Level 4 Certificate in Trichology for Hairdressers Scheme
This table offers an at-a-glance overview of the Level 4 Certificate in Trichology for Hairdressers. Each row is colour-coded to represent a different module—making it easy to see how the course is organised into key learning areas. These distinguish each stage of learning, guiding you through a logical learning journey from the foundations of anatomy and science, through practical trichology service, and onto advanced topics like nutrition and product chemistry.
The sequence of modules is carefully designed to build understanding step by step, and each module includes clear evidence requirements. This ensures that as you progress, not only is essential content covered but we can also ensure the necessary standards for assessment and professional competence have been met. Use the colours as a quick reference to track progress and see how all parts of the curriculum fit together for a comprehensive trichology education.
| iUHB249 Anatomy and Physiology for Trichology |
| iUHB250 Provide a Trichology Service |
| iUHB262 Role of Nutrition in Trichology |
| iUHB275 Controlling Risk in Trichology Practice |
| iUHB263 Concepts of Science in Trichology |
| iUCO65 Chemistry of Hair and Beauty Products |
| Module | Topics | Staff | Timescale | Activity | Evidence of Completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Module 1 | Cells and Tissues | Course Director | Week 1 | Academic induction | MCQ attempted later, after module 5 content learnt |
| Integumentary system Hair growth cycle |
Week 2 Week 3 |
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| Module 3 | Conditions of the Hair and Scalp | Course Director | Week 4: Then ongoing | Knowledge imported into A&P and consultations | |
| Digestive system | Course Director | Week 5 | Used as precursor for nutrition assignment in Module 8 | ||
| Food Groups | Course Director | ||||
| Module 4 | Controlling risk in Trichology Practice | Course Director | Week 6 (Assignment guidance, 4 weeks to write) Week 10 |
Assignment submission | Written assignment 1: Controlling risk in trichology practice |
| Intro to consultation and reflective process: | Course Director | Week 11 | Mentor assigned; 1st 1-2-1 | Scenarios, 1 & 2 | |
| Module 5 | Blood and the Heart Endocrine and Hormones Lymphatic system Allergic reactions |
Course Director | Week 12 Week 13 Week 14 Week 15-17 |
Revision guidance | External MCQ exam date: agreed and arranged External MCQ Exam attempted |
| Module 6 | Concepts of Science | Course Director | Week 19 (Assignment guidance, 4 weeks to write) Week 23 |
Written assignment 2: Concepts of science | |
| Consultations and reflections | Course Director/Mentor | Week 24 | Follow up 1-2-1 | Consultation and reflective journal entry 1 | |
| Module 7 | Chemistry of Hair and Beauty Products | Course Director | Week 25 (Assignment guidance, 4 weeks to write and revise for exam) Week 29 |
Written assignment 3: Chemistry of hair and beauty products External MCQ exam attempted |
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| Consultations and reflections | Course Director | Week 30 | Consultation and reflective journal entries 2 and 3 | ||
| Module 8 | Nutrition Assignment | Course Director | Weeks 31-35 | Written assignment 4: The role of nutrition in trichology | |
| Consultations and reflections | Course Director | Weeks 31-34 Week 35 Week 36 |
Ongoing feedback | C4-C6 C7 – Video consultation C8 Consultation observed via Zoom |