Women’s and Men’s Hairdressing (VRQ Level 2 Diploma)

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

On this course you will learn:

• Client consultation
• Shampooing and conditioning
• Cutting women’s and men’s hair using basic techniques
• Colour and lighten hair
• Styling and dressing
• Plaiting and twisting
• Creative look design
• Develop an understanding of safe working practices within the hairdressing industry
• Learn professional communication skills and the techniques to actively promote products and services

You will be assessed by creating 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

This course is ideal 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 Women’s & Men’s hairdressing provides the necessary foundation skills and knowledge that will prepare you for the industry or progression onto the next level.

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

You will need a grade 3 in English Language and grade 3 in Maths. Plus, you will need 2 GCSEs at grade 3 or above, or equivalent (Level 1 Diploma in Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector).

There are five fully equipped beauty clinics and a Spa, providing you with a professional working environment. You will have access to learning resource centres and there is a refectory in the Hele building. There are personal lockers and changing facilities for learners to use whilst they are at College.

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.

This further education course is free for all 16-18 year olds who are resident in the UK and the European Economic Area for the last 3 years. (You must be under 19 on 31st August in the calendar year that you start your course). For any fee-related queries or further information, please contact the Advice and Recruitment Team on 01392 400444.