Hairdressing
Qualification Gained: Vocational Training Charitable Trust Diploma in Hairdressing Studies
Study LevelLevel 2 Course TypeSchool Leavers Duration1 Academic Year Start DateSeptember 2025 Study ModeFull-time LocationDavid Hockney BuildingOverview
Brush up on your skills with our Hairdressing course!
Our course is designed to give you the skills and confidence to style, cut, and colour like a pro. You’ll work with real clients in fully-equipped salons using professional products, learning from experienced industry professionals. Along the way, you’ll master customer service, discover the latest trends, and build a strong foundation for your future in the hair industry.
Why choose this course?
- Hands-On Experience – Work on real clients in professional salons, gaining practical skills from day one.
- Expert Guidance – Learn from highly qualified industry professionals and guest artists from leading hair brands.
- Extra Opportunities – Boost your skills with masterclasses in cutting and colouring, enter exciting competitions, and explore hair exhibitions and local business visits.
- Work Experience – Complete 30 hours of valuable work experience to strengthen your CV and build industry connections.
This course is perfect for you if:
- You enjoy working with people and want to build strong client relationships.
- You’re eager to learn hands-on skills and gain real-world experience.
- You dream of a future career in salons, freelancing, or even running your own business.
Apply now and start your journey to becoming a professional hairdresser.
Key Info
Skills you’ll develop:
- Creative Hair Techniques — Master cutting, colouring, blow-drying, setting, and styling hair.
- Communication Skills — Build confidence in talking to clients and providing professional consultations.
- Customer Service — Learn how to create a welcoming salon experience and manage a real reception desk.
- Attention to Detail — Perfect your precision in cutting and colouring to achieve high-quality results.
- Time Management — Work efficiently in a busy salon setting, balancing appointments and tasks.
- Teamwork — Collaborate with classmates and staff in a supportive, professional environment.
- Problem-Solving — Handle client requests and challenges with creativity and professionalism.
- Working in the hair industry
- Follow health and safety practice in a salon
- Client consultation for hair services
- Shampoo and condition the hair and scalp
- The art of dressing hair
- Cut hair using hairdressing techniques
- The art of colouring hair
- Colour and lighten hair
Entry to this course requires requires grade 3 or above in GCSE English Language and Maths.
You will be required to attend an interview in which you will be expected to complete a dexterity skills assessment and an individual interview.
Your progress will be evaluated through:
- Observed practical work on real clients
- Online exams
- Assignments
Practice behind the chair and gain real industry experience!
For this course will complete 30 hours of work experience where you’ll dive into the world of work and gain the skills employers are looking for. You will:
- Get hands-on and work on real projects.
- Boost your confidence and learn how to plan tasks, meet deadlines, and make smart decisions.
- Collaborate with professionals and see how great ideas come to life when people work together.
- Understand how to maintain a safe and productive work environment.
- Be part of a workplace that values diversity and promotes equality.
You’ll have hands-on experience to showcase on your CV, demonstrating your industry skills to employers.
After completing this course, you’ll be ready to pursue:
- Progression to our Hairdressing Level 3 course.
- Apprenticeships in Hairdressing, Barbering and Salon Management.
- Roles such as Junior Hair Stylist, Colour Technician and Salon Assistant.
If you have any questions or require any additional information, please contact [email protected]
Disclaimer: Our prospectus, college documents and website are simply here to offer a guide. We accept no liability for any inaccurate statements and are not responsible for any negative outcomes if you rely on an inaccurate statement. We reserve the right to withdraw any programmes or service at any time.
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