignments, tests and examinations.

The following job titles also refer to hairdressing vocational teacher:

hairdressing instructor
vocational teacher of hairdressing
educator in hairdressing
hairdressing educator
vocational hairdressing teacher
vocational hairdressing instructor
hair stylist instructor
barbering teacher
barbering instructor
hair stylist trainer
barber instructor
hairdressing teacher

Associate’s degree is generally required to work as hairdressing vocational teacher. However, this requirement may differ in some countries.

ISCO skill level is defined as a function of the complexity and range of tasks and duties to be performed in an occupation. It is measured on a scale from 1 to 4, with 1 the lowest level and 4 the highest, by considering:

• the nature of the work performed in an occupation in relation to the characteristic tasks and duties
• the level of formal education required for competent performance of the tasks and duties involved and
• the amount of informal on-the-job training and/or previous experience in a related occupation required for competent performance of these tasks and duties.

Hairdressing vocational teacher is a Skill level 4 occupation.

These occupations, although different, require a lot of knowledge and skills similar to hairdressing vocational teacher.

hospitality vocational teacher
beauty vocational teacher
business administration vocational teacher
travel and tourism vocational teacher
business and marketing vocational teacher

These occupations require some skills and knowledge of hairdressing vocational teacher. They also require other skills and knowledge, but at a higher ISCO skill level, meaning these occupations are accessible from a position of hairdressing vocational teacher with a significant experience and/or extensive training.

This knowledge should be acquired through learning to fulfill the role of hairdressing vocational teacher.

Customer service: Processes and principles related to the customer, client, service user and to personal services; these may include procedures to evaluate customer’s or service user’s satisfaction.
Assessment processes: Various evaluation techniques, theories, and tools applicable in the assessment of students, participants in a programme, and employees. Different assessment strategies such as initial, formative, summative and self- assessment are used for varying purposes.
Learning difficulties: The learning disorders some students face in an academic context, especially Specific Learning Difficulties such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, and concentration deficit disorders.
Teamwork principles: The cooperation between people characterised by a unified commitment to achieving a given goal, participating equally, maintaining open communication, facilitating effective usage of ideas etc.
Hair: Human hair, its composition and interaction with various chemicals, environment factors and health issues.
Hairdressing: The processes of washing, cutting, curling, and arranging hair.
Curriculum objectives: The goals identified in curricula and defined learning outcomes.

These skills are necessary for the role of hairdressing vocational teacher.

Guarantee students’ safety: Ensure all students falling under an instructor or other person’s supervision are safe and accounted for. Follow safety precautions in the learning situation.
Assign homework: Provide additional exercises and assignments that the students will prepare at home, explain them in a clear way, and determine the deadline and evaluation method.
Prepare lesson content: Prepare content to be taught in class in accordance with curriculum objectives by drafting exercises, researching up-to-date examples etc.
Facilitate teamwork between students: Encourage students to cooperate with others in their learning by working in teams, for example through group activities.
Monitor developments in field of expertise: Keep up with new research, regulations, and other significant changes, labour market related or otherwise, occurring within the field of specialisation.
Observe student’s progress: Follow up on students’ learning progress and assess their achievements and needs.
Manage student relationships: Manage the relations between students and between student and teacher. Act as a just authority and create an environment of trust and stability.
Adapt teaching to student’s capabilities: Identify the learning struggles and successes of students. Select teaching and learning strategies that support students’ individual learning needs and goals.
Apply teaching strategies: Employ various approaches, learning styles, and channels to instruct students, such as communicating content in terms they can understand, organising talking points for clarity, and repeating arguments when necessary. Use a wide range of teaching devices and methodologies appropriate to the class content, the learners’ level, goals, and priorities.
Maintain students’ discipline: Make sure students follow the rules and code of behaviour established in the school and take the appropriate measures in case of violation or misbehaviour.
Assess students: Evaluate the students’ (academic) progress, achievements, course knowledge and skills through assignments, tests, and examinations. Diagnose their needs and track their progress, strengths, and weaknesses. Formulate a summative statement of the goals the student achieved.
Assist students with equipment: Provide assistance to students when working with (technical) equipment used in practice-based lessons and solve operational problems when necessary.
Teach customer service techniques: Teach techniques designed to maintain customer service standards at a satisfactory level.
Adapt instruction to labour market: Identify developments in the labour market and recognise their relevance to the training of students.
Give constructive feedback: Provide founded feedback through both criticism and praise in a respectful, clear, and consistent manner. Highlight achievements as well as mistakes and set up methods of formative assessment to evaluate work.
Perform classroom management: Maintain discipline and engage students during instruction.
Assist students in their learning: Support and coach students in their work, give learners practical support and encouragement.
Apply intercultural teaching strategies: Ensure that the content, methods, materials and the general learning experience is inclusive for all students and takes into account the expectations and experiences of learners from diverse cultural backgrounds. Explore individual and social stereotypes and develop cross-cultural teaching strategies.
Work in vocational school: Work in a vocational school that instructs students in practical courses.
Develop course outline: Research and establish an outline of the course to be taught and calculate a time frame for the instructional plan in accordance with school regulations and curriculum objectives.

This knowledge is sometimes, but not always, required for the role of hairdressing vocational teacher. However, mastering this knowledge allows you to have more opportunities for career development.

Hair cutting techniques: Various techniques that can be used in the process of cutting a person’s hair, such as layering, slicing, and face framing.
Hair colouring: The theory and practice of colouring a hairstyle and various process steps and types such as bleaching, highlights, and balayage.
Salon management: The managing aspects of running a cosmetology-related business, such as leadership, organisation, and communication.
Disability types: The nature and types of disabilities affecting the human beings such as physical, cognitive, mental, sensory, emotional or developmental and the specific needs and access requirements of disabled people.
Cosmetics: The various types of substances used to enhance the appearance of the human body.
Barbering techniques: The various techniques used for cutting and grooming male hairstyles and beards, such as shaping, graduating, and blending.
Hair products: The qualities and applications of various styling products used on different types of hair, such as curling creams, hairspray, shampoos, and conditioners.

These skills and competences are sometimes, but not always, required for the role of hairdressing vocational teacher. However, mastering these skills and competences allows you to have more opportunities for career development.

Style hair: Style a person’s hair using the appropriate techniques and products.
Repair wigs: Maintain and repair damaged wigs for use in stage performances.
Dye wigs: Apply dyes to wigs to obtain the desired colour.
Maintain wigs: Organise, maintain and repair wigs and hairpieces.
Manage resources for educational purposes: Identify the necessary resources needed for learning purposes, such as materials in class or arranged transportation for a field trip. Apply for the corresponding budget and follow up on the orders.
Work safely with chemicals: Take the necessary precautions for storing, using and disposing chemical products.
Create wigs: Design and maintain wigs and hairpieces.
Decide on wig making process: Decide on what materials and techniques to use for performance wigs, and document the decision.
Work with virtual learning environments: Incorporate the use of online learning environments and platforms into the process of instruction.
Provide lesson materials: Ensure that the necessary materials for teaching a class, such as visual aids, are prepared, up-to-date, and present in the instruction space.
Dye hair: Dye hair using a special solution to change its colour.
Design hair style: Design the styles of hair based on the preference of the customer or on the creative vision of the director.

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References

1. Hairdressing vocational teacher – ESCO