5 www.preston.ac.uk Lynsey decided to join the Hairdressing Level 3 course to build upon her existing hairdressing skills, become more creative in her work and to feel more confident working within this fast-paced industry. After successfully completing the Level 2 qualification and learning so much from it, the decision to move onto the next course level was an easy decision. Lynsey says, “I love how I can use my own ideas to create new styles, as well as learning new skills at the same time.” On completion of the course, Lynsey plans to launch her own business, working from home in a newly built salon in her back garden. Nathan decided to join the ILM Leadership and Management Level 5 course to further develop his leadership skills and to help reflect upon how his leadership style both impacts and influences the behaviours of those within his team. Enjoying the programme and keen to explore the motivating people and effective leadership modules in more detail, Nathan commented: “The course offers a good balance of theory and practical discussion, with assessment by way of reflective report writing. The course is allowing me to develop my skills in the context of my current employment.” Mike joined the Level 2 Barbering Diploma, with no prior barbering experience, and quickly learnt a variety of techniques and basic skills that would set him up for future success. Now a fulltime barber, Mike is enjoying a highly successful barbering career as a self-employed barber with a busy and varied client list. As an adult learner, Mike juggled his course, work placement and paid employment as a DJ, to allow him to learn from experienced barbers, whilst advancing his skills and applying the theory learnt from the course into practice. Commenting, Mike said: “As an adult, I was really quite apprehensive about returning to college but I didn’t feel out of place once. Preston College has a real community feel and the course is structured in such a way that the more you put in, the more you got out, which I loved!” MIKE BARBERING LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA LYNSEY HAIRDRESSING LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA NATHAN ILM LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT LEVEL 5 CERTIFICATE
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