Hairdressing (Womens & Mens) - Level 2 - Dartford

North Kent Colleges Group

Oakfield Lane, DARTFORD, DA1 2JT

National Diploma (BTEC)

Level 2

Available start dates

Wednesday, 08 September 2027

NKC Dartford College

1 Year(s)

Full time

Not applicable

Application Instructions

Applications Open -

Applications Close - 13th August 2027 for application forms - please visit www.northkent.ac.uk if applying after this date for GCSE Open Events and Open Enrolment Dates.

How to Apply - Apply through Careers East Sussex

PLEASE NOTE - Popular courses can fill up quickly so apply early to avoid disappointment

Course Summary

North Kent College is proud to be one of only seven partner colleges working with Lee Stafford Education, offering students a unique opportunity to train under a programme developed by Lee Stafford himself in collaboration with Further Education specialists.

This is more than a celebrity endorsement. The Lee Stafford Academy delivers a cutting-edge curriculum designed to inspire and elevate aspiring hair professionals. Students and staff alike benefit from exclusive training in Lee Stafford's signature "recipes"—21 step-by-step guides covering foundational techniques in cutting, styling, colouring, and perming. These recipes reflect real-world salon practices.

Course Details

VTCT Skills iTec Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing and Barbering is a qualification that has been specifically designed to provide the essential practical skills and knowledge for a career in hairdressing and barbering. This qualification covers core skills like cutting, shampooing, styling, and finishing hair for both men and women, and includes units on health and safety in a salon environment.

Units include:

Client consultation for hair services
Follow health and safety practice in the salon
Promote products and services to clients in a salon Salon reception duties
Shampoo and condition the hair and scalp
The art of dressing hair Cut women's hair
Styling men's hair
Cut men's hair
Cut facial hair
Colour and lighten hair
The art of colouring hair Perm and neutralise hair

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Assessment is continuous throughout the course. You will be assessed using a variety of methods including observation, oral questioning, written questioning, online exams and assignment work.

Approximately 16 online exams Approximately 56 practical performance observations.

Entry requirements

A genuine interest in the hairdressing industry. A satisfactory school report to include evidence of attendance above 85% and good behaviour and attitude. Completion of GCSEs and an achievement of 3 GCSEs grade 3 or above. Must include English and Maths or equivalent functional skills qualification in English & Maths. Your enrolment is also subject to a successful interview, written task and completion of a practical skills assessment during taster days.

Your next steps...

Achieving the Level 2 Hairdressing and Barbering qualification opens the door to a wide range of exciting career paths and further study options. With industry-ready experience, students may choose to:

Progress to further development of skills and knowledge
Enrol onto Level 3 Hairdressing to learn advanced hair techniques
Launch a career as a qualified junior stylist, working in salons or freelance. Expand into related industries, such as Beauty Therapy or Make-Up Artistry, by enrolling in complementary programmes.

This qualification provides a strong foundation for both employment and further education, supporting a lifelong career in the dynamic and creative world of hairdressing.

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