Hair and Beauty - Level 2 Hairdressing, Cutting, Styling and Colouring Study Programme

This programme is designed to equip learners with the knowledge required at all levels to start your career in Hairdressing. It offers an exciting range of units for you to study in our modern well-equipped salons, supported by our team of highly skilled, highly qualified tutors. This course will assist learners with confidence, communication skills and prepare them for working life.

Future Career and Earning Potentials:

Hairdresser £14K-£30K

Hairdressing Salon Manager £18K-£30K

(Source: National Careers Service)

This study programme will cover a range of the topics and units at each level, some of which are listed below, including Health and Safety at all levels:

Level 2 Diploma Women's Hairdressing

• Advise and consult with clients

• Shampoo and condition hair and scalp

• Blow dry and style the hair

• Cutting

• Colour and lighten hair

• Style hair with electrical equipment

Level 2 Technical Certificate Cutting & Styling Services (Year 1)

• Principles and practices of hairdressing and barbering services

• Shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp

• Cut hair using basic techniques

• Style set and dress hair

• Plait and twist hair

Level 2 Technical Certificate Hair Colouring Services (Year 2)

• Principles and practices of hairdressing and barbering services

• Colour and Lighten

• Styling and Finishing services

• Perm & Neutralise hair

Level 2 Diploma- Practical assessment through observation of skills and oral questioning. Will need to produce a portfolio, undergo continual practical assessments, and complete continual online written testing for each unit.

Level 2 Technical certificate- Ongoing formative practical assessment. One external theory examination and one final synoptic practical assessment.

Level 1 An introduction to the Hair & Beauty Sector

No formal entry requirements

Level 2 Diploma Womens Hairdressing

5 GCSEs at grade 9-3

OR

Level 1 Hair & Beauty GCSE English and maths at grade 3

Level 2 Technical Certificate Cutting & Styling Services

5 GCSEs at grade 9-4 including English or maths

OR

Relevant Level 2 Diploma plus GCSE English and maths at grade 4

Further study

On successful completion and with the required English and maths grades you can progress through the levels.

Career Opportunities

Achievement of this qualification demonstrates to an employer that you have the essential skills and knowledge of health & safety and customer service to be employed as a Hairdresser.

This qualification could lead to a job as a Hairdresser working in one of the following establishments:

• Hairdressing salon

• Hotel

• Cruise Ship

• Salon Manager

• Self-employed Hairdresser