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Women’s Hairdressing

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  • Course Type School Leaver
  • Subject Area Hairdressing, Beauty and Make-Up Artistry
  • Qualification VRQ2 Diploma
  • Study Mode: Full Time
  • Course Level Level 2
  • Location Hele Road Centre
  • Course Length 1 year
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Overview

This course is designed for learners who work in or wish to pursue a career within the hairdressing industry. This course will provide you with a range of essential practical skills and theory knowledge, which prepare you for employment or further training.

Who is this course for?

Choose this course if you wish to pursue a career in the hairdressing industry and enjoy being creative, artistic and working within a thriving environment.

The Level 2 VRQ Diploma in Women’s Hairdressing provides the necessary foundation skills and knowledge that will prepare you for the industry or progression on to the next level.

What you will study

On this course you will:

  • Learn a range of services, including client consultation, shampooing and conditioning, cutting women’s hair using basic techniques, colouring hair, styling and dressing 
  • Develop an understanding of safe working practices within the hairdressing industry 
  • Learn professional communication skills and the techniques to actively promote products and services  
Assessment

You will create a portfolio of evidence. Online examinations will also contribute to your coursework. You will be assessed continually throughout the academic year on your practical skills and underpinning knowledge.

Entry Requirements

Four GCSEs (or equivalent, such as Level 1 Certificate in Hairdressing) at grade 3 or above, including English Language and Maths*

Additional Costs

You will be required to purchase a personal kit and uniform. There are options to attend enrichment workshops and educational visits at an additional cost.

 

Progression and careers

Following successful completion of this qualification, you may progress to employment or on to the VRQ3 Diploma in Hairdressing.

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  • How to apply

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    Applying is straightforward:

    1) Complete our online application form

    2) Submit your GCSE results or predicted grades

    3) Attend an interview

    4) Receive your offer and enrol

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Female Student portrait smiling at the camera wearing a black work top with their name on standing in the hair and beauty salon

What our students think?

“I like working on new clients in the College salon and it’s very interesting to talk to new people. Guest speakers on the course allow you to get to learn new techniques and the support and guidance from tutors is very good too.” Read more >

Lara
Hairdressing Level 3

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