Basic Haircutting (5 cr)
Code: VAL25010-3001
General information
Enrollment
15.06.2025 - 02.11.2025
Timing
03.11.2025 - 31.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Vasa, Wolffskavägen 31
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Beauty and Cosmetics
- Degree Programme in Beauty Care
Teachers
- Anna-Lotta Mörk-Nygård
Teacher in charge
Anna-Lotta Mörk-Nygård
Objective
•Students are familiar with basic hair cutting techniques and can perform them at a basic level.
•Students can identify and use different tools and equipment necessary for hair cutting and trimming.
•Students understand the use of hair clippers in hair trimming and can apply correct techniques to achieve desired results.
•Students have knowledge about different hair types and how they influence cutting techniques.
•Students understand the importance of hygiene and safety standards in a professional hairdressing environment and can apply these practices.
Content
•Basic Hair Cutting
•Trimming Hair
•Tools and Equipment
•Hair Types
•Hygiene and Safety
Location and time
Autumn 2025, Campus Alere
Materials
Study material on Moodle.
According to the Lecturers Instructions
Teaching methods
Lectures, demonstrations, practical exercises, self studies
Exam schedules
Examination consists of submitted assignments and practical work carried out during the course
Completion alternatives
Approved practical assignments and course assignments. The student's active participation is central due to the course's intensive schedule.
Feedback is given for the assignments.
Student workload
The students work 27 hours/cp.
In class: 38hrs
Self study: 97hrs
Total: 135hrs
Further information
More information is given at course introduction
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student has partly followed the instructions of the assignments and demonstrates superficial competence and basic understanding of the subject.
The content of submitted assignments are satisfactory.
The student has participated in the course, but the commitment and activity have been low or satisfactory.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student has almost or has fullfilled the instructions of the assignments and demonstrates good or eminently good competence within the subject.
The content of submitted assignments are good or eminently good.
The student has participated or participated actively in the course and demonstrates commitment for content of the course and course assignments.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student has fulfilled the instructions of the assignments.
The content of submitted assignments are excellent and exceptionally executed.
The student has been active during the course and demonstrates extra commitment and interest for content of the course and course assignments.
The student has an immerse competence and shows a deeper understanding of the subject in relation to the upcoming profession.
Assessment methods and criteria
The course is evaluated based on grades (0-5) for assignments. The average of the grades for assignments form the final grade in the course.
Assessment criteria, fail (0)
The student has not followed the instructions of the assignment and shows especially vague competences within the theme.
The assignments are inadequate or lacking.
The student has not participated or contributed anything during the course.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
The student has partly followed the instructions of the assignments and demonstrates superficial competence and basic understanding of the subject.
The content of submitted assignments are satisfactory.
The student has participated in the course, but the commitment and activity have been low or satisfactory.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
The student has almost or has fullfilled the instructions of the assignments and demonstrates good or eminently good competence within the subject.
The content of submitted assignments are good or eminently good.
The student has participated or participated actively in the course and demonstrates commitment for content of the course and course assignments.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student has fulfilled the instructions of the assignments.
The content of submitted assignments are excellent and exceptionally executed.
The student has been active during the course and demonstrates extra commitment and interest for content of the course and course assignments.
The student has an immerse competence and shows a deeper understanding of the subject in relation to the upcoming profession.
Qualifications
Hair Design and Hair Care or Hair