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Hairdressing - Level 2 (Part time)

Course overview

The Level 2 Ladies Hairdressing qualification is the first stage of our professional hairdressing programme.

This qualification has been created for adult learners over 19 years of age and runs from September to June and is designed for people who wish to develop their skills in this sector.

You will cover essential areas of hairdressing, including technical skills (such as cutting and colouring), customer service skills to equip you for working in a salon, and essential knowledge regarding health and safety for the hair and beauty industry. It is strongly recommended that you obtain a placement (either paid or unpaid) with a local salon alongside the course, however this is not a mandatory requirement.

About the course

  • Client Consultation

  • Shampooing and Conditioning Hair

  • Plaiting and Twisting Techniques

  • The Art of Dressing Hair

  • Cutting Women's Hair

  • Health and Safety

  • Working in the Hair Industry

  • Creating an image based on a theme within the hair and beauty sector

Applicants must have Level 2 Functional Skills in English or the equivalent GCSE. ESOL learners should have achieved Level 1 in all 4 elements – speaking, listening, reading and writing. You will be asked to produce the evidence of the appropriate qualification.

The ideal candidate will be a good communicator and listener with excellent social skills, demonstrate a degree of artistic skills and flair, be highly dexterous, friendly and have physical stamina.

You will be expected to attend all sessions in full and participate in some self directed learning on a weekly basis. Good computer skills are an essential requirement to be able to access course materials and communicate with staff.

This will comprise of:

  • Practical Assessments

  • Exams

  • Assignments

Internal online exams will be taken periodically throughout the course for the mandatory units.

Practical skills will be assessed after training and practice, competence of practical skil

Successful students may choose to progress onto a VRQ Diploma to focus on colouring and advanced cutting skills.

A voluntary or paid work placement within a hairdressing salon is essential.

The full cost for this course is approximately £1698. If you are unemployed and in receipt of benefit or earning below the low wage threshold, the course is fully funded. If you are 19-23 you must have already achieved a full level 2 to qualify for the funding above. If you do not meet the criteria listed above, you will have to pay 50% of the fee.

Please note: all quoted fees are subject to change.

You will need to purchase a professional uniform and kit (order forms will be supplied on your first day in college).

The uniform must be worn at all times when in salon and in addition to this you must wear full black shoes.

Student Support Fund can be applied for, to support kit costs

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Key Information

Course Code
P00160
Subject Area
Hair and Beauty
Campus
City Campus