Hairdressing Level 2 Certificate

You can only apply for one course type on an application.

Applying for A-Levels and/or V-Levels? You can choose to study three A-Levels or create a mixed programme combining A-Levels with other qualifications, including the new V-Levels. You will select the courses from a list of relevant subjects when you apply.

Applying for T-Levels? T-Levels are full-time courses that allow you to focus on one subject.

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We accept applications to more than one campus; however once you have attended an interview session and received an offer from us, you will need to confirm your first-choice course and the campus you want to study at.

During the Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing you will learn a range of essential and practical skills and knowledge, which will equip you to seek employment or further training within the hairdressing Industry. The skills include carrying out services such as; shampooing, conditioning, styling, dressing and setting hair, cutting and colouring. Level 2 Hairdressing is the starting point within your hairdressing career.

This Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing aims to provide you with a range of essential and practical skills and knowledge, which will equip you to seek employment or further training within the hairdressing Industry. The skills include carrying out services such as; shampooing, conditioning, styling, dressing and setting hair, cutting and colouring. This qualification covers all the core skills you will need to progress to further learning and training, or to enter the world of work within the hairdressing industries. You will study the following mandatory content: * Principles of hairdressing and barbering services * Shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp * Style, set and dress hair * Cut hair using basic techniques * Colour and lighten hair

Portfolio of photographic evidence, assignments and exams.

Minimum four grade 3-9 at GCSE or successful completion of the Level 1 course, and English Language or maths at grade 3.

Progress onto Level 3 Hairdressing or beauty therapy or make up level 2 dependent on your career aims.