Hairdressing
Qualification Gained: Vocational Training Charitable Trust Diploma in Hairdressing Studies
Study LevelLevel 2 Course TypeAdult Duration1 Academic Year Start DateSeptember 2025 Study ModePart-time LocationDavid Hockney BuildingOverview
Start your career in Hairdressing today!
This qualification designed for adults aspiring to build a career as a hairstylist. This course goes beyond the basics, offering a hands-on approach where you’ll master a variety of techniques including cutting, colouring, styling, and finishing hair. You’ll also gain essential knowledge about client consultation, health and safety in the salon, and the latest industry trends.
You will need to commit to attending two evening sessions per week and be prepared to undertake independent study outside of class. Additionally, you will be required to purchase a professional hairdressing kit and source clients for practical assessments.
Why choose this course?
- Flexible evening classes, ideal for balancing studies with other commitments.
- Gain practical experience by working on real clients for assessments.
- Recognised VTCT qualification to kickstart your career in hairdressing.
Your career in hairdressing starts here, apply now.
Key Info
Skills you’ll develop:
- Hair cutting, colouring, styling, and finishing techniques.
- Client consultation and effective communication skills.
- Health, safety, and hygiene practices in a salon environment.
- Time management and organisational skills.
- Problem-solving and adaptability when working with client requests.
- Confidence in working independently and as part of a team.
- Creativity and attention to detail in hair design.
- The art of dressing hair
- Client consultation for hair services
- Follow health and safety practice in the salon
- Working in the hair industry
- Cut women’s hair
- Colour and lighten hair
- Shampoo and condition the hair and scalp
- The art of colouring hair
You should have an interest in the subject and have achieved a minimum of 3 GCSEs at grade 3/D or above, including GCSE English at a grade 3 and GCSE Maths at a grade 2.
Level 1 qualifications with a minimum of Level 1 in English and Maths are also considered.
Your progress will be evaluated through:
- Observed practical work on real clients
- Online exams
Successful completion of this course offers progression to a Level 3 NVQ course, or employment.
If you have any questions or require any additional information, please contact [email protected]
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