Hairdressing - Level 2 Diploma

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This course will help you develop the necessary skills, experience, and techniques to become a qualified hairdresser.

You will learn practical skills for a range of salon activities, from conducting client consultations to cutting and dressing hair. The course will explore how different shampoos and conditioners affect the hair and scalp, and you will study a variety of colouring and lightening products and techniques.

You will learn how to work in accordance with health and safety procedures to ensure the well-being of your clients, your colleagues, and yourself. As well as working in the college's own hairdressing salon, you will also have the opportunity to do a period of work experience. You will also work on improving your English and Maths skills.

Topics covered can include:

• Promoting additional services or products to clients
• Providing hairdressing consultation services
• Cutting hair using basic techniques
• Colouring hair using a variety of techniques
• Styling and dressing hair
• Perming hair
• Shampooing and conditioning hair
• Creating an image based on a theme
• Working with colleagues within beauty-related industries
• Health and Safety

You will need:

• Functional Skills at Entry Level 3 or above in English or Maths, or equivalent

All applicants must have an interview and assessment to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

You will be assessed through a portfolio of evidence, collected from written assessments, presentations, witness statements and practice observation.

AGED 16 - 18

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31st August 2025 before the start date of the course, and you have the legal right to remain in the UK for the duration of your course then your study with us will be free.

Please see here for the documents you need to show us.

Some courses have additional costs, such as specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

Adults - LEVEL 2

This course may be free for you if you meet certain conditions:

• If you are not working or have a low income. You need to show proof of your income or benefits.
• If you are aged 19-23 and you do not have the equivalent of five GCSEs at grade 9-4. You need to show us proof of any qualifications you already have.
• Residency rules apply. You need to show you have permission to live, work and study in the UK without conditions.
• There are some exceptions, such as certain visa types.

Check here which documents you need to show us, and which visa types are allowed.

If you do not meet the residency rules, you can still enrol on the course but you may have to pay some fees. All applicants are fee-assessed during enrolment.

If you are not eligible for a free or reduced-cost course, you need to pay the full fee.

Some courses have additional costs, such as for specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

Although the progression route to Level 3 is not automatic, following successful completion of this course you may progress onto:

• Apprenticeships
• Level 2 Hairdressing
• Level 3 Hairdressing
• Employment - You may go straight into employment as a junior stylist

The course also provides skills transferable to other subject areas such as Beauty Therapy, Nail Technology and Barbering.

This course will equip you with practical skills for a range of salon activities, from conducting client consultations to cutting and dressing hair. You will learn how different shampoos and conditioners affect the hair and scalp, and will explore a variety of colouring and lightening products and techniques.

You will learn how to work in accordance with health and safety procedures to ensure the well-being of your clients, your colleagues, and yourself. As well as working in the college's own hairdressing salon, you will also have the opportunity to do a period of work experience. You will also work on improving your English and Maths skills.

Topics covered can include:

• Promoting additional services or products to clients
• Providing hairdressing consultation services
• Cutting hair using basic techniques
• Colouring hair using a variety of techniques
• Styling and dressing hair
• Perming hair
• Shampooing and conditioning hair
• Creating an image based on a theme
• Working with colleagues within beauty-related industries
• Health and Safety

You will need:

• Four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English Language and Maths or equivalent Level 1 qualification
• A reference from your previous school/college

All applicants must have an interview and assessment to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

You will be assessed on the practical work that you do in the hairdressing salon.

AGED 16 - 18

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31st August 2025 before the start date of the course, and you have the legal right to remain in the UK for the duration of your course then your study with us will be free.

Please see here for the documents you need to show us.

Some courses have additional costs, such as specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

Adults - LEVEL 2

This course may be free for you if you meet certain conditions:

• If you are not working or have a low income. You need to show proof of your income or benefits.
• If you are aged 19-23 and you do not have the equivalent of five GCSEs at grade 9-4. You need to show us proof of any qualifications you already have.
• Residency rules apply. You need to show you have permission to live, work and study in the UK without conditions.
• There are some exceptions, such as certain visa types.

Check here which documents you need to show us, and which visa types are allowed.

If you do not meet the residency rules, you can still enrol on the course but you may have to pay some fees. All applicants are fee-assessed during enrolment.

If you are not eligible for a free or reduced-cost course, you need to pay the full fee.

Some courses have additional costs, such as for specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

On successful completion of the course you can develop your skills further through a range of courses in Level 3, and above, courses in hairdressing, or progress to employment. 

This course will help you develop the necessary skills, experience, and techniques to become a qualified hairdresser.

You will learn practical skills for a range of salon activities, from conducting client consultations to cutting and dressing hair. The course will explore how different shampoos and conditioners affect the hair and scalp, and you will study a variety of colouring and lighting products and techniques.

You will learn how to work by health and safety procedures to ensure the well-being of your clients, your colleagues, and yourself. As well as working in the college's hairdressing salon, you will also have the opportunity to have a period of work experience. You will also work on improving your English and Maths skills.

Topics covered can include:

• Promoting additional services or products to clients
• Providing hairdressing consultation services
• Cutting hair using basic techniques
• Colouring hair using a variety of techniques
• Styling and dressing hair
• Perming hair
• Shampooing and conditioning hair
• Creating an image based on a theme
• Working with colleagues within beauty-related industries
• Health and Safety

You will need:

• Functional Skills at Entry Level 3 or above in English or Maths, or equivalent

All applicants must have an interview and assessment to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

You will be assessed through a portfolio of evidence, collected from written assessments, presentations, witness statements and practice observation.

AGED 16 - 18

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31st August 2025 before the start date of the course, and you have the legal right to remain in the UK for the duration of your course then your study with us will be free.

Please see here for the documents you need to show us.

Some courses have additional costs, such as specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

Adults - LEVEL 2

This course may be free for you if you meet certain conditions:

• If you are not working or have a low income. You need to show proof of your income or benefits.
• If you are aged 19-23 and you do not have the equivalent of five GCSEs at grade 9-4. You need to show us proof of any qualifications you already have.
• Residency rules apply. You need to show you have permission to live, work and study in the UK without conditions.
• There are some exceptions, such as certain visa types.

Check here which documents you need to show us, and which visa types are allowed.

If you do not meet the residency rules, you can still enrol on the course but you may have to pay some fees. All applicants are fee-assessed during enrolment.

If you are not eligible for a free or reduced-cost course, you need to pay the full fee.

Some courses have additional costs, such as for specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

Although the progression route to Level 3 is not automatic, following successful completion of this course you may progress onto: - ApprenticeshipsLevel 2 HairdressingLevel 3 Hairdressing- Full timeLevel 3 hairdressing - EmploymentYou may go straight into employment as a junior stylist. The course also provides skills transferable to other subject areas such as Beauty Therapy, Nail Technology and Barbering.